The Greater High Point Food Alliance (GHPFA) strives to develop a just and sustainable food system through coordinated efforts, aligned investments, and policy change. We seek a persuasive, responsible, collaborative, and creative problem solver as our next Executive Director (ED), who will foster strong community relationships, grow through new partnerships, and collaborate with other organizations engaged in addressing food insecurity and hunger. The ED oversees all operations of GHPFA, guiding community vision and strategy related to alleviating food insecurity. The work includes governance and leadership management; community engagement and advocacy; and financial and organizational management.
Davidson County Local Food Network (DCLFN) is seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as the Executive Director. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity to lead our efforts in promoting community health and strengthening the local economy through an equitable and economically viable local food system.
Position Details:
Classification: Part-time (15-20 hours per week)
Compensation: $25-$35 per hour, depending on experience
Reports to: Board of Directors
Role and Responsibilities:
Lead the strategic and operational activities of DCLFN.
Work closely with the Board of Directors and staff to manage operations, provide strategic direction, and ensure long-term sustainability.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundations, corporations, local businesses, and community partners.
Oversee programs like FarmSHARE, Farm Fresh Nourish, and other food access initiatives.
Manage program budgets and financial reporting.
Represent DCLFN at community events and engage in active outreach.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in nonprofit management, a strong commitment to promoting a thriving local food economy, and familiarity with nonprofit fiscal management. This position offers the potential to grow into a full-time role as our organization expands.
High Point Arts Council is seeking an energetic President to champion its mission to unite inclusive communities, excite possibilities, and ignite the arts.
As the community cheerleader for the arts, the President will serve as the organization’s chief administrator, collaborator, and spokesperson. Can you…
● Lead with an entrepreneurial spirit with high standards for yourself and your team?
● Bring a passion for making the arts accessible to the community?
● Build relationships and secure resources?
● Manage strategy, administration, programming, facilities, grants, and other duties as needed.
Background
Since 1962, High Point Arts Council has provided programs, services, and has collaborated with businesses, individuals, foundations, and the government to raise funds and distribute grants to the arts and design community in greater High Point. The main fund-raising program, the annual Arts Fund Drive, raises funds to support not only the High Point Arts Council, but also to provide grant awards to other arts and design nonprofits in the area. In 2012, the Arts Council celebrated its 50th Anniversary and purchased Centennial Station, creating the first permanent Arts Center in High Point, and as of 2021, the building is fully owned by the Arts Council. Legacy programs include:
PROGRAMS
● Arts Splash a free concert series held at different locations throughout High Point, Jamestown, and Archdale
● Day in the Park a free family-friendly arts festival at City Lake Park
● John Coltrane Jazz Workshop a summer music workshop available to rising 7th-12th graders
● Pullman Poet Society a poetry club open to all ages
● Songwriters Circle a group for songwriters to share their work and receive feedback
● Titan Band: a community band formed in collaboration with GTCC
● The Page to Stage Children's Theater: sensory friendly productions of children’s books brought to life
● Basic Operating Grants support local arts organizations
● Grassroots Grants: This funding comes from the North Carolina Arts Council, and we work in collaboration with the Arts Council of Greater Greensboro to disseminate it throughout Guilford County.
● Professional Development Grants: Artists can receive grants to participate in cohorts such as the Artful Business Cohort and the Positive Intelligence Cohort to help develop skills for success as an artist in Guilford County.
The High Point Arts Council is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit that has worked for more than 60 years to build a better High Point through the support of and advocacy for the arts. High Point Arts Council is governed by a 15 to 20-person Board of Directors and has three full-time (including the President) and one part-time employee with an annual operating budget of $700,000.
The Board of Directors is seeking a strong cheerleader and administrator to advocate for and champion the arts in High Point. To learn more, visit: www.highpointarts.org
General Duties: To provide support of CIS resource development and communications management. The Development and Communications Specialist will report to and serve as a critical thought partner to the Executive Director; this position has external community and internal organizational responsibilities, helping to develop, implement, and advance strategic initiatives, and partnership development. The ideal candidate will be a professional who is adept at community and stakeholder engagement at a high-level, as well as managing nonprofit operations functions and deliverables.
Strategic Management and Leadership:
Provide thought-leadership on key topics impacting youth and/or emerging issue
Upholding the mission, vision and narrative points of CIS-High Point at its highest-level to stakeholders, staff, parents & community
Helps communicate organization goals and funding needs to community, CISHP staff and Board Resource
Development and Communication:
Assist Executive Director to plan and implement a resource development strategy to satisfy operating and program funding needs.
Cultivate and steward donors and prospects
Create electronic and printed materials intended for investors and supporters; manage execution of distribution.
Implement, evaluate and refine special events.
Research RFPs and draft grant proposals with Executive Director.
When necessary, attend all CIS related, sponsored and/or special events works with other program directors in coordinating activities at school sites.
Carries out all other duties and assignments as determined by the Executive Director.
Operational and Data:
Manage record keeping on all donors and gifts in database.
Prepare monthly development report
Assist Executive Director with grant reporting to funders
Board/Volunteer Relations:
Support Board committees as assigned.
Provide reports for Board Committees, as requested. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of CIS mission, philosophy, and services.
Knowledge of community resources in relation to services.
Belief and skills in developing partnerships to meet student and family needs.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Knowledge of High Point philanthropy climate.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to forge alliances and partnerships that will enhance and/or improve services and opportunities for children and families.
Ability to represent the CIS organization in the community.
Education & Experience
Bachelors preferred in nonprofit management, business, marketing or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of prior development experience required. Experience with DonorView software preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of prior event management experience.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years of prior communications and/or CIS experience preferred.
Questions, please contact Jennifer Reavis, Executive Director at 336-883-6434 or jreavis@cisofhighpoint.org.
The Arc of High Point's mission is to secure for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work, and play. We live out our mission by offering a variety of programs that allow people to earn a living, be recognized for their artistic talent and live as independently as they wish to live.
We are in search of a dynamic Development Director to lead The Arc of High Point's fundraising efforts. You would plan and implement a development and fundraising program to provide for the short and long-term needs of the organization.
Are you the candidate that has the Heart for our mission, the energy needed to make it happen and the desire to empower the lives of others?
