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What is it like working as an Executive Director?
June 2016
Obtaining credentialing/ licensing is paramount.
Executive Director:
Know your job description. Make sure your job description and the Board of Directors expectations of the ED match. Make sure you set up job expectations for the people you supervise. Know the experience level, expertise, systems of therapy to be used, what grants you have and the expectations and requirements of each grant. Make sure you get up to date financial information needed to do your job.
May 2016
Administration for Nonprofits.
Executive Director:
Be sure to understand the administrative requirements of running a nonprofit including a great focus on the program's mission.
May 2016
Executive Director:
Makes no sense to do what you have to do.
May 2016
My Managers Did not Always Know Best.
Executive Director:
I started in a rigid employment environment (UK Civil Service) and was led to believe that each person in a higher grade had more knowledge, expertise and experience than those in a lower grade.
This was nonsense and I realized as I progressed that each person in my team was vital to my own success or otherwise. A simple hello to a security guard or janitor would come back later in many ways that were not considered at that moment.
The bottom line with this was that when I said hello or asked how someone's day was going I meant it. You cannot truly fake sincerity or caring!
May 2016
Mentorship and Feedback.
Executive Director:
Ensure you have a mentor and clear, attainable goals set. Request feedback on progress often.
May 2016
Long hours low pay.
Executive Director:
Have a good relationship with your board and don't sell yourself short.
May 2016
Build a network.
Executive Director:
Don't wait for others to setup a network of contacts for you. Get their help, but be proactive.
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