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    "description_html": "<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"203\" src=\"https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20141119194150_5PIO6RKQTXTLYRHN/layout/20260619201711-FOTC%20He%20Sapa%20CLIENT.png\" width=\"258\"></div><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:16pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Executive Director<br><br>Friends of the Children – He Sapa</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Rapid City, South Dakota</span></i></b></span></span></span></div><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https://morancompany.com/\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The Moran Company</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> is pleased to partner with Friends of the Children – He Sapa to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Organizational Background</span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a powerful mission to impact generational change by empowering youth who face the greatest obstacles through relationships with paid professional mentors—12+ years, no matter what. For more than three decades, the Friends of the Children model has produced measurable outcomes for children and families across the country. Friends of the Children’s impact is evident - a longitudinal study by the Harvard Business School Association of Oregon confirmed that for every $1 invested in Friends of the Children, the community benefits over $7 in saved social costs.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Launched in the summer of 2022, </span><a href=\"https://friendshesapa.org/\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children – He Sapa</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> (Friends-He Sapa) is an independent nonprofit and the first Indigenous-led, culturally specific location of the national Friends of the Children network. This Indigenous focus reflects the demographics of Rapid City as well as the organization’s proximity to the Pine Ridge Reservation and the culturally sacred Black Hills. This model deeply exemplifies an Indigenous commitment to the next seven generations. Friends-He Sapa currently operates with a dedicated and diverse team of 8 full-time staff and a committed Board of Directors.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Position Summary</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends-He Sapa is seeking a passionate, visionary advocate for Indigenous children and families to serve as Executive Director. The ideal candidate understands both the incredible potential of every child as well as the significant barriers facing families impacted by foster care. The next Executive Director will continue to build the organization’s programs in Rapid City and on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Accountable to the Board of Directors, staff, and program participants, the Executive Director leads the executive team and manages all aspects of organizational development, financial health, and culturally grounded operations. Additionally, the leader will collaborate with the National CEO and network team to leverage best practices from over 30 years of national impact. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children – He Sapa is part of a national network. The Executive Director works with the national team, and particularly the National Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Children and the Chief Officer of Chapter Success, to build a high-performing, sustainable organization that leverages network best practices, partnerships, and over 30 years of impact.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Roles and Responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Fundraising and Relationship Development</span></i></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Tribal & Community Relations:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with sovereign tribal nations, tribal organizations, and tribal-serving communities. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Campaign Advocacy:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Serve as the lead fundraising champion, enthusiastic spokesperson, and ambassador for the chapter. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Diversified Funding:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Partner with major donors as well as tribal and public officials (city, county, state, and federal) to secure a diverse and sustainable foundation of funding. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strategic Partnerships:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Build collaborations across the broader nonprofit community to maximize regional impact. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Executive Leadership and Strategy </span></i></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Board Development</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">: Work with the current Board of Directors to provide ongoing board development and cultivate an effective and engaged local board.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Visionary Leadership:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Provide enthusiastic inspiration, strategic direction, and long-term vision. Lead the chapter in a culturally humble way grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and living. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Culture & Ethics:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Model high professional and ethical standards, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, engagement, empowerment, and support for all staff and youth. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strategic Planning:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans, tracking milestones and setting 3-, 5-, and 10-year goals. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Network Collaboration:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Work closely with National leadership to ensure program fidelity while growing the organization's footprint both locally and nationally.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Program and Operational Management </span></i></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Program Fidelity:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Oversee the Program Director to validate effective implementation, maintain high-quality feedback loops, and deliver culturally appropriate services. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Staff Development:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Ensure program staff receive continuous training focused on Indigenous-centered skills, knowledge, and content understanding. