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LEADERSHIP. SERVICE. COMMUNITY.

Madison House
Executive Director Prospectus

ABOUT US

OUR MISSION:
Madison House serves as the volunteer center for students at the
University of Virginia. We coordinate volunteers, develop leaders, build community partnerships, and promote a lifelong commitment to volunteer service. Madison House organizes service programs to address the needs of the community, as well as the educational and personal growth objectives of students.

OUR PROGRAMS STRIVE TO:

Cooperate with community organizations to meet the educational, service, companionship, and/or referral needs of community members.

Improve the quality and development of services through ongoing evaluation by community members, students, and the Board of
Directors.

Empower and train student leaders to recruit, train, match, and support student volunteers.

Encourage students to make a weekly commitment to service.

Provide students with a meaningful volunteer experience, which allows them to gain a greater perspective and understanding of the community and themselves.
Foster the development of volunteer spirit, teamwork, civic participation, and empathy.

THE MADISON HOUSE MODEL

OUR MODEL:
The Madison House model is threefold: Leadership, service, and community.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Madison House has developed a systematic, multi-tiered approach to leadership and volunteer management. Through a train-the-trainer model, the Community
Engagement staff teaches leadership skills to 300 student leaders who then recruit, train, place, and manage the weekly service of more than 3,000 volunteers. Our student leaders are chosen by their peers through a competitive selections process to lead one of Madison House's programs. One third of the members of the
Madison House Board of Directors must be students, offering a unique educational experience in "hands on" nonprofit governance.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

THE MADISON HOUSE MODEL

TRADITION OF SERVICE

For 50 years, University of Virginia students have worked alongside community organizations and schools across Charlottesville and Albemarle County to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our region. We offer UVA students a chance to connect with the community and turn classroom ideas into tangible action and impact.

on House has partnerships with more than 100 community agencies that are planned for effective and strategic purposes. At each of our partner agencies, a coordinator develops job descriptions for Madison House volunteers and provides mentoring for our student program directors. Through an annual agreement, community partners and Madison House develop specific goals and objectives for the program.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

DEVELOP STUDENTS
Develop student volunteers and leaders. Equip students for their roles in Madison
House and in the community. Provide clear pathways for engagement. offer a shared "Madison House" experience that transcends programs.

SUPPORT COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Deepen and enhance community partner relationships. Create a vibrant, engaged community of partners. Embrace our role as a key resource for the community.
Provide clearer pathways to partners.

CENTER DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Improve accessibility and ease of engagement with Madison House for all stakeholders. Work to build strong, diverse teams. Develop clear goals for each department. Create a welcoming, inclusive community for our students, leaders, and community members.

SHARE OUR STORIES

Strengthen brand reputation and recognition. Execute a strategic communications plan. Research and develop audience profiles to tailor communications to our primary stakeholders.

PLAN FOR THE NEXT 50 YEARS

Increase financial investment in Madison House. Grow endowment. Make
Madison House a great place to work. Increase building accessibility. Ensure stability and sustainability of Madison House.

THE CANDIDATE

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and serves as the public face of Madison House. The Executive Directors plays an integral leadership role in building creative community engagement opportunities, communicating the
Madison House experience with various stakeholders, fundraising, and connecting students with numerous community organizations. The Executive Director is primarily responsible for ensuring Madison House continues to aim high in its strategic direction and impact.

We seek an authentic, passionate, and socially responsible leader who exceptionally communicates these goals to Madison House’s core constituencies: benefactors and prospective funders, University of Virginia student volunteers, nonprofit community partners, members of the University administration, board members, and staff. The successful candidate should expect to:

Communicate exceptionally both orally and Travel nationally to establish a wide donor in writing to varied constituencies regarding base.
Madison House's strategic initiatives and planning. Lead and work collaboratively with a dedicated and talented staff. Explore
Create and advance a comprehensive creative approaches and solutions. strategic plan, resulting in renewable and increasing revenue from private individuals, Establish and maintain relationships with foundations, corporate and government various organizations and utilize those sources. relationships to strategically enhance

Madison House’s Mission.
Provide guidance to the Board and staff in efforts to establish, maintain, and Cultivate and maintain University and implement a strategic plan. community partnerships.

Plan and develop a working annual work Oversee marketing and other plan in alignment with Madison House’s communications efforts. strategic plan; provide status reports quarterly; and prepare and present an Coordinate organizational Board and annual reflection report. committee meetings, and assist the Board and Committee chairpersons with agendas
Strengthen community support for the and posting of archival documents. organization, and continuously grow its financial capacity to meet and exceed its Establish employment and administrative mission and vision. policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the
Manage a portfolio of principal and major nonprofit. gift prospects with whom to solicit capital, endowed, and current use funds. Review and approve contracts for services.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Having recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary, Madison House sits in a unique position both at the University of Virginia and in the Charlottesville community.
The successful candidate must lead with purpose, and with an understanding and ability to juggle multiple opportunities. Madison House has many stakeholders who include but are not limited to: UVA Students, the University of Virginia administration, donors, the Charlottesville area nonprofit community, and volunteers. Interested candidates must demonstrate exceptional communications skills and an eagerness for increasing revenue, in addition to having the entrepreneurial spirit to take Madison House to the next level of impact.

Demonstrated experience as a nonprofit leader: A minimum of five or more years in senior nonprofit management is preferred, including direct experience working with a board of directors. Other career experiences and equivalencies may be considered.

Exceptional oral and written communications skills.

High level strategic thinking and planning with demonstrated successes. Specifically, an acute ability to envision and convey an organization’s strategic future to varied constituencies.

Confidence in fundraising, including a successful and specific track record of generating revenue streams and improving financial results. This includes comfort and skill in communicating with all levels of donors and understanding the funding community.

Demonstrated strength in and propensity to establish and influence relationships with varying groups.

Organizational focus and the ability to plan, execute, and delegate.

Strong supervisory experience and leadership skills.

Experience managing a team or small organization.

Strong financial management skills, including budget planning, analysis, decision making, and reporting.

Administration of Madison House operations, and being responsible for recommending, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures.

APPLICATIONS

All applications will be reviewed by a committee established by the Madison House
Board of Directors’ Search Committee. Screening calls and interviews for the position will take place via video conference with representatives from the search committee.

Madison House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Although Madison House has members who are University of Virginia students and may have University employees associated or engaged in its activities and affairs, the organization is not a part of or an agency of the University. Madison House is a separate and independent organization, which is responsible for and manages its own activities and affairs. The University does not direct, supervise, or control the organization and is not responsible for the Madison House's contracts, acts, or omissions.

LEADERSHIP. SERVICE. COMMUNITY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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