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COMPANY OVERVIEW Vision Statement: “ The California Cable & Telecommunications Association will be the leading advocate and voice for effective public policy to champion the value and importance of a dynamic and innovative industry that is changing the way Californians live, work, and connect.” Our client, the California Cable & Telecommunications Association (calcable.org), is seeking a new President to follow a long-time leader. The California Cable & Telecommunications Association (CCTA) is the industry’s largest state cable and telecommunications association. CCTA is a leader in the development of video, broadband, and communications policy in California. The policy set in California echoes across the nation, making this position essential to national communication policies and regulation. CCTA represents the industry before the California Congressional Delegation, the California Governor and State Legislature, state regulatory agencies, and the state and federal courts.    Paramount among the Association’s goals is ensuring that the industry remains competitive in the rapidly changing world of information and communication services that contribute significantly to California’s economy. In 2022, broadband will continue as an issue of significant focus as multiple parties come together and work to bridge the digital divide. The CCTA is a 501(c)(6) organization, has an annual budget of $3.5M, a staff of seven, and an Executive Committee of ten. The 36 board members are comprised of Multiple System Operators and content providers such as Charter Communications, Comcast, Cox Communications, Viacom, A&E, and NBC Universal. The major members are Charter, Comcast, and Cox. POSITION SUMMARY The President of the CCTA reports to the Board of Directors and serves as the primary leader of the organization. He/she will manage, direct, and oversee all operations of the Association, including: * Strategic planning * Development and implementation of a coordinated legislative and regulatory strategy, including strategies for third-party coalition-building and engagement * Preparation of the Association’s annual budget * Establish and maintain relationships with key state legislative and executive branch members, directors and staff of the state public utilities commission, and the state’s congressional delegation, along with third-party partners * Ensure that the interests of the cable industry as a provider of multichannel video service, high-speed Internet service, and telephone are understood by governmental bodies and reflected in their public policies * Establish and maintain a grassroots lobbying network, leveraging both CCTA’s relationships and those of its members * Serve as the industry spokesperson and resource for state media and other organizations and coordinate the Association’s public affairs activities * Support and participate in national meetings related to the cable industry * Oversee the administrative duties of the Association and the Association’s political action committee, including preparation of a strategic political engagement budget on at least a semi-annual basis In addition to advancing and representing the interest of the industry, this position will foster and promote consensus and collaboration among the CCTA members. This critical collaboration will be on the development of public policy related to cable and advanced telecommunication and information services, including, video, voice, data, and other services. As well, the President will lead the dissemination of information to broaden policy makers’ understanding of the cable industry’s role in the evolution and innovation of technology and its importance to government, education, and society. This position is an outstanding opportunity to assume a high-visibility, leadership role in a consequential and influential, statewide trade organization, representing companies that will play a leading role in the future of video, broadband, and communications policy in California and beyond, during a historical time of broadband investment. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE FIRST YEAR It is expected that the President will achieve the following (in implementation order): By the end of the first quarter… * Within the first 45 days, will have identified and met with staff, Executive Committee members, key legislative leadership and committee chairs, major stakeholders, and strategic partner organizations to begin the relationships and gain an understanding of the ongoing communication needs and needs for productive third-party partnerships * Will have completed an organizational review/audit (issues, structure, staff, membership, processes, resources, initiatives, governance) and presented findings to the Executive Committee * Will be getting up to speed on this critical time of changing broadband policy and the billions in public funding for such * In conjunction with the Executive Committee, will have begun preparation for a strategic planning process, to include a rebranding campaign and a plan for political giving (including PAC and candidate contributions) By the end of the second quarter… * Will be in the process of creating early legislator education on the telecommunications and broadband industry By the end of the third quarter… * Will have begun implementation of the new strategic plan and aligned rebranding campaign By the end of the first year… * Will have successfully collaborated with the legislature and the industry to enable positive outcome * Will be seen as a state leader on broadband policy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (in priority order) Successful candidates will have the following professional experience that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order): * California policy experience and an understanding of its laws, statutes, and regulation * Respected public profile in legislative and government advocacy * Experience