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Financial & Administrative Acumen:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Monitor and drive financial performance, manage budgets, ensure accurate reporting to the Board, and leverage National resources for HR and finance. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Human Resources:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Maximize organizational structure and supervise staff to cultivate positive employee morale and high retention. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Qualifications</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Cultural Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing, with the proven ability to interweave this knowledge across all organizational operations. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated success working collaboratively within tribal communities or tribal-serving organizations. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or similar capacities, holding progressively responsible roles. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Education: Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is preferred. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Core Competencies: Strong financial acumen, strategic risk mitigation, exceptional written/verbal communication, and a proven track record of solving problems in a fast-paced, startup-style environment. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Compensation</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The annual salary range for this position is $97,000 – $117,000 plus incentive compensation, depending on qualifications and experience. Friends of the Children offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values collaboration, belonging, professional growth, and work-life harmony.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Statement of Non-Discrimination </span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Application Process</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The search for the Friends of the Children – He Sapa Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Mike English with The Moran Company; mike (at) </span><a href=\"http://morancompany.com/\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">morancompany.com</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">To apply for this position, submit cover letter and resume to Mike English, The Moran Company, via the secure online portal. <em>Resume should include all professional education and experience, dates of employment (month and year) and position/title and organization names. Cover letter should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.</em></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:10px;\"><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong> All email correspondence from The Moran Company will originate from our official @<a href=\"http://morancompany.com/\" target=\"_blank\">morancompany.com</a> domain or using our applicant tracking system domain @<a href=\"http://applytojob.com/\" target=\"_blank\">applytojob.com</a>.</span>",
    "description_text": "Executive Director\nFriends of the Children – He Sapa\n Rapid City, South Dakota\n The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Friends of the Children – He Sapa to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.\n Organizational Background\n Friends of the Children is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a powerful mission to impact generational change by empowering youth who face the greatest obstacles through relationships with paid professional mentors—12+ years, no matter what. For more than three decades, the Friends of the Children model has produced measurable outcomes for children and families across the country. Friends of the Children’s impact is evident - a longitudinal study by the Harvard Business School Association of Oregon confirmed that for every $1 invested in Friends of the Children, the community benefits over $7 in saved social costs.\n Launched in the summer of 2022, Friends of the Children – He Sapa (Friends-He Sapa) is an independent nonprofit and the first Indigenous-led, culturally specific location of the national Friends of the Children network. This Indigenous focus reflects the demographics of Rapid City as well as the organization’s proximity to the Pine Ridge Reservation and the culturally sacred Black Hills. This model deeply exemplifies an Indigenous commitment to the next seven generations. Friends-He Sapa currently operates with a dedicated and diverse team of 8 full-time staff and a committed Board of Directors.\n Position Summary\n Friends-He Sapa is seeking a passionate, visionary advocate for Indigenous children and families to serve as Executive Director. The ideal candidate understands both the incredible potential of every child as well as the significant barriers facing families impacted by foster care. The next Executive Director will continue to build the organization’s programs in Rapid City and on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Accountable to the Board of Directors, staff, and program participants, the Executive Director leads the executive team and manages all aspects of organizational development, financial health, and culturally grounded operations. Additionally, the leader will collaborate with the National CEO and network team to leverage best practices from over 30 years of national impact.\n Friends of the Children – He Sapa is part of a national network. The Executive Director works with the national team, and particularly the National Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Children and the Chief Officer of Chapter Success, to build a high-performing, sustainable organization that leverages network best practices, partnerships, and over 30 years of impact.\n Roles and Responsibilities\n Fundraising and Relationship Development Tribal & Community Relations: Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with sovereign tribal nations, tribal organizations, and tribal-serving communities.\n Campaign Advocacy: Serve as the lead fundraising champion, enthusiastic spokesperson, and ambassador for the chapter.\n Diversified Funding: Partner with major donors as well as tribal and public officials (city, county, state, and federal) to secure a diverse and sustainable foundation of funding.\n Strategic Partnerships: Build collaborations across the broader nonprofit community to maximize regional impact.\n Executive Leadership and Strategy  Board Development : Work with the current Board of Directors to provide ongoing board development and cultivate an effective and engaged local board.\n Visionary Leadership: Provide enthusiastic inspiration, strategic direction, and long-term vision. Lead the chapter in a culturally humble way grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and living.\n Culture & Ethics: Model high professional and ethical standards, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, engagement, empowerment, and support for all staff and youth.