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1 600 First Avenue Suite 600 Seattle Washington 98104 Ph 206 622 7101 Fx 206 622 2231 DIRECTORJOB DESCRIPTIONL ocation:Base Pay:Employee Type:Industry:Manages Others:Posted:Closing Date:Seattle, WAN/AFull-Time Employee,ExemptNot for ProfitYesNovember 12, 2005 February 28, 2006 Job Type:Req'd Education:Req'd Experience:Req'd Travel:Relocation Covered: EXECUTIVE ManagementNonprofitN/A5 Years or more20-25%NoFUNCTIONTo provide leadership for MAVIN Foundation through advocacy in health, educationand public policy for people within the mixed heritage and transracial adoptioncommunities. Responsible for overall strategic planning, revenue generation,financial management, organizational development, staff management, and and Planning1.

2 Develops and leads the strategy of the organization within the broad context ofthe local and national landscape by using performance measurements to guidestrategic and operational Takes a leadership role in driving a collaborative process with the Board ofDirectors, staff and members that would result in the development of goals,objectives and operational plans for the Oversees preparation of the annual budget and other necessary financialdocuments. Provides information and justifications for Board of Directors in itsbudgetary review and approval Cultivates a strong partnership with the Board of Directors in setting policiesconsistent with the mission of the MAVIN Foundation. Works, as needed, with allstanding and ad hoc committees of the Management1.

3 Leads, motivates and develops staff and board so that they are passionate aboutwhat MAVIN Foundation has achieved and are committed to working effectivelytoward continual Ensures the organization has diverse staff with skills appropriate to the needs ofthe position through people management activities including hiring, separation ofemployment, ongoing staff development, performance management,compensation and Ascertains that employment policies are adhered to in all employment practicesand partners with the Board to implement Ensures that organization has the appropriate systems, physical space, andtechnology to operate efficiently and First Avenue Suite 600 Seattle Washington 98104 Ph 206 622 7101 Fx 206 622 2231 Development1.

4 Manages all fund development activities, including grant writing, cultivation andstewardship of donors, event planning, and identifying new resources. Activelyseeks and maintains a diverse donor base of individual, business, foundation andgovernment Builds long term relationships with key donor segments based on mission,cultivation and stewardship, program outcomes and sound fiscal Leads organization's financial growth in order to maintain healthy cash flow,provide full services to our constituents and maintain adequate reserves tosupport board-approved investments and Relations/Advocacy1. Promotes MAVIN's visibility and welfare through participation and membership incommunity forums, civic organizations and activities that are aligned withMAVIN's mission and Advocates at the local, state and federal level for the health, education and publicpolicy issues that impact people within the mixed heritage and transracialadoption Develops a strategic marketing plan that provides a clear and concise messagetelling the organization's story.

5 Oversees the execution of marketing and Represents MAVIN in all media relations by participating in interviews, developingpress releases and all other media type Development and Implementation1. Oversees and supports the development, design and delivery of programinitiatives, assuring that the goals and objectives are aligned with MAVIN's overallstrategic Oversees and supports the administrative components of all program services,including contract negotiations, contract and grant reporting and Provides for quality assurance monitoring of all MAVIN programs, assuringcorrection of any deficiencies in program A minimum of 5 years nonprofit work experience in comparable At least 3 years of demonstrated success in staff leadership, fundraising.

6 Partnership development and financial Demonstrated success of effectively leading change and organizational growththrough strategic Demonstrated knowledge of health, education and public policy issues that arefaced by people within the mixed heritage and transracial adoption Demonstrated success in acquiring agency support through successful grantapplications and general fund Strong fund development, marketing and public relations experience tosuccessfully engage stakeholders, including funders, business partners, policymakers, media and Strong and effective oral and written communication Personal qualities that include integrity, commitment to MAVIN's mission, respectfor diversity and the ability to inspire and Must be Microsoft Office proficient, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, First Avenue Suite 600 Seattle Washington 98104 Ph 206 622 7101 Fx 206 622 2231 TO1.

7 Board of DirectorsSUPERVISES1. Adoptee Empowerment Project Manager2. MatchMaker Bone Marrow Project Manager3. Operations Manager4. Mixed Heritage Center Coordinator5. Campus Awareness and Compliance Initiative Project Manager6. Public Relations Manager7. Volunteer Community Liaison8. Miscellaneous Contract EmployeesCOMPENSATION/BENEFITSThe compensation and benefits package is competitive with comparable community-based nonprofits in the APPLYI nterested individuals should email their cover letter, resume and three referencesno later than February 28, 2006 to Applications will bereviewed on a rolling basis, so the Committee encourages qualified candidates toapply Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a culturallydiverse First Avenue Suite 600 Seattle Washington 98104 Ph 206 622 7101 Fx 206 622 2231 job DESCRIPTION highlights the general nature of the work likely to be performed by MAVINF oundation's new EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR .

8 The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the ExecutiveDirector may vary.