As meditation is our primary means of accomplishing this, the foundation offers training in this discipline through retreats in Crestone, Colorado and outreach events across North America. Working with the transformative practices of the Meditating with the Body® curriculum—and enhanced by an unfolding of Tibetan Buddhism’s three-yana journey— the trainings offered by The Dharma Ocean Foundation seek to reveal the depth and fullness of human life.

Reginald A. Ray, the foundation’s Spiritual Director, has been a long-time teacher at Naropa University. He brings with him four decades of study and intensive meditation practice within the Tibetan tradition as well as a special gift for applying it to the unique problems, inspirations, and spiritual imperatives of modern people. He is the author of numerous books and audio programs, including Touching Enlightenment and Indestructible Truth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dharma Ocean Foundation is seeking a President to lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation and assist in developing the future strategy. She/he will be responsible for preserving the mission, vision and values of the Foundation, implementing a dynamic and successful organizational strategy, and leading The Dharma Ocean Foundation to continued growth.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The President works in partnership with the Spiritual Director, board and staff to provide leadership, vision, and direction for the organization and to develop organizational strategy. The President implements policies approved by the board, oversees the organization’s Managing and Communications Directors and represents the organization in the community. Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing with the board and staff a strategic plan for the organization

• Overall management of staff and day-to-day operations

• Leading the staff and board in developing a realistic annual budget, and making financial decisions consistent with the budget as approved by the board

• Identifying key issues for board deliberation and developing agendas for board consideration

• Developing a staffing structure that supports the strategic plan and the efficient delivery of programs and services.

• Hiring and managing senior staff, including the implementation and ongoing revision of personnel policies approved by the board and managing the staff performance review process

• Leading fundraising efforts, including supporting the board’s involvement in fundraising, personally cultivating and soliciting donors, and supervising development staff and implementation of fundraising plans and policies approved by the board

• Providing regular, timely internal financial statements to the board that compare performance to budget and to the previous year or other benchmark

• Planning for adequate cash flow to cover operational needs

• Conducting multiyear financial analysis, analyzing trends, and engaging the board in strategic discussions about financial stability and sustainability, including the development of adequate operating reserves

• Overseeing all legal matters and complying with all local, state, and federal legal requirements

• Building positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, media, and others

• Representing the organization by participating in key associations and organizations, serving on committees and advisory groups, and speaking in public settings

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

The President should:

• Be aligned with the view and practices of The Dharma Ocean Foundation and with Dr. Ray’s working and teaching style.

• Have a passion for, and strong connection to, a personal meditation practice

• Possess significant background in Buddhism and the issues that currently affect The Dharma Ocean Foundation

• Have connections and network in the Buddhist and/or other spiritual communities

• Be an excellent writer and communicator, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to compose clear and concise written correspondences and reports

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a volunteer board

• Be comfortable working with a board of diverse individuals and taking direction from the board

• Be able to exercise leadership skills ranging from task management to strategic leadership

• Be experienced at overseeing administrative tasks in a timely and organized manner

• Possess organizational skills that will permit managing work efficiently as well as working on several projects simultaneously, each at a different level of development

• Have excellent oral presentation skills

• Be flexible and able to handle both changes and challenges in a positive and graceful manner

• Have a minimum of 10 years experience in management, ideally in a nonprofit organization, with at least three years at an executive staff level

OTHER PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Be a high-impact, low-ego executive who thrives in a team setting

• Have a reputation as a person of integrity and the ability to lead with strength and grace

• Be a mature and pragmatic executive who possesses self confidence and is fulfilled through helping others to transmit the view and practices embodied in The Dharma Ocean Foundation.

• Be comfortable working in a flexible and growing organization in partnership with Dharma Ocean’s Spiritual Director.

APPLICATION PROTOCOL

The Dharma Ocean Foundation has offices in both Boulder and Crestone, Colorado. Please submit letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to:

The Dharma Ocean Foundation

Attn: Tami Simon

PO Box 159

Crestone CO 81131