\n Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans, tracking milestones and setting 3-, 5-, and 10-year goals.\n Network Collaboration: Work closely with National leadership to ensure program fidelity while growing the organization's footprint both locally and nationally.\n Program and Operational Management  Program Fidelity: Oversee the Program Director to validate effective implementation, maintain high-quality feedback loops, and deliver culturally appropriate services.\n Staff Development: Ensure program staff receive continuous training focused on Indigenous-centered skills, knowledge, and content understanding.\n Financial & Administrative Acumen: Monitor and drive financial performance, manage budgets, ensure accurate reporting to the Board, and leverage National resources for HR and finance.\n Human Resources: Maximize organizational structure and supervise staff to cultivate positive employee morale and high retention.\n Qualifications Cultural Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing, with the proven ability to interweave this knowledge across all organizational operations.\n Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated success working collaboratively within tribal communities or tribal-serving organizations.\n Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or similar capacities, holding progressively responsible roles.\n Education: Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is preferred.\n Core Competencies: Strong financial acumen, strategic risk mitigation, exceptional written/verbal communication, and a proven track record of solving problems in a fast-paced, startup-style environment.\n Compensation\n The annual salary range for this position is $97,000 – $117,000 plus incentive compensation, depending on qualifications and experience. Friends of the Children offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values collaboration, belonging, professional growth, and work-life harmony.\n Statement of Non-Discrimination\n Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.\n Application Process\n The search for the Friends of the Children – He Sapa Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Mike English with The Moran Company; mike (at)  morancompany.com .\n To apply for this position, submit cover letter and resume to Mike English, The Moran Company, via the secure online portal.  Resume should include all professional education and experience, dates of employment (month and year) and position/title and organization names. Cover letter should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.\n PLEASE NOTE: All email correspondence from The Moran Company will originate from our official @ morancompany.com  domain or using our applicant tracking system domain @ applytojob.com .",
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      "description": "<div style=\"text-align:center;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><img alt=\"\" height=\"203\" src=\"https://assets.jazz.co/customers/customer_20141119194150_5PIO6RKQTXTLYRHN/layout/20260619201711-FOTC%20He%20Sapa%20CLIENT.png\" width=\"258\"></div><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:16pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Executive Director<br><br>Friends of the Children – He Sapa</span></span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Rapid City, South Dakota</span></i></b></span></span></span></div><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><a href=\"https://morancompany.com/\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The Moran Company</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> is pleased to partner with Friends of the Children – He Sapa to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Organizational Background</span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization with a powerful mission to impact generational change by empowering youth who face the greatest obstacles through relationships with paid professional mentors—12+ years, no matter what. For more than three decades, the Friends of the Children model has produced measurable outcomes for children and families across the country. Friends of the Children’s impact is evident - a longitudinal study by the Harvard Business School Association of Oregon confirmed that for every $1 invested in Friends of the Children, the community benefits over $7 in saved social costs.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Launched in the summer of 2022, </span><a href=\"https://friendshesapa.org/\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children – He Sapa</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> (Friends-He Sapa) is an independent nonprofit and the first Indigenous-led, culturally specific location of the national Friends of the Children network. This Indigenous focus reflects the demographics of Rapid City as well as the organization’s proximity to the Pine Ridge Reservation and the culturally sacred Black Hills. This model deeply exemplifies an Indigenous commitment to the next seven generations. Friends-He Sapa currently operates with a dedicated and diverse team of 8 full-time staff and a committed Board of Directors.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Position Summary</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends-He Sapa is seeking a passionate, visionary advocate for Indigenous children and families to serve as Executive Director. The ideal candidate understands both the incredible potential of every child as well as the significant barriers facing families impacted by foster care. The next Executive Director will continue to build the organization’s programs in Rapid City and on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Accountable to the Board of Directors, staff, and program participants, the Executive Director leads the executive team and manages all aspects of organizational development, financial health, and culturally grounded operations. Additionally, the leader will collaborate with the National CEO and network team to leverage best practices from over 30 years of national impact. </span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children – He Sapa is part of a national network. The Executive Director works with the national team, and particularly the National Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Children and the Chief Officer of Chapter Success, to build a high-performing, sustainable organization that leverages network best practices, partnerships, and over 30 years of impact.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Roles and Responsibilities</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Fundraising and Relationship Development</span></i></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Tribal & Community Relations:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Cultivate and sustain meaningful relationships with sovereign tribal nations, tribal organizations, and tribal-serving communities. