CEO

ORGANIZATION

Founded in 2002, Love146’s vision is the end of child trafficking and exploitation. Nothing less. In order to realize our vision, we provide transformative services, develop outcome focused solutions, and challenge society's response. Initially focused overseas, in 2010, Love146 began offering services in the United States. Today, we provide transformative services through our prevention education and survivor care programs. Our prevention education curriculum, Not a Number, has been implemented in 30 states. Our Survivor Care Program, based in Connecticut, has provided services to over 900 youth since its inception in 2014.

Recognizing that society’s inadequate response and systemic failures continue to allow for the ongoing exploitation of children, Love146 shares our on-the-ground expertise to advocate for system change. 

OPPORTUNITY 

Reporting to and closely collaborating with the Board of Directors, Love146’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be a strategic, innovative, operationally savvy, and culturally empathetic leader with demonstrated nonprofit experience and a passion for social justice. In partnership with the leadership team, the CEO is responsible for providing overall strategic and operational oversight to successfully execute Love146’s mission, including sustaining and growing Love146’s people, culture, revenue, and programs. 

The next CEO will have a proven track record in securing comprehensive fundraising, including from high-level donors, foundations, and government. The right candidate has demonstrated experience building and maintaining an inclusive internal culture promoting transparency, collaboration, and diversity. The ability to provide operational and financial leadership is essential, along with the resourcefulness to effectively develop and lead teams. Additionally, the candidate will bring a deep knowledge and know-how of creating and managing impactful domestic partnerships and programs.

The next CEO should have an unwavering commitment to Love146’s mission, vision, and values, and be highly energized by the opportunity to deeply familiarize themself with the organization’s culture, operations, staff, programs, and strategic goals in order to serve as the champion of this inclusive organization. 
 

QUALIFICATIONS

The next Love146 Chief Executive Officer will be an accomplished nonprofit C-level executive with demonstrated experience successfully managing a multi-faceted and layered organization. To fulfill the above responsibilities, the ideal Love146 CEO candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Emotional Intelligence: Love146’s next CEO will be a deeply curious leader who shows compassion and empathy towards others, as well as possess the ability to “set a big table” that invites civil dialogue and diverse perspectives. This is essential when working with Love146 staff, board members, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Sector Experience: Love146’s next CEO must have experience in the humanitarian and / or related social justice fields, indicating a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within this area and the ability to develop and implement effective strategies to support children impacted by trafficking. Direct service experience in other areas such as youth development or housing insecurity is highly desirable.
• People Leadership: Love146’s next CEO should inspire and motivate everyone across the entire organization, as well as community partners, funders, and organizational champions. They should coach and mentor senior leaders, manage diverse teams, and foster a sense of belonging. 
• Operational Leadership: The next CEO of Love146 should be experienced in overall nonprofit budget management and ensuring financial sustainability. Likewise, experience navigating remote leadership is crucial, as well as being adept at managing teams across multiple domestic locations, embracing technology to stay connected, and ensuring effective communication and cross-functional collaboration among remote staff.
• Transition Management Experience: Love146’s next CEO must lead the organization through transitions with clear foresight and planning, underscored with a transparent and collaborative communication approach. They should know when internal change is needed, understand its impact, and provide a clear path forward.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Love146’s next CEO should have a successful track record of setting strategic direction and inspiring others to achieve organizational goals. Our next leader must ensure that the organization has and uses strategic decision-making processes on all matters in order to make informed decisions in an inclusive, collaborative, and efficient manner.
• External Relations: The next Love146 CEO is one of the primary external faces of the organization and is expected to be a strong and effective public speaker with experience raising an organization's profile. The CEO will be speaking on behalf of the organization through various media outlets, industry convenings, and public events, and engaging various constituencies, such as funders, elected officials, policy makers, and community partners. The next CEO is eager to shout Love146’s mission and accomplishments from the rooftops!