Typical Major Functions/Responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer of a Corporation
Written by Carter McNamara, MBA, PhD, Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Copyright 1997-2008.
Adapted from the Field
Guide to Developing and Operating Your Nonprofit Board of Directors.
There is no standardized list of the major functions and responsibilities carried out by position of chief executive officer. The following list is one perspective and includes the major functions typically addressed by job descriptions of chief executive officers.
1. Board Administration and Support
Supports operations and administration of Board by advising and
informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff,
and supporting Board's evaluation of chief executive
2. Program, Product and Service Delivery
Oversees design, marketing, promotion, delivery and quality of
programs, products and services
3. Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management
Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently
manages organization's resources within those budget guidelines
according to current laws and regulations
4. Human Resource Management
Effectively manages the human resources of the organization according
to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform
to current laws and regulations
5. Community and Public Relations
Assures the organization and its mission, programs, products and
services are consistently presented in strong, positive image
to relevant stakeholders
6. Fundraising (nonprofit-specific)
Oversees fundraising planning
and implementation, including identifying resource requirements,
researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach
funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records
and documentation
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Field
Guide to Leadership and Supervision in Business
- by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Provides step-by-step, highly practical guidelines to recruit, utilize and evaluate the best employees for your business. Includes guidelines to effectively lead yourself (as Board member or employee), other individuals, groups and organizations. Includes guidelines to avoid burnout -- a very common problem among employees of small businesses. Many materials in this Library's topic about staffing are adapted from this book.
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Guide to Leadership and Supervision With Nonprofit Staff
- by Carter McNamara, published by Authenticity Consulting, LLC. Provides step-by-step, highly practical guidelines to recruit, utilize and evaluate the best staff members for your nonprofit. Includes guidelines to effectively lead yourself (as Board member or staff member), other individuals, groups and organizations. Includes guidelines to avoid burnout -- a very common problem among nonprofit staff. Many materials in this Library's topic about staffing are adapted from this book.
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