Position Purpose:

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Strategy and Development will play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of our organization, overseeing the implementation of the strategic plan, ensuring our programs and initiatives are aligned with our mission, and fostering innovation to meet the evolving needs of the communities we serve. This position requires a strategic thinker with an unwavering commitment to improving both the life and work opportunities for people with disabilities.

The EVP of Strategy and Development is a member of the Senior Leadership team and reports directly to the President & CEO. This position will also work closely with the organization's Board of Directors and regional executive leaders in advancing the mission of VersAbility Resources.

Primary Duties:

• Lead the organization's implementation process for the strategic plan, ensuring alignment with our mission, values, and long-term objectives.
• Work closely with the CEO and other executive team members to identify strategic opportunities and challenges, and to develop actionable plans for growth and impact.
• Analyze trends and data in the non-profit and disability sectors to inform strategic decisions and program development.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including donors, business and community partners, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations, to advance our mission and strategic goals.
• Lead initiatives to innovate and improve our service offerings, ensuring we are effectively meeting the needs of the communities we serve.
• Oversee the development and implementation of performance metrics to measure the impact of our programs, initiatives, and strategic plan.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Strategic Planning Team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of industry best practices/standards
• Skill in successful implementation
• Skill in organization
• Skill with interpersonal relationships
• Skill with written communication
• Skill with oral communication
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to guide programs through change
• Ability to translate complex concepts
• Ability to address and resolve complex problems
• Ability to multitask

Education: Bachelor's Degree. Master's preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of strategic planning and/or leadership experience, preferably in the non-profit sector or related fields.
• An understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the disability community and a strong commitment to our mission.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans that drive both programming and organizational growth and impact.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a dynamic and changing environment.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Leadership: Achieves results through people by successfully completing objectives, conducting performance reviews, motivating, delegating, team-building, gaining commitment, and empowering the team.
• Accountability: Accepts responsibility and is skilled at problem-solving within and outside the department/organization.
• Attention to Detail: Takes responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working and for quality work products.
• Collaboration: Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.
• Developing Others: Selects and retains a superior workforce within an environment that values diversity and respects individuality. Promotes continuous learning and the development of self and others to achieve maximum potential. Gives and seeks open, authentic, and timely feedback.
• Effective Communication: Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, within and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.
• Ethics and Integrity: Exhibits uncompromising integrity and commitments to the organization's values, human resource principles, and business conduct policies; builds trust and instills self-confidence through mutually-respectful, ongoing communication.
• Initiative: Does more than is required or expected in the job. Goes beyond expectations in the assignment, task, or job description without being asked.
• Innovation: Applies original thinking in job responsibilities and to improve processes, methods, systems, or services.
• People Development: Demonstrates the ability to understand the needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of others, and to utilize this information for contributing to the growth and development of others.
• Presentation Skills: Prepares and confidently delivers an engaging message which achieves it objectives and positively influences the intended audience.
• Strategic Thinking: Understands and processes complex information and exercises sound judgment, considering the situation, the issues, the key players, and the levels of authority involved. Proposes courses of action that further the objectives, priorities, and vision of the organization.
• Teamwork: Works as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contributes to team development an effective team dynamic.
• Quality: Produces results or provides services that meets or exceeds company standards.

Environmental:

• Typically, the incumbent may sit comfortably to do the work.
• Travel to local business events and conferences will be required.
• There will be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, etc.
• These tasks are required less than 20% of the time. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.