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Sunflower Kids is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive
Director oversees all fiscal and daily operations of Sunflower Kids and supervises all staff. The
ideal candidate will have experience in social service delivery, executive administration,
financial management, private and government fund development, strategic planning, and
community, media, and board relations. An advanced degree is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is
required. Experience may substitute for advanced degree.
Sunflower Kids is a local family violence prevention nonprofit agency that promotes the safety
and well-being of children and their families by providing safe supervised visitation and
monitored exchange services to families with a history of domestic violence, child abuse and
neglect, and/or substance abuse. Our services allow children to build and maintain relationships
with non-custodial parents while reducing risk of further abuse to the child and other parent.
For more information and a full job description, please visit
http://sunflowerkidsky.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_6.html
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter by June 1, 2016 to
board@sunflowerkids.org. Sunflower Kids will review applications until the position is filled.
FULL DESCRIPTION
Executive Director Job Announcement
Position Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the consistent achievement of
Sunflower Kids’ mission and financial objectives.
The ED is responsible for managing any full or part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors
working for the organization, and ensuring successful achievement of established goals. The ED
will report directly to the Board of Directors and will enable the Board to fulfill its governance
and fiduciary responsibilities by providing timely and accurate financial and programmatic
information on progress towards goals.
About Sunflower Kids: Sunflower Kids is a local family violence prevention nonprofit agency
that promotes the safety and well-being of children and their families by providing safe
supervised visitation and monitored exchange services to families with a history of domestic
violence, child abuse and neglect, and/or substance abuse. Our services allow children to build
and maintain relationships with non-custodial parents while reducing risk of further abuse to the
child and other parent.
Core Job Responsibilities
Programming
1. Ensure that all programs at the Centers operate under applicable program guidelines and
in accordance with the policies & procedures, goals, and objectives established by the
Board of Directors.
2. Coordinate with staff for timely scheduling of all intake assessments, supervised visits,
and exchanges.
3. Make sure the Centers are clean, safe, and presentable at all times.
4. Coordinate staff and contract personnel schedules, training, assignment of duties, and
evaluations. Ensure appropriate levels of staffing during hours of operation.
5. Communicate new developments and changes in policies, programs, and schedules to
staff and contract personnel in a timely manner. Schedule and facilitate staff meetings as
necessary.
6. Conduct intake assessments with prospective clients, supervise visits and monitor
exchanges as needed. Secure replacements or fill in when monitors are absent.
Organizational Development
7. Maintain accurate counts of services provided and families served. Submit regular
activities reports to the Safe Havens Consulting Committee, semi-annual progress reports
to LFUCG, and any other grant related reports in a timely manner.
8. Hire, train, and supervise qualified staff, security personnel, and monitors. Ensure that
staff, security personnel, and monitors receive appropriate internal and external training.
9. Ensure that client files are properly maintained and that all contacts with parents,
children, legal counsel, and interested parties are properly documented by staff and
contract personnel.
10. Oversee compliance with all aspects of the Safe Havens contractual grant agreement.
Submit fiscal and programmatic reports for the Safe Havens grant to LFUCG in a timely
manner.
Communication & PR
11. Maintain collaborative relationships with the courts and other community agencies and
businesses.
12. Develop informational materials to promote the Center.
13. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and goals
Fundraising & Development
14. Manage all fundraising efforts and engage the Board of Directors with fundraising
activities.
15. Identify and prepare grant applications to secure additional funding for the Center and
oversee post-reward reporting and management.
16. Coordinate fundraising events and pursue partnership and sponsorship opportunities
Budgeting & Finance
17. Maintain sound financial practices and, along with the Board, ensure that adequate funds
are available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
18. Prepare payroll on a monthly basis and maintain appropriate financial records. Prepare
monthly budget and expenditure reports for the Board of Directors. Submit invoices,
receipts, and financial records to LFUCG in a timely manner. Maintain all fiscal records
in an organized manner.
19. Perform other duties as assigned by the Board.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or closely related field required. Masters degree
preferred.