as a spokesperson for a high visibility, major organization * A track record as a consensus builder in challenging situations * Executive and administrative leadership experience, with budget responsibility of at least $5 million, and has managed and successfully developed at least five staff members * Experience in a membership/trade association (volunteer experience acceptable) * An understanding of technology and its use in communicating policy * An understanding of the telecommunications industry a plus PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Successful candidates will have the following competencies that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order): * Political savvy and political sense, which at times may conflict with each other; and the ability to understand when something is politically correct but analytically wrong * Provides innovative thinking, with new approaches and creative messaging * Ability to build consensus and coalitions * Engaging leader who is solution orientated * Executive/boardroom presence EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS Successful candidates will have the following education and credentials that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above: * JD or graduate degree preferred * Track record of ongoing executive education CULTURE The ideal candidate will possess values, work style, personal traits, attributes, and characteristics that will create an excellent fit with the organization’s culture and structure (in priority order): * An awareness and respect of CCTA’s impact in California and the national trends which follow * Performance-based, with holistic organizational alignment * A commitment to diversity * Appropriately transparent COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS The competitive compensation package includes a salary of $330,000 to $360,000 plus a results-based bonus based on meeting the above noted expectations. The position is also eligible for employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan. An automobile allowance is provided. Travel, primarily statewide, is estimated at 20%. Wilcox Miller & Nelson will prescreen candidates. Subsequently, our client will continue to refine the candidate pool via a four-stage interview process. There will be a Zoom interview with the Search Committee on February 21st, a Zoom interview on February 23rd with a group from Operations, Government Affairs, and Regulation, and a Zoom interview on February 25th with the Executive Committee. On March 4th, finalists will meet in-person (location TBD) with the three major members. PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than February 5th, 2022, please email your chronological resume — to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities — and compensation expectations to: CCTA@wilcoxcareer.com 

For a Position Fact Sheet, visit  https://wilcoxcareer.com/CAPCenter-Position-Fact-Sheet POSITION SUMMARY Our client, the Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center), is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Director of Policy for Prevent Child Abuse California (PCACA) and the California Family Resource Association (CFRA). This individual will be responsible for policy (legislative activities and advocacy for the CAP Center) and for CFRA’s membership (leadership, operations, oversight, effectiveness, and sustainability). The Director of Policy is the chief policy leader for the organization, working directly with the legislature, the executive branch, Family Resource Center partners, and advocacy collaborations. The Director is responsible for developing a policy platform, initiating legislation, strategic partnerships, and budget proposals. This position is also responsible for CFRA’s membership (including internal and external communications, identifying emerging needs and opportunities for the association and its members, and ensuring member satisfaction, retention, and growth). The Director of Policy works directly with Board of Directors’ Policy Committee. The Director supervises the CFRA Project Manager and the Communications Specialist. The Director of Policy reports directly to the CEO. The CFRA Project Manager and the Outreach and Communications Coordinator report directly to the Director of Policy. ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW CFRA’s Vision: A strong, cohesive network that promotes the success and well-being of families in all California communities. CFRA’s Mission: * Connect family resource centers and allied organizations, networks, and community leaders in a member-driven, statewide network. * Convene family-strengthening leaders for networking and working toward a shared vision. * Communicate the value of family resource centers, networks, and programs and policies that strengthen families to policymakers and to the state. The California Family Resource Association (californiafamilyresource.org) is a statewide membership association representing the 500 Family Resource Centers, Family Strengthening Networks, and other member organizations throughout California. CFRA is managed and supported as a program of the Child Abuse Prevention Center. The CFRA works collaboratively with its membership to move children and families to the forefront of policymaking in California. The Child Abuse Prevention Center (CAP Center) is a statewide training, education research, and resource center dedicated to strengthening children, families, and communities. The CAP Center (thecapcenter.org) was founded in 1977 and began as one small organization local to Sacramento County. Since then, it has adopted multiple agencies, evolving into a unique blend of agencies, each taking a separate approach to child abuse prevention locally and statewide. The CAP Center prevents child abuse and neglect through four core strategies: Advocacy, Education, Health, and Safety. Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) California is the state agency of the national Prevent Child Abuse America (preventchildabuse.org). It operates statewide, providing home visitation, parenting education, and other prevention services directly to children and families throughout the state. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF POLICY’S FIRST YEAR It is expected that the Director will achieve the following by the end of the first year (in implementation order): Within the first 30 days… o will have met with staff and, with supervisor’s consultation, prioritized major stakeholders and begun building relationships and an understanding of communication needs. o will have developed a clear understanding of the position’s priorities and laid out a 90-day plan. Within the first year… o will be effectively coordinating and conducting legislative visits and supporting Family Resource Centers to participate in visits and otherwise engage their legislators. o will have established a calendar of network convenings. o will have added 50 new members. At the end of the first year… o will be seen as an effective advocate for CFRA and a valued member of the team and of the CAP Center Management Team. EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES, EDUCATION, AND CULTURE NEEDED TO SUCCESSFULLY ACHIEVE THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES (in preferential order) Professional Experience * Policy advocacy, legislative affairs or policy experience, preferably in human services and in California * Experience in health and human services, social services, public health, or related consumer-focused field * Experience in a membership-based organization a plus Competencies * Strong verbal skills and articulate communication skills * Track record of building collaborative and effective business relationships * Solid writing skills Education/Credentials * Degree or experience in social work, public health, health and human services, or social services preferred Culture: Values, Work Style, Personal Traits, Attributes, Characteristics * Values-driven (strong families, strong communities) * Staff and family-oriented * Statewide reach THE COMMUNITY This position is located in Sacramento, the capital of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. Sacramento is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers and is connected to the San Francisco Bay by a channel through the Sacramento River Delta. The Mediterranean climate is characterized by damp, mild winters and hot, dry summers. Sacramento is a place where different interests, tastes and lifestyles abound, with something to accommodate all. The city of Sacramento is the cultural and economic center of the Sacramento metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in California and the 25th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, in nearby Davis. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of 19 hospitals in the Sacramento region. The Sacramento region is experiencing a profound shift in its competitive position, in large part due to an influx of entrepreneurs, businesses, creative professionals, and remote workers looking to escape costly urban living. The Greater Sacramento Area is a top employer in life sciences and health services. As part of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of agritech innovation and is considered America’s Farm-to-Fork capital. Sacramento is also home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats (the San Francisco Giant’s AAA baseball team), and the Sacramento Republic FC, a USL Professional soccer team. The Golden 1 Center, a high-tech basketball and entertainment arena and the home of the Kings, opened in 2016, starting a downtown renaissance. The Crocker Art Museum is one of the leading art museums in California. Plans are underway for the development of an adjacent park into a public, art-focused gathering place. The Sacramento metropolitan area boasts more than 200 parks, four public golf courses, and is known for outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, running, and biking. The world-renowned Napa Valley is an hour’s drive away. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and more than a dozen ski resorts are less than a two-hour drive from Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport handles non-stop flights to and from approximately thirty U.S. destinations (including Hawaii), as well as Canada and Mexico. COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS The competitive compensation package includes a salary of $125,000. The position is also eligible for employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan. Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview in Sacramento, CA, with the Search Committee, on Thursday, October 21, 2021, with second interviews the following morning. PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than close of business on October 4, 2021, please email your chronological resume (to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities) and compensation expectations to: CAPCenter@wilcoxcareer.com We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW   “United Way California Capital Region has been serving our five-county region for nearly 100 years to build stronger, healthier, and more compassionate communities. We are dedicated to improving the lives of families and children, and strengthening communities in Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.”   