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Campaign Advocacy:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Serve as the lead fundraising champion, enthusiastic spokesperson, and ambassador for the chapter. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Diversified Funding:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Partner with major donors as well as tribal and public officials (city, county, state, and federal) to secure a diverse and sustainable foundation of funding. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strategic Partnerships:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Build collaborations across the broader nonprofit community to maximize regional impact. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Executive Leadership and Strategy </span></i></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Board Development</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">: Work with the current Board of Directors to provide ongoing board development and cultivate an effective and engaged local board.</span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Visionary Leadership:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Provide enthusiastic inspiration, strategic direction, and long-term vision. Lead the chapter in a culturally humble way grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and living. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Culture & Ethics:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Model high professional and ethical standards, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, engagement, empowerment, and support for all staff and youth. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Strategic Planning:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute short- and long-term strategic plans, tracking milestones and setting 3-, 5-, and 10-year goals. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Network Collaboration:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Work closely with National leadership to ensure program fidelity while growing the organization's footprint both locally and nationally.</span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><i><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Program and Operational Management </span></i></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Program Fidelity:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Oversee the Program Director to validate effective implementation, maintain high-quality feedback loops, and deliver culturally appropriate services. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Staff Development:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Ensure program staff receive continuous training focused on Indigenous-centered skills, knowledge, and content understanding. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Financial & Administrative Acumen:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Monitor and drive financial performance, manage budgets, ensure accurate reporting to the Board, and leverage National resources for HR and finance. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Human Resources:</span></b><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\"> Maximize organizational structure and supervise staff to cultivate positive employee morale and high retention. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Qualifications</span></span></b></span></span></span><ul><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Cultural Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Indigenous culture and ways of knowing, with the proven ability to interweave this knowledge across all organizational operations. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Minimum of 7 years of demonstrated success working collaboratively within tribal communities or tribal-serving organizations. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, or similar capacities, holding progressively responsible roles. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Education: Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is preferred. </span></span></span></span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Core Competencies: Strong financial acumen, strategic risk mitigation, exceptional written/verbal communication, and a proven track record of solving problems in a fast-paced, startup-style environment. </span></span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Compensation</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The annual salary range for this position is $97,000 – $117,000 plus incentive compensation, depending on qualifications and experience. Friends of the Children offers a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that values collaboration, belonging, professional growth, and work-life harmony.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Statement of Non-Discrimination </span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Friends of the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to addressing discriminatory practices. The equal employment opportunity policy of Friends of the Children provides fair and equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. Friends of the Children hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">Application Process</span></span></b></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:normal;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">The search for the Friends of the Children – He Sapa Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Mike English with The Moran Company; mike (at) </span><a href=\"http://morancompany.com/\" style=\"color:#467886;text-decoration:underline;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">morancompany.com</span></a><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">.</span></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"line-height:115%;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">To apply for this position, submit cover letter and resume to Mike English, The Moran Company, via the secure online portal. <em>Resume should include all professional education and experience, dates of employment (month and year) and position/title and organization names. Cover letter should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position.</em></span></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:10px;\"><strong>PLEASE NOTE:</strong> All email correspondence from The Moran Company will originate from our official @<a href=\"http://morancompany.com/\" target=\"_blank\">morancompany.com</a> domain or using our applicant tracking system domain @<a href=\"http://applytojob.com/\" target=\"_blank\">applytojob.com</a>.</span>",
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