- Practical experience working with domestic violence survivors and perpetrators strongly
preferred
- Demonstrated history of leadership and project/program management
- Experience with accounting software (ideally Quickbooks)
- Valid driver’s license required
- Experience with fundraising, service delivery, program development, and board relations
is preferred
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications and flexible paid
vacation time and sick time.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Amanda Higgins at board@sunflowerkids.org by
5pm on June 1, 2016.
Monday, May 23, 2016
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Executive Director Job Announcement
Position Description: The Executive Director is responsible for the consistent achievement of Sunflower Kids’ mission and financial objectives.
The ED is responsible for managing any
full or part-time staff, volunteers, and contractors working for the
organization, and ensuring successful achievement of established goals.
The ED will report directly to the Board of Directors and will enable the Board
to fulfill its governance and fiduciary responsibilities by providing timely
and accurate financial and programmatic information on progress towards goals.
About Sunflower Kids: Sunflower Kids is a local family violence prevention nonprofit agency that promotes the safety and well-being of children and their families by providing safe supervised visitation and monitored exchange services to families with a history of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, and/or substance abuse. Our services allow children to build and maintain relationships with non-custodial parents while reducing risk of further abuse to the child and other parent.
Core Job Responsibilities
Programming
1. Ensure that all programs at the
Centers operate under applicable program guidelines and in accordance with the
policies & procedures, goals, and objectives established by the Board of
Directors.
2. Coordinate with staff for timely
scheduling of all intake assessments, supervised visits, and exchanges.
3. Make sure the Centers are clean,
safe, and presentable at all times.
4. Coordinate staff and contract
personnel schedules, training, assignment of duties, and evaluations. Ensure appropriate levels of staffing during
hours of operation.
5. Communicate new developments and
changes in policies, programs, and schedules to staff and contract personnel in
a timely manner. Schedule and facilitate
staff meetings as necessary.
6. Conduct intake assessments with
prospective clients, supervise visits and monitor exchanges as needed. Secure replacements or fill in when monitors
are absent.
Organizational Development
7. Maintain accurate counts of
services provided and families served.
Submit regular activities reports to the Safe Havens Consulting
Committee, semi-annual progress reports to LFUCG, and any other grant related
reports in a timely manner.
8. Hire, train, and supervise
qualified staff, security personnel, and monitors. Ensure that staff, security personnel, and
monitors receive appropriate internal and external training.
9. Ensure that client files are
properly maintained and that all contacts with parents, children, legal
counsel, and interested parties are properly documented by staff and contract
personnel.
10. Oversee compliance with all
aspects of the Safe Havens contractual grant agreement. Submit fiscal and programmatic reports for the
Safe Havens grant to LFUCG in a timely manner.
Communication & PR
11. Maintain collaborative
relationships with the courts and other community agencies and businesses.
12. Develop informational materials to
promote the Center.
13. Publicize the
activities of the organization, its programs and goals
Fundraising & Development
14. Manage all fundraising efforts and
engage the Board of Directors with fundraising activities.
15. Identify and prepare grant
applications to secure additional funding for the Center and oversee
post-reward reporting and management.
16. Coordinate
fundraising events and pursue partnership and sponsorship opportunities
Budgeting & Finance
17. Maintain sound
financial practices and, along with the Board, ensure that adequate funds are
available to permit the organization to carry out its work.
18. Prepare payroll on a monthly basis
and maintain appropriate financial records.
Prepare monthly budget and expenditure reports for the Board of
Directors. Submit invoices, receipts,
and financial records to LFUCG in a timely manner. Maintain all fiscal records in an organized
manner.
19. Perform other duties as assigned
by the Board.
Job Qualifications:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Social Work or closely related field required. Masters degree preferred.
·
Knowledge
of domestic violence strongly preferred
·
Demonstrated
history of leadership and project/program management
·
Experience
with accounting software (ideally Quickbooks)
·
Valid
driver’s license required.
·
Experience
with fundraising, service delivery, program development, and board relations is
preferred
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications, $42-44,000 and flexible
paid vacation time and sick time.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Amanda Higgins at sfkboard@gmail.com by 5pm on October 16, 2015
Please send a cover letter and resume to Amanda Higgins at sfkboard@gmail.com by 5pm on October 16, 2015
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Live Auction Items Unveiled!
