Role of a CEO in Non Profit Management
The CEO (chief executive officer) is the overall leader of the non-profit organization. The CEO is ultimately responsible for staff management, coordination of activities, overall organization, and strategic planning to achieve the organization's goals as defined in its mission statement.
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Management and Leadership
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The CEO is hired by the Board of Directors to provide the day-to-day management of the non-profit organization. In smaller organizations the CEO must manage the fund raising, event planning, and budget management, while larger organizations may have staff devoted to these activities. Even if staff members work on these activities, the CEO is responsible for his or her subordinate's effectiveness.
Organization
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The CEO must organize the flow of work so that essential tasks are completed in a timely manner. Since circumstances are constantly changing, the CEO must continually review the effectiveness of the organization and recommend changes to be implemented with the Board's approval.
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Coordinating Activities and Resources
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Non-profits operate one or multiple programs as part of their mission. The CEO must ensure that each program has the resources, both financial and human, that it needs to function.
Strategic Planning
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The CEO must stay on top of new developments and analyze trends in order to create the non-profit's strategic plan. As new information becomes available, the CEO must then recommend revisions to the strategic plan for Board approval.
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