What We Do
CEDAM is a nonprofit membership association building vibrant communities across Michigan. Our capacity building programs, policy advocacy, and training events emphasize supporting communities in the areas of affordable housing, economic growth, and wealth-building at both the federal and state levels. Through engagement and collaboration with CEDAM members, policymakers, state departments, and other partners, we sustain a thriving and equitable community economic development sector across the state.
CEDAM’S Mission
We are a statewide coalition committed to community and economic development. We build members’ capacity, amplify their voices, and leverage resources to achieve lasting and systemic change for Michigan.
CEDAM’s Vision
A network of community champions building an equitable Michigan.
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the overall operations of the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership and advocacy association. This includes but is not limited to carrying out the mission of the organization, managing a multi- million-dollar budget, working with the Board of Directors, and effectively representing and advocating for CEDAM’s members.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Board of Directors
- Carry out board directives
- Provide board members with all required and relevant information regarding operations, programs, policy priorities, budget, and fundraising
- Attend all full board, finance, executive committee and other committee meetings as needed
- Create Strategic and Action Plans for board approval
Administrative
- Implement the board-approved Strategic and Action Plans
- Review and revise the Strategic and Action Plans as needed focusing on how the organization can best represent member organizations’ needs and address their challenges
- Ensure the organization is in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations
- Approve contracts on behalf of the organization
Operations
- Supervise, evaluate and provide guidance to staff that report directly to the ED
- Hire sufficient staff to carry out all programmatic activities
- Strive to ensure the hiring of staff is representative of the Community Economic Development (CED) field
- Create, demonstrate and nurture a positive organizational culture
- Ensure programmatic excellence for all staff via strategic goals and comprehensive work plans
- Ensure indirect staff have guidance and support
Fundraising and Budget
- Create and carry out a plan to seek funding sources for non-programmatic activity that supports the organization’s mission
- Work with the board’s finance committee to create and monitor the budget
- Adhere to the annual budget approved by the board of directors
- Seek grant funds sufficient for programmatic activity
- Comply with all requirements, obligations and expectations from funders
- Provide clean and accurate audits and management letters
Advocacy and Partner Engagement
- Act as a liaison for and speak on behalf of the CED field with state departments, legislators and community partners
- Collaborate with legislators and community partners on policies that enhance and support the CED field
- Facilitate strong partnerships across the CED field
- Advocate for resources for CED work across the state
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter and resume on our site here.
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