Sunflower Kids is thrilled to announce that we are hosting a Live Auction! On Wednesday, October 14th, Murray McCandless will emcee our live auction at Crank + Boom, 1210 Manchester St., Lexington, KY 40504.
Ticket
price is $15/person and food and beverages are included! Event and
silent auction begin at 6:00 p.m. and live auction begins at 7:00 p.m.
Here's a preview of some of the outstanding items that will be available during the live auction.
Buffalo Trace Barrel Select
This
is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an individual or a group of
friends! Join Master Distiller Harlen Wheatley as a VIP guest on
Buffalo Trace’s distillery grounds to hand-select your very own barrel
of premium bourbon! Harlen will offer you bourbon samples taken
directly from four barrels. Tasting is done at barrel strength and then
again at 60 proof, allowing the product’s natural aromas and flavors to
come through. Once you choose your bourbon, the barrel is set aside
and prepared for bottling. Each bottle will have a custom sticker
letting everyone know it was specially selected! And you get to keep
the barrel!
Bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 20 year
Pappy Van Winkle 20 year is now one of the rarest, most expensive, and most sought after bourbons. Considered
by many to be the world’s finest bourbon, this blend has been given a
99 out of 100 rating by the World Spirits Championship. This bourbon is
aged 20 years and bottled at 90.4 proof for a wonderfully smooth and
rich profile.
Generously donated by Matt & Mandy Higgins.
2 Tickets to Phil Dunn's Cooking Class
Generously donated by Matt & Mandy Higgins.
2 Tickets to Phil Dunn's Cooking Class
Local gourmet guru, Chef Phil Dunn, was chosen as Queen Elizabeth’s personal chef on her first trip to Kentucky. In
his class, learn tips and techniques for crafting gourmet meals in a
state-of-the-art showroom kitchen. Part educational, part social and
fully delicious, Chef Dunn's class is always a recipe for a good time.
Afterward, enjoy the fruits of your labor with one of the best meals you
will ever eat!
Generously donated by Phil Dunn, himself!
Generously donated by Phil Dunn, himself!
4 Tickets to UK Men's Basketball Game
Have
dinner at one of Lexington's best restaurants - Nick Ryan's! Then you
and three friends cheer on the cats LIVE as they go head to head with
the University of Georgia on Tuesday, February 9, 2016!
Tickets generously donated by Kip Cornett at Cornett Marketing; meal generously donated by Nick Ryan's
Tickets generously donated by Kip Cornett at Cornett Marketing; meal generously donated by Nick Ryan's
AND MORE!
Friday, July 17, 2015
2nd Annual Trivia Night & Silent Auction
It's time to gather again for a night of brain teasers, beer, and bragging rights! That's because Sunflower Kids is planning our 2nd Annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction fundraiser.
How can I participate?
1) Be a Sponsor!
Vie for bragging rights in this battle of the brains! Tickets are $30 per person. Register a team here or register as an individual here (when registering as an individual you will be asked if you want to be placed on a team or already have a team).
It's time to gather again for a night of brain teasers, beer, and bragging rights! That's because Sunflower Kids is planning our 2nd Annual Trivia Night and Silent Auction fundraiser.
1) Be a Sponsor!
Don’t miss the chance to tell the crowd of 100+ that you support Sunflower Kids and its efforts to reduce family violence! Become a sponsor and know that you are supporting a great cause. Sponsorship starts at $100. Opportunities are listed below.
Exclusive Event Sponsor - $500
Hospitality Sponsor - $200
Round Sponsor - $100
Silent Auction Contributor
In-Kind Contributor
For more information about the benefits of each level of sponsorship, please click here.
To register and pay for a sponsorship online, please click here.
2) Register for Trivia!To register and pay for a sponsorship online, please click here.
Vie for bragging rights in this battle of the brains! Tickets are $30 per person. Register a team here or register as an individual here (when registering as an individual you will be asked if you want to be placed on a team or already have a team).
Monday, March 9, 2015
Friday, September 26, 2014
Calling All Smarty Pants!
Sunflower Kids is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser. We'll have lots of fun, food, beer, and trivia!
