Executive Director at Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson's Foundation (ADPF)

Job Summary

As the Executive Director of the Adewunmi Desalu Parkinson's Foundation, you will hold comprehensive strategic and operational responsibility for the organization. This pivotal role involves overseeing all facets of the Foundation's operations, including programs, finances, staff management, and the meticulous execution of its core mission.

You will be instrumental in driving strategic planning initiatives, spearheading fundraising efforts, and cultivating robust relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the achievement of the Foundation's overarching goals and objectives.

Leadership & Management

Program Excellence and Evaluation

• Ensure the highest standards of program excellence across all Foundation initiatives
• Implement rigorous program evaluation methodologies and maintain consistent quality across finance, administration, fundraising, communications, and systems
• Recommend strategic timelines and resource allocation necessary to achieve the Foundation's strategic goals

Stakeholder Engagement

• Actively engage a diverse group of stakeholders, including internal teams, dedicated volunteers, board members (Trustees, Governing, and Advisory Boards), event committees, partnering organizations, and funders
• Foster a collaborative and motivated environment

Board Support and Strategic Direction

• Provide comprehensive support to the Board of Trustees, Governing Board, and Advisory Board
• Serve as an ex-officio member on each committee, actively seeking and building board involvement
• Provide strategic direction for both ongoing local operations and the planned national rollout of initiatives

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, develop, and retain a high-performance management team
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and accountability within the leadership structure
• Track performance and maintain effective communication with team members