Our client, United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) [yourlocalunitedway.org], is seeking a dynamic new President and Chief Executive Officer. This individual will replace Stephanie McLemore Bray, who left UWCCR after seven very productive years, to join Seattle Foundation as its Chief Engagement Officer. At the end of 2020, UWCCR received a “game changer” donation of $10 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The new President and CEO is coming into a well-resourced organization, one that is seeking new leadership to leverage this incredible gift. United Way California Capital Region is an independent local affiliate of United Way Worldwide with a local board of directors. United Way Worldwide is an international movement of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 40 countries. It advances the common good by focusing on education, income, and health – the building blocks for a good quality life. The United Way movement mobilizes millions to action – to give, advocate and volunteer – to improve conditions in their local community.  Founded nearly 100 years ago to improve people’s lives and build stronger communities in the capital area, UWCCR continues to be a backbone in the community, serving as a leader amongst nonprofits. It serves a five-county region -- Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo -- with a total population of nearly 2.4 million people. The mission of UWCCR is to improve people’s lives in the region by mobilizing and integrating resources. The current work has UWCCR spearheading regional relief efforts during the pandemic. In the early months, the organization raised $572,000 to provide 1,145 families with $500 to offset costs of rent, bills and basic needs. The organization is also working with the city of Sacramento on a digital equity program to provide free broadband access to up to 10,000 low-income Sacramento households, plus free computers and digital literacy training for another thousand households. UWCCR also continues their The Square One Project, launched in 2016. Square One is a 20-year promise to significantly increase the number of local students who graduate from high school, ready for success in college or career. Ending poor health, high unemployment, racial inequality and poverty starts in school. School is “square one” for reaching all families and ensuring children are healthy and successful. Importantly, our United Way shares the community’s feelings of sadness and outrage toward racial violence and injustice. We are committed to building stronger, healthier and more compassionate communities and channeling our justifiable outrage to collaborative action, and we are seeking new leadership to do just that. POSITION SUMMARY The President and CEO reports to an engaged, dedicated, and high energy 25-member Board of Directors, comprised of regional community members and business leaders. The position oversees 39 staff members, an operating budget of approximately $7 million, assets of $19 million, and is projected to raise $9 million in the current budget cycle. In 2018-19, UWCCR generated nearly $13 million in resources for the communities it serves. As the leader of the organization, the President and CEO establishes a vision for community impact in the five-county region. The President and CEO is the chief mobilizer, leveraging the power of relationships and networks to engage private, public, and corporate sectors to improve communities in our region. The President and CEO is the steward of the brand and understands his/her/their position’s role in growing and protecting the reputation of United Way California Capital Region, building trust, and clearly establishing the relevance of United Way in the community. The President and CEO’s primary responsibilities include:   Partner with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve increased community impact and thereby build the core business. Establish and build relationships with leaders in the community including those representing the top levels in the business, government, and non-profit sectors. Drive key results in fundraising and promote a culture of philanthropy in the organization, both at the staff and board level. Serve as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and give strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation. Partner with the Board of Directors and staff to craft organizational goals and develop strategies to ensure that they are achieved. Ensure coordination and alignment of all United Way activities and resources towards achieving the goals. Build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring team alignment, and collaboration to achieve organizational results. Oversee the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization, managing within policies set by the Board of Directors. Assess organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing while managing organizational spending, budget compliance, and financial risks. Ensure that United Way California Capital Region demonstrates the importance of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers. EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE FIRST YEAR It is expected that the President/Chief Executive Officer will achieve the following by the end of the first year (in implementation order): Within the first 90 days… In conjunction with the Board Chair and Executive Committee, will have: met with UWCCR executive staff and other employees to begin building relationships and understanding the high-priority activities and key dates already in flight. identified and met with an agreed upon “top 10%” of major stakeholders (board members, committee chairs, other nonprofits, community leaders, unions, and business community) to begin establishing relationships. will have gained an understanding of the Board’s priorities and the current “state of the business” and conducted an internal and external SWOT assessment (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats). will have assessed the current five-year strategic plan. Within the first 180 days… will have met with the balance of the noted stakeholders and, as appropriate, commenced ongoing communication and continued relationship building. in support of the strategic plan, will have assessed the current fundraising structure and strategy and elevated it to support the dynamic level of fundraising required to fulfill the mission. with the Board’s support, will have made value-added changes and plans to execute in support of creating “UWCCR 2.0,” addressing the issues in the five-county region. in support of the strategic plan, will have evaluated current roles (including possibly adding a COO), aligned responsibilities, and created development plans to support and retain valued staff. will have established effective and transparent financial internal controls and record keeping. will be inviting and have been invited to the table for significant regional initiatives. Will have assessed the tools (e.g., technology) needed for ongoing operations in support of the strategic plan. By the end of the first year of employment… as defined by the metrics, will be successfully implementing the strategic plan. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Successful candidates will have the following professional experience that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order): Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets (Internal) Senior-level leadership with supervisory responsibility of multiple direct reports (Internal) Significant fundraising and campaign experience with proven record of successfully cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts and grants (External) Experience in successful coalition building to achieve strategic aims (External) Experience in working with a board. Could be as a board member (Internal) Experience partnering with non-profit service organizations (External) Experience in advocacy, government affairs, and public relations (External) A track record of a focus on staff development and experience in building a positive workplace culture (Internal) A track record of a significant, dedicated, intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated by involvement in programs and initiatives (Internal/External)  PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES Successful candidates will have the following competencies that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order): Financial management Ability to raise funds for mission-related causes Future focused/visionary Exceptional communication skills, oral and written Servant leader Ability to develop strategic alliances and collaborate with other leaders High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence Ability to effectively relate to people at all levels, internally and externally EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS Successful candidates will have the following education and credentials that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above: Undergraduate degree required History of ongoing self-education VALUES / WORK CULTURE The ideal candidate will possess values, a work style, personal traits, attributes, and characteristics that will create an excellent fit with the organization’s culture and structure (in priority order): Integrity and trustworthiness Passion for our mission We dream BIG! Visionary The highest level of customer service, internal and external Equity and inclusion Forward-thinking Heart Transparent THE COMMUNITY This position is located in the Sacramento Region which includes the five counties of Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo. The largest metropolitan area is Sacramento, the capital of California. The city of Sacramento is the cultural and economic center of the Sacramento metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in California and the 25th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, in nearby Davis. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of 19 hospitals in the Sacramento region. The Sacramento region is experiencing a profound shift in its competitive position, in large part due to an influx of entrepreneurs, businesses, creative professionals, and remote workers looking to escape costly urban living. The Greater Sacramento Area is a top employer in life sciences and health services. As part of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of agritech innovation and is considered America’s Farm-to-Fork capital. Sacramento is also home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats (the San Francisco Giant’s AAA baseball team), and the Sacramento Republic FC, a USL Professional soccer team. The Golden 1 Center, a high-tech basketball and entertainment arena and the new home of the Kings, opened in 2016, starting a downtown renaissance. The Crocker Art Museum is one of the leading art museums in California. Plans are underway for the development of an adjacent park into a public, art-focused gathering place. The Sacramento metropolitan area boasts more than 200 parks, four public golf courses, and is known for outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, running, and biking. The world-renowned Napa Valley is an hour’s drive away. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and more than a dozen ski resorts are less than a two-hour drive from Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport handles non-stop flights to and from more than thirty-two U.S. destinations (including Hawaii), as well as Canada and Mexico. For more information, visit the Greater Sacramento Economic Council’s website www.selectsacramento.com . COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS The competitive compensation package includes a salary of $200,000 plus a results-based bonus of up to 10%, based on meeting the above noted expectations. The position is also eligible for employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan. Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview in Sacramento, CA, with the Search Committee, on Monday, September 13, 2021, with second interviews the following morning. PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than COB on August 13, 2021, please email your chronological resume (to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities) and compensation expectations to: UnitedWay-CEO@wilcoxcareer.com We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.