NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS (NAMI) SAN MATEO COUNTY
 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 
 

ABOUT NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS SAN MATEO COUNTY (NAMI SMC)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a grassroots organization of families and individuals whose lives have been affected by serious mental illness. NAMI advocates for lives of quality and respect, without discrimination and stigma, for all our constituents. NAMI provides leadership in advocacy, legislation, policy development, education, and support throughout California.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) San Mateo County (SMC) was founded in 1974 as the Parents of Adults with Schizophrenia. The organization was subsequently renamed the Alliance for the Mentally Ill of San Mateo County, until its reformation in 1979 as the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI SMC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) exempt organization governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is comprised of family members who have a loved one with a mental illness and other interested parties involved in the local mental health community. As an independently operating nonprofit, NAMI San Mateo County receives no funding from NAMI National nor NAMI California.

For more information, please visit https://namisanmateo.org/    

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Salary range: $125,000-$135,000

  • Benefits include: 100% paid for Kaiser Gold plan, Delta Dental, and VSP vision.

  • Collaborate with a dedicated staff, Board, and volunteers to support the San Mateo County community in solving for and supporting those impacted by our current mental health crisis.

YOU ARE A/AN:

  • A dedicated and passionate leader who is motivated by the challenge to meet the mental health needs of a community and fight the stigma of mental illness.

  • Gifted relationship builder excited to become the face and voice of NAMI SMC in the community.

  • Skilled at building healthy, collaborative teams and facilitating an internal culture of wellness.

  • Passionate about improving quality of life for those impacted by mental Illness and their loved ones

POSITION OVERVIEW

National Alliance on Mental Illness, San Mateo County (NAMI SMC) seeks a tenacious, visionary, and dynamic leader to guide the organization toward the future. The Executive Director is responsible for leading, managing, and collaborating with the internal team, Board of Directors and other stakeholders to address the deficiency in mental health awareness and resources in the San Mateo County community.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and manages a team of four direct reports.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership + Management

  • Develop an operational plan to work towards our strategic and vision goals.

  • Ensure operation of the organization meets the needs and expectations of its clients, Board, and funders.

  • Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of the organization’s programs, services and special projects in line with the organization’s mission and will of the Board of Directors.

  • Establish productive working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve our goals.

Financial Planning + Fundraising

  • Communicate with funders and members to keep them informed of the work of the organization and identify changing needs in the community we serve.

  • Collaborate with staff and Board Treasurer to prepare a comprehensive budget and secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization.

  • Ensure that nonprofit bookkeeping/accounting procedures are followed and required tax and other filings are submitted.

  • Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate.

Administration + Human Resources

  • Oversee efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization.

  • Identify, assess, and inform the Board of internal and external issues that affect the organization.

  • Ensure secure storing of all personnel, client, donor and volunteer information, maintaining privacy/confidentiality where appropriate.

  • Foster successful teamwork between the Board, staff and volunteers.

  • Modify talent resources as needed by recruiting, interviewing and hiring qualified team members.

  • Engage in proactive coaching and mentoring of staff in service of a healthy internal culture

COMPETENCIES

  • 5 or more years of progressive management experience in a nonprofit, or prior ED experience in a nonprofit

  • Comprehensive knowledge of mental Illness

  • Passionate about the mission of NAMI and its programs

  • Bachelor's Degree required in a relevant field

  • Ability to convey and communicate a vision of the future of NAMI to staff, board, volunteers, and donors

  • Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to the non-profit sector

  • Ability to create a collaborative environment to motivate board and committee members, partners, community members, staff, and volunteers

  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to tailor to the audience

  • Strong organizational and operations skills

  • Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups

  • Must be comfortable working with people with all abilities

NAMI SMC NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

NAMI SMC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, veteran status and mental or physical disability, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NAMI SMC makes employment decisions based on how an individual’s skills and qualifications meet the position's responsibilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

NAMI SMC is also committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an environment where program offerings and admissions prohibits discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity access for all persons.

At NAMI SMC, we know that we all benefit from an environment where all individuals are treated equally so we can learn from each other’s experiences and foster mutual respect and appreciation of divergent views.

NAMI SMC CORE VALUES

Hope: We believe in the possibility of recovery, wellness, and the potential in all of us.

Inclusion: We embrace diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Empowerment: We promote confidence, self-efficacy, and service to our mission.

Compassion: We practice respect, kindness, and empathy.

Fairness: We fight for equity and justice.

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at apply@cooksilverman.com.

All applications and inquiries will receive a response and be kept strictly confidential.

National Alliance on Mental Illness is an Equal Opportunity Employer.