Laura Kallus

Chief Executive Officer @Caridad Center

Boyton Beach, FL, US

Assure short range & long range strategies to achieve missionProvide leadership in developing program, organizational & financial plans with the Board and staff, and carry out plans & policies authorized by the Board.Responsible for overall operation, including reviewing and evaluating results of program activities, ensuring that contractual obligations are fulfilled, allocating resources for greater effectiveness & efficiency.Keep Board fully informed on the condition of the organization. Facilitate the work of the Board & committees by developing resource materials, providing appropriate information & assisting committee chairpersons.Maintain official records and documents, ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensure all report to are submitted in a timely fashion.Responsible for supervision of all staff including recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training and release of all personnel within the provisions of the budget.Ensure job descriptions are developed, regular performance evaluations are held, and sound human resource practices are in place.Maintain a working environment which attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff of top quality Encourage staff and volunteer development, assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total program of the organization.Work with the Finance Director & Finance Committee in development and implementation of an annual budget.Ensure the organization operates within budget guidelines and maintains sound financial practices.Oversee fundraising activities in cooperation with the Director of Development, events specialist and grant writer; work to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors.Establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with social service and government agencies. Represent the programs to agencies, organizations, and the general public.Carry out all duties and/or directives deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

Appalachian State University

Bachelor of Arts

The George Washington University

Master of Arts