President

Description

Job Title: President

Reports to: Managing Members who will serve as a “board of directors.”

Location: Southern California preferred, remote is possible. Missionwell has a small office in Pasadena, CA.

Purpose

The President will play a pivotal role in driving marketing and sales strategies to enhance business development and ensure the company's growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vision and Leadership

• Collaborate with Managing Members and senior leadership for long-term strategic planning for growth and profitability.
• Update annual operating plan aligning budget and staffing with Missionwell’s values.
• Oversee resource allocation, including a staffing plan covering skills and competencies for the near future, enabling MW to meet short- and long-term growth targets.
• Provide inspirational leadership and establish effective decision-making processes.
• Develop clear succession plans for key leadership positions to ensure continuity.
• Maintain transparent communication with Managing Members about problems and opportunities. Foster productive weekly/monthly meetings.
  
  

Corporate Development

• Advocate for nonprofit and religious/church industries, championing outsourced shared services.
• Propose mergers, acquisitions, strategic partnerships to Managing Members.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for entering new markets and expanding the firm's reach based on market needs and partner feedback.
  
  

Sales and Marketing

• Develop and execute marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and generate leads.
• Design targeted sales campaigns and close deals with significant business partners.
• Lead the sales team, set sales targets, and drive revenue growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and build relationships with potential clients.
• Maintain exceptional customer service focus and ensure successful contract renewals.
• Responsible for marketing metrics (brand awareness, lead generation and campaign ROI) and sales KPIs (sales targets, revenue growth, customer acquisition).
  
  

Operational Excellence

• Leverage technology to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
• Ensure efficient delivery of high-quality, affordable services. Encouraging a culture of innovation and ongoing process improvement to adapt to market changes.
• Support, motivate, and mentor staff; develop management and senior executive candidates.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and promote a positive, multicultural work environment.
• Monitor budget and financial controls, setting accurate financial priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies for crisis management and risk mitigation.
• Ensuring strict adherence to legal standards and regulatory requirements. Make sure operations encompass all standards relevant to nonprofits and faith-inspired organizations.
  
  

Skills And Capabilities

• Live out the Missionwell values
• Strong marketing skills, including digital marketing, market research, and campaign management.
• Sales acumen such as negotiation, closing deals, and customer relationship management.
• Ability to develop and execute business strategies that align with the company's goals.
• Commercially savvy – consult to business partners, support on contract negotiations, RFPs, loans, real estate, and other business issues
• Influential with boards and senior leadership; able to foster collaboration and best practices
• Financially savvy leader with clear priority setting, delegation, and investment guidance in people and systems
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills for sound decision making
• Excellent coalition building, communication, and negotiation skills
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills; outgoing spokesperson and relationship builder
• Strong commitment to professional development of staff; successful track record in recruiting and retaining a diverse team
• Tech savvy
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130K–$150K, plus bonus plan participation and ownership opportunities.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vacation, sick time, 401K, and a Section 125 Premium Only Plan (where employees use pre-tax dollars for their portion of benefit premiums)
• Job Status: Full-time, exempt
• Vacation: Negotiable
• Relocation: If needed, up to $10K
• Travel: Budget available for conferences, marketing and visits to potential and current business partners. Travel is expected to represent 10% or less of time as the business' operating model is virtual. Many Missionwell business partners are located in Southern California, making visits, if any, efficient.
  
  

Requirements

Essential Attributes

• Live out the Missionwell values
• Strong marketing skills, including digital marketing, market research, and campaign management.
• Sales acumen such as negotiation, closing deals, and customer relationship management.
• Ability to develop and execute business strategies that align with the company's goals.
• Commercially savvy – offer consulting to business partners, support contract negotiations, RFPs, loans, real estate, and other business needs.
• Influential with boards and senior leadership; able to foster collaboration and best practices.
• Financially savvy leader with clear priority setting, delegation, and investment guidance in people and systems
• Keen analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills for sound decision making
• Excellent coalition building, communication, and negotiation skills
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills; effective public spokesperson and relationship builder
• Strong commitment to professional staff development; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team
• Tech savvy including proficiency in digital tools and platforms, data analysis, and IT management. Able to drive efficiency and ensure cybersecurity and compliance.
  
  

Education

• Minimum of a bachelors’ degree, with coursework in marketing, accounting, tax, legal, or other business subjects.
• MBA or advanced degree in nonprofit management desirable.
  
  

Experience

• At least 15-20 years' experience, with a service organization
• Experienced with sales, fundraising, and marketing
• Nonprofit experience desirable
• Experience with financial operations, HR and/or governance desirable