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In June, the Search Committee circulated a survey to help inform the committee’s work, including the executive director job description, the selection of candidates we interview, and ultimately who we hire. We asked everyone on our email list to take the survey. The results are in, and we are pleased to share some of the key takeaways and themes from the survey.
Overall, respondents believe a deep understanding of feminist leadership, a strong political analysis, and experience with strategic planning, program management, and racial and gender/feminist justice are critical.
Most Important Competency Areas
- A deep understanding of feminist leadership or facilitative leadership techniques that encourage others to share leadership.
- Strategic and long-range program and project planning to aid in expanding our work, increasing measurable impact.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity and dismantling all systems of oppression.
- Strategic collaboration experience, listening skills, and the ability to foster alignment across all stakeholders.
- Internal communications that keep membership and stakeholders informed and engaged.
- External communication that consistently lifts WILPF's visibility.
On the opposite end, the following areas were rated least critical, but still important.
Least Important Competency Areas
- Experience in leading visual design updates to improve organizational visibility, fundraising, and member recruitment. (The official name and dove logo will not/can not change.)
- Understanding and experience with human resources, including personnel contractor policies, job descriptions, developing and reviewing hiring contracts, and contractor supervision/review and communication.
- Proven connections with prospective donors to the causes WILPF promotes.
- Staff, oversight and management.
Based on this input, the Search Committee is actively working to create a job description for the Board to review and approve.
We continue to target the following key dates:
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Early September 2024: Job posted internally and on the Idealist and LinkedIn job posting platforms.
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October-December 2024: Review applicants, conduct interviews, and make an offer.
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Early 2025: Executive director hired and onboarded.
For those of you who took time to complete this important survey, thank you! Your input will help guide the Search Committee as we move forward. We will continue to share key updates on the hiring process throughout the search. Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact Kyle Grassi via email at KyleEGrassi@gmail.com.
Marybeth Gardam
for the Lloyd Family Legacy Planning Team and the Search Committee
LFL Planning Team:
Martha Collins, Laura Dewey, Cindy Domingo, Chris Morin, Betty Burkes, Jane Sloane, Marybeth Gardam
LFL Search Committee:
Tina Shelton, Barbara Nielsen, George Friday, Phillip Cole, Marybeth Gardam, Cee Cee Anderson
Ex-Officio Members:
Darien De Lu, Nancy Price, Robin Lloyd
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