When: Friday, November 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Plantory at 501 West Sixth Street
Cost: $30 per trivia participant, $20 per event ticket (i.e. those not participating in trivia)
Beer, soda, water, and light hors d'oeuvres are included in the ticket price. There are also some awesome prizes up for grabs, so be sure to bring cash to participate in games and raffles!
Details:
How can I participate?
1) Be a Captain SmartyPants!
When you become a Captain SmartyPants, you are responsible for finding other team members and making sure each team member is registered. Pick a name for your team, find a team costume (optional), and prepare your brain for the fun!
You can either register yourself and the whole team at once or register just yourself and ask each team member to do the same. Be sure everyone knows the chosen team name to enter where prompted so we can match you up as a team.
2) Join a team.
If you are recruited by a Captain SmartyPants to join a team then start studying! Check with the Captain SmartyPants to see if you have already been registered or if you need to register yourself. Be sure to find out the name of your team so you can enter it where prompted.
3) Let us put you on a team.
If you don't have a team but still want to join the fun, register as an individual and check the option for us to place you on a team.
4) Not interested in playing trivia? Come hang out!
We won't hold it against you if you don't like trivia. Come hang out anyway! $20 gets you in the door and there will be opportunities to win prizes! Register as an attendee and purchase tickets here!
5) Tell others!
Know of a business or organization who wants to get in on the fun? Let them know there are event sponsorship opportunities. Find out more here.
Register just yourself or purchase event ticket here.
Register yourself and a team here.
Have questions about the event or registration? Contact Stephanie at sunflowerkidsky@gmail.com.
Sunflower Kids is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser. We'll have lots of fun, food, beer, and trivia!
Where: The Plantory at 501 West Sixth Street
Cost: $30 per trivia participant, $20 per event ticket (i.e. those not participating in trivia)
Beer, soda, water, and light hors d'oeuvres are included in the ticket price. There are also some awesome prizes up for grabs, so be sure to bring cash to participate in games and raffles!
Details:
- Doors open at 6PM, Trivia begins at 7PM
- Teams will consist of 4-6 players.
- There will be 6 themed rounds of 10 questions each, as well as a half-time and a final round. Themes include music, pop culture, sports, science, and more.
- Cell phones are NOT permitted during trivia rounds.
How can I participate?
1) Be a Captain SmartyPants!
When you become a Captain SmartyPants, you are responsible for finding other team members and making sure each team member is registered. Pick a name for your team, find a team costume (optional), and prepare your brain for the fun!
You can either register yourself and the whole team at once or register just yourself and ask each team member to do the same. Be sure everyone knows the chosen team name to enter where prompted so we can match you up as a team.
2) Join a team.
If you are recruited by a Captain SmartyPants to join a team then start studying! Check with the Captain SmartyPants to see if you have already been registered or if you need to register yourself. Be sure to find out the name of your team so you can enter it where prompted.
3) Let us put you on a team.
If you don't have a team but still want to join the fun, register as an individual and check the option for us to place you on a team.
4) Not interested in playing trivia? Come hang out!
We won't hold it against you if you don't like trivia. Come hang out anyway! $20 gets you in the door and there will be opportunities to win prizes! Register as an attendee and purchase tickets here!
5) Tell others!
Know of a business or organization who wants to get in on the fun? Let them know there are event sponsorship opportunities. Find out more here.
Register just yourself or purchase event ticket here.
Register yourself and a team here.
Have questions about the event or registration? Contact Stephanie at sunflowerkidsky@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Jail and Bail Update
Let's check in on our jailbirds and see who will be walking free on Friday and who will be behind bars!
If you want to help keep any of our jailbirds out of jail, please donate to their bail by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 23. To do so, just go to www.sunflowerkids.org and click on the orange Donate Now button in the right corner at the top of the page.
Pictures will happen as soon as blogger decides it wants to cooperate!
Alex Horn
Aliases: Mrs. Fallon, Mama's Girl, Al, Neat Freak
Crimes: Jogging from the law, watching too much TV, being a cleaning machine
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $410
.
