AWBI Executive Director Leadership Profile 2019 06 28 FINAL…

economic driver – particularly in the southern communities outlining Atlanta’s inner core  – and the catalyzing force of entrepreneurship to drive social mobility, AWBI’s initial  strategy is designed to leverage the Beltline to advance the City’s black  entrepreneurship ecosystem. Specifically, we aim to begin to address racial wealth  inequality in Atlanta by leveraging Atlanta’ s strong public-private partnership culture to  build capacity for minority-owned businesses located along the BeltLine.   While the initial strategic focus of AWBI’s efforts will be on enterprise development, the  Executive Director should lead exploratory efforts to execute programming and  partnerships around additional community wealth building strategies including anchor  procurement, financing, land use and workforce strategies.  THE RESPONSIBILITIES   The Executive Director will be tasked to make AWBI’s objectives a reality, overseeing all  operational, financial and partnership management aspects of the organization.  Although much work has been done to date, the Executive Director’s first responsibility  will be to build on current success and ensure implementation of the organization’s  strategic plan as AWBI moves from concept to execution.   More particularly, the Executive Director will possess experience, knowledge and  competencies in the following areas:  Leadership Skills and Acumen - The Executive Director will be a seasoned or mid-career  professional with experience leading organizations, large departments/units and  projects of significance. She/he will not only build and lead staff, but she/he will be  expected to model the commitment to impact and team-based collaboration that has  informed the work thus far.   Board Governance - The Executive Director will serve as the principal professional  resource to the AWBI board of directors and committees. Participate in board of  directors meetings and assist the board in setting strategic direction for AWBI,  formulating policy, and developing annual work plans to achieve organizational goals.  She/he will work with the board of directors to oversee and evaluate programs, projects  and work plan initiatives.  Fundraising/Resource Development - The Executive Director will serve as the primary  fundraiser, working closely with the board to attract and increase investments in  community wealth building strategies. She/he will leverage strategic partnerships to  pool coordinated capital to invest in communities of color. The ED is responsible for  fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support AWBI’s mission.   Community Wealth Building, Racial Equity and Economic Inclusion - The Executive  Director will have a clear understanding and ability to serve as subject matter expert 

expected to generate $10 - $20 billion in economic development and 40,000 permanent jobs. With the Beltline having launched in 2003, the transformation of Atlanta’s in-town neighborhoods is well underway.

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