Chief Operating Officer
Company: Tacoma News, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Chief Operating OfficerChildren's Defense FundWashington, DCTHE
SEARCHChildren's Defense Fund (CDF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization working at the intersection of well-being and racial
justice for children and youth, seeks a mission-driven and
strategic leader to serve as its next Chief Operating Officer
(COO). Based in Washington, DC and with a 50-year history rooted in
the Civil Rights and Women's movements, CDF envisions a nation
where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their
well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they
thrive.CDF serves and advocates for the largest, most diverse
generation in America: the 74 million children and youth under the
age of 18 and 30 million young adults under the age of 25, with
particular attention to those living in poverty and communities of
color. CDF partners with policymakers, aligned organizations, and
funders in this service. Children's Defense Fund is the only
national, multi-issue advocacy organization working at the
intersection of child well-being and racial justice by wielding the
moral authority of programmatic proximity and community organizing
to inform public policy.Reporting to the President & CEO and a key
member of the Leadership Team, the COO administers the $25 million
annual operating budget and oversees the Finance, Human Resources,
Information Technology, and Facilities teams. The COO also provides
executive staffing for the Finance Committee of the Board of
Directors and Ad Hoc task forces, as assigned.The successful
candidate will possess a deep appreciation for CDF's mission,
vision, and values of justice, equity, compassion, trust, and love.
The COO will be a strategic and operational leader with proven
experience related to financial management, operations, human
resources, information technology, facilities, and compliance. They
will work closely with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and
Board of Directors to develop and implement processes, systems, and
policies that increase efficiency and effectiveness, support
programmatic endeavors, and align resources, infrastructure, and
operational capacities with CDF's strategic goals and ambitions. A
familiarity with nonprofit management and finance, leadership
within a complex organization, and working with an engaged Board
and volunteer base are essential. As the leader of all operations
functions, the COO will be an accessible and supportive manager,
modeling a culture of shared accountability, problem-solving, and
innovation, and motivating staff to provide a high level of service
across the organization.The hiring range for this position is
$182,553-$228,192. The role is based in Washington, DC at CDF's
headquarters. CDF employees enjoy a hybrid work arrangement of 3
days in the office and 2 days remote.Application Process:
Children's Defense Fund has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national
executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important
search and to help identify outstanding candidates. All inquiries,
applications, and nominations for this opportunity should be
directed to the search firm as indicated below.Ernest Brooks,
PartnerAmble Ryan, Managing AssociateMelissa Barravecchio, Senior
Search CoordinatorIsaacson, MillerThe Children's Defense Fund is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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