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Friends of the Children Executive Director – Stockton

nFriends of the Children is seeking a passionate, committed leader to use their expertise, wisdom, vision, community knowledge, and connection to Stockton to lead Friends of the Children in San Joaquin County. Our model is proven to impact generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with paid professional mentors – 12+ years, no matter what. As Executive Director for our Stockton chapter, you will work with community leaders, schools, non‑profit partners and investors to significantly impact foster care and intergenerational poverty in the region.n

Advocacy and Leadership

nFriends of the Children – Stockton Executive Director will be a passionate advocate for children and families facing life's greatest challenges and will be effective at communicating the urgency of our mission and success of our outcomes. They will be a dynamic and engaging spokesperson for the organization and will excel at networking and fundraising with donors, corporate leaders, foundations, and the communities we serve.n

Ideal Candidate Profile

nThe ideal candidate will have experience in working with community leaders, caregivers, families, and children, deeply understanding and having the ability to consider the unique challenges facing children and families in Stockton. They will have positive business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, a soft heart for kids and unwavering hope for the impact our program can have for communities in the region. They will be equally skilled at leading strategic planning, reviewing financial statements, overseeing program evaluation, and securing financial support.n

Values and Culture





nAs Executive Director you will be passionate about providing competent services to individuals, families, and groups from various backgrounds. The right leader will be fiercely committed to creating a culture of belonging and will ensure that every aspect of the organization's mission is executed with full engagement of the youth, families and communities. They will be aware of the challenges facing families in Stockton and committed to walking alongside them to help overcome obstacles and rewrite their stories.n

What We Offer

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- Opportunity to work with an engaged, motivated Board that works hard, gives generously, and raises funds.
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- Opportunity to enhance the circle of resources available to youth and families, particularly youth and families who have experienced significant challenges in life.
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- A team of talented employees who are passionate about working together to create an extraordinary and impactful organization.
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- Strong, cohesive National team support committed to innovation and high standards.
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- Respect for work‑life harmony for yourself and others. Bring your full self to work and lead by example by integrating work and personal life with attention to self‑care.
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- A culture of belonging where every staff member is respected and valued.
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- A comprehensive benefit package.
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- Compensation commensurate with experience. $145k‑$165k (salary with incentive)
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- Most of all,



you get to lead an exceptional organization that helps children facing incredible odds change their life story every day.
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Basic Function / Position Objective

nThe Executive Director is responsible for leading Friends of the Children – Stockton. They provide overall leadership, management, strategic vision, and accountability for results. To ensure sustainability, they must have an entrepreneurial spirit and the strategic skills to envision what the organization can become and the operational management capabilities to make it a reality.n

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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Leadership

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- Provide enthusiastic leadership, inspiration, strategic direction, focus, and long‑term vision for the organization.
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- Be the lead fundraising champion and enthusiastic spokesperson, ambassador and advocate for Friends of the Children – Stockton.
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- Model and ensure high professional and ethical standards throughout the organization.
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- Lead the organizational effort to ensure the mutual respect of all staff and children.
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- Lead and model Friends of the Children’s commitment to fostering an atmosphere of engagement, empowerment, and support.
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- Work closely with the National CEO and National staff to ensure collaboration and program fidelity.
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- Work closely with other Executive Directors in California to align around opportunities for leadership, fundraising and statewide collaboration.
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- Be able to break tasks and initiatives into sizable chunks and milestones, then select when and how to conquer them strategically.
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- Collaborate with National and network leadership to promote and grow Friends of the Children locally and across the country.
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