Seeking a visionary CEO to lead A.R.E., Atlantic University, and Edgar Cayce Foundation (collectively, "the organizations")About Us:The Association for Research and Enlightenment (A.R.E.), founded in 1931, preserves and disseminates the information in the approximately 14,000 psychic readings channeled by Edgar Cayce, the most documented psychic of all time. Currently, the A.R.E. has 11,780 members in more than 64 countries. It consists of sister organizations that include Atlantic University, the Edgar Cayce Foundation, and related regional organizations throughout the United States. Together, our organizations foster positive personal and global transformation, with the aim of making manifest the love of God for all people. The CEO position is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on an approximately four-acre campus that serves as the hub for the organizations. This location includes a spa, conference facilities, massage school, metaphysical library, bookstore and gift shop, yoga studio, and much more. The CEO will lead and serve these organizations, reporting to and collaborating with a Board of Trustees.
Position Overview :We seek a passionate and experienced leader to help our organizations facilitate personal and global transformation through the wisdom found in the Edgar Cayce readings. The successful candidate will have a dedication to spiritual growth, with experience in (or deep knowledge of) one or more of the subject areas that comprise the basic principles of the A.R.E., including holistic medicine, reincarnation, dream interpretation, comparative religion, and more. The successful candidate will be a seasoned, skilled and collaborative leader that can demonstrate the core competencies of the position, and handle the responsibilities summarized below.
Core Competencies:Leadership and visionEffective communicationFinancial and budgeting skills and accountabilityPublic relationsKey Responsibilities:Oversee financial management, including budgetary planning and revenue growthLead fundraising efforts, cultivate major donors, and attract resourcesServe as principal spokesperson and public representative of the organizations, promoting A.R.E.'s missionDirect organizational administration with a focus on excellence and efficiencyDemonstrate strong decision-making skills and a growth mindset that welcomes challengesDrive the continued success and expansion of the organizations through strategic resource managementCharacteristics of the ideal CEO for the organizations:Eight or more years successful management experienceProven fundraising and financial management skillsNonprofit, educational, or corporate leadership experienceInspirational leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skillsA personal spiritual foundation aligned with the Cayce philosophy and a commitment to ongoing spiritual growth and leadershipEmotionally intelligent with high ethical standardsComfortable with a high-visibility role in the public eye, as a representative of the organizationsWilling to relocate to Virginia Beach areaAdditional Information:Application should consist of ONE document with these items:
ResumeEssay that describes your connection to the Edgar Cayce readingsFour professional references (include phone, email, and relationship or affiliation)Delivery Directions:Consolidate all four application items into a single PDF file. Name the file with your first and last name (e.x. edgar.cayce_application).Note: Final candidates may be subject to a criminal history and/or credit check.
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