May 2, 2012
The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior / Executive Director
Organization
Conceived in 2004 by founding President Vicky Goodman, The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA (The Friends) is a support group for UCLA’s Semel Institute. The mission of The Friends is twofold: 1) to educate the public about illnesses of the mind and brain and 2) to support outstanding young scientists doing state-of-the art research to advance treatments for mental and neurological disorders and illnesses.
The Friends produces and supports the Open Mind, a community lecture and film series designed to further the goals of educating the public about mental and neurological disorders and reducing the stigma. Past programs have included presentations on topics such as autism, bipolar Disorder, depression, addiction, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as complex related social issues such as bullying. The Friends has successfully produced creative fundraising events such as Art and Alzheimer’s and Magic and the Brain in April 2011. Programs are made possible in part by grants, corporate sponsors and private and foundation donors.
The Friends provides funding for: 1) special projects such as the purchase of a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Device (TMS), the latest FDA approved treatment for depression and 2) the research of the next generation of young scientists through the Friends Fellowship and Travel Grant Programs.
Position
The Friends is embarking on an organizational transition from volunteer to professional leadership and will benefit from a knowledgeable nonprofit executive who is able to provide strong direction and support for sustainable growth, build and develop strategic relationships, and strengthen and expand the organization’s development and program functions. The Executive Director (E.D.) will direct, oversee, and participate in all fundraising activities and will work with an active and high profile Board and UCLA staff to extend The Friends visibility and impact.
Qualifications
The Friends will benefit from an experienced, strategic and motivated nonprofit professional able to enhance and expand fundraising results to support the mission. Ideal candidates will have: 1) a minimum of 5 years of senior-level management nonprofit experience preferably as Executive Director or Chief Executive Officer; 2) a successful track record of cultivating and soliciting major gifts from individual and institutional donors; 3) demonstrated marketing and special events experience; and 4) a proven track record of building a successful development program.
Additional information about The Friends can be found at www.friendsofthesemelinstitute.org
Direct inquiries and résumés to Johnston and Company, Attn: FOCI E-mail to [email protected]
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