Amanda Bourgeois
Aliases: Nurse Ninja, Preppy Partier, Optimistic Believer
Crimes: Loving life, lavishly using emojis, throwing parties, saving lives, rooting for the Red Wings
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $200
.
Boyd Browning
Aliases: BTB, Boyd "Bear Bryant", Pops, Wise Guy
Crimes: Pushing ponies, cracking bad jokes, having too much Kentucky pride
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $725 (OFF THE CHARTS!!)
.
Desha Scanlon
Aliases: Shaballs, Proud Mama, Crafty $!%&#, Happy Hippie
Crimes: Fashioning fabulous wreaths, rooting for Betty Gone Wild, professing the perfectness of pugs
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $185 (+$215 pledged)
Jerry Parsons
Aliases: Gary, The Prankster, Proud Papa, Sugar Britches
Crimes: Pulling pranks, kicking ass, working hard, cleaning cars, sipping Starbucks
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $0
Mandy Higgins
Aliases: Doc, Famed Feminist, Aunt Mandy, Alpha Gam
Crimes: Being Kentucky proud, spouting those liberal views, moving and shaking, rooting for the wildcats
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $330
Paige Browning
Aliases: Paigey, Rupert's Mama, Road Runner, Daddy's Girl, Super Sister
Crimes: Hoarding pens and other office supplies, dreaming about London, chasing Chase, surviving grad school
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $370
Stephanie Hoffman
Aliases: Proud Mama, Hot Chocolate Hoarder, Grace
Crimes: Being close enough (usually), changing names, wielding the hand of Stephanie
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $725
Susan Kennedy
Aliases: Little Miss Magic, Queen of Somewhere Hot, Parrothead, Pround Mama
Crimes: Blowing out flip flops, wasting away in Margaritaville, partying for a cause, moving and shaking, sitting poolside
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $595
Let's check in on our jailbirds and see who will be walking free on Friday and who will be behind bars!
If you want to help keep any of our jailbirds out of jail, please donate to their bail by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 23. To do so, just go to www.sunflowerkids.org and click on the orange Donate Now button in the right corner at the top of the page.
Pictures will happen as soon as blogger decides it wants to cooperate!
Alex Horn
Aliases: Mrs. Fallon, Mama's Girl, Al, Neat Freak
Crimes: Jogging from the law, watching too much TV, being a cleaning machine
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $410
.
Amanda Bourgeois
Aliases: Nurse Ninja, Preppy Partier, Optimistic Believer
Crimes: Loving life, lavishly using emojis, throwing parties, saving lives, rooting for the Red Wings
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $200
.
Boyd Browning
Aliases: BTB, Boyd "Bear Bryant", Pops, Wise Guy
Crimes: Pushing ponies, cracking bad jokes, having too much Kentucky pride
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $725 (OFF THE CHARTS!!)
.
Desha Scanlon
Aliases: Shaballs, Proud Mama, Crafty $!%&#, Happy Hippie
Crimes: Fashioning fabulous wreaths, rooting for Betty Gone Wild, professing the perfectness of pugs
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $185 (+$215 pledged)
Jerry Parsons
Aliases: Gary, The Prankster, Proud Papa, Sugar Britches
Crimes: Pulling pranks, kicking ass, working hard, cleaning cars, sipping Starbucks
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $0
Mandy Higgins
Aliases: Doc, Famed Feminist, Aunt Mandy, Alpha Gam
Crimes: Being Kentucky proud, spouting those liberal views, moving and shaking, rooting for the wildcats
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $330
Paige Browning
Aliases: Paigey, Rupert's Mama, Road Runner, Daddy's Girl, Super Sister
Crimes: Hoarding pens and other office supplies, dreaming about London, chasing Chase, surviving grad school
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $370
Stephanie Hoffman
Aliases: Proud Mama, Hot Chocolate Hoarder, Grace
Crimes: Being close enough (usually), changing names, wielding the hand of Stephanie
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $725
Susan Kennedy
Aliases: Little Miss Magic, Queen of Somewhere Hot, Parrothead, Pround Mama
Crimes: Blowing out flip flops, wasting away in Margaritaville, partying for a cause, moving and shaking, sitting poolside
Bail: $500
Progress Towards Bail: $595
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