Helping the world learn creativity, problem solving and teamwork is our number one goal and with the help of our extensive volunteer network, we are very successful at what we do.  Bring your skills and come help us do more!           

• Provide strategic leadership and vision.
• Cultivate and maintain a balanced funding stream and attract new support including major individual donors, national and regional foundations, and corporate and federal, state and local government funding.
• Build on Destination ImagiNation’s already strong brand and elevate its visibility and relationships regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Partner with an active and committed Board of Trustees as keepers of the mission.
• Work with the Management Team to further develop the organizational structure and infrastructure.

• Position Destination ImagiNation as a leader in the public domain regarding innovative educational programs by spending significant time speaking, serving on panels, testifying before corporate and legislative bodies at all levels and promoting the organization in the media both nationally and internationally. 
• Promote and interact with our Affiliates.
• With the Destination Board of Trustees and DI staff, identify trends, cultivate new funding sources, retain existing funding and develop and execute an annual fundraising plan.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with legislators and officials in federal, state and local governments and business and community leaders to build recognition and support and to promote and to advocate for the organization. ‘
• With the Marketing staff, create new partnerships and innovative ways to market the organization, maintain program quality, identify trends and market demand, and ensure the DI programs align with organization's mission.
• Work closely with all committees of the Board of Trustees to develop strategy and, with the senior Management Team, implement DI’s strategic and annual work plans.
• With the DI Controller, develop the annual budget and performance metrics, maintaining strong fiscal oversight and management and ensuring compliance with best practices and relevant regulations.

Work with the senior Management Team to further develop the organizational structure and infrastructure.

Qualifications
The CEO must be experienced in organizational transformation and have a passion for educational development. The successful candidate will offer many of following qualifications and attributes:

• Strong, entrepreneurial and accessible leadership.
• Hands-on yet collaborative style.
• Understanding of the impact of economic, socio-political, and educational changes.
• Exceptional government relations and media skills.
• A track record of success in fund raising, including the ability to support and expand the organization. Proven ability to secure sponsorships and large donations.
• Highest ethical standards and integrity.
• Creativity and a proactive ability to connect potential allies.
• Proven skills in strategic analysis, planning, and financial management.
• Polished written and oral communication skills and professional presentation.
• Skill in bringing together diverse constituencies and building partnerships.
• Experience effectively leveraging a diverse Board of Directors.
• Understanding of non profit management in a complex environment.
• Understanding of the complexity of the recruiting, management, and retention of a volunteer workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, manage, mentor and retain a diverse staff.
• An understanding of the education and training environments.
• Some knowledge of the Destination Imagination program helpful.
• A wide network of contacts and credibility with business leaders, the media, foundation and government leaders, and other opinion leaders.
  
  

This is a full time, exempt position currently located in Glassboro, NJ, 25 miles SE of Philadelphia.

Destination ImagiNation is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information, please see http://www.destinationimagination.org.

Address all responses to hr.dihq@gmail.com