757.721.7350
2626 Heritage Park Drive
Virginia Beach, VA
23456
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Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program was established in 1989 to offer horseback riding lessons to individuals with mental and physical disabling conditions such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Learning Disabilities. Barbara S. Ford founded the program with only one pony and six riders. Ms. Ford recognized that through equine activities, the challenged rider could develop self-awareness, self-confidence and improve their concentration.
Therapeutic riding also offers physical benefits such as muscle strengthening and stretching and increases fine motor skills. The horse provides the challenged rider with a feeling of freedom and independence that may be limited in their everyday life.
EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program – Executive Director
EQUI-KIDS, one of the region’s premiere NARHA accredited, therapeutic riding program, is seeking an experienced professional to lead the organization. The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and will be responsible for overall health of the organization, its day-to-day operations, and for implementation of a strategic plan to build EQUI-KIDS’ programs and financial support for those programs. The Executive Director will have supervisory responsibility for 3 direct reports and ultimate oversight of the organization’s 8 staff. In addition to management responsibilities, the Executive Director’s focus will be on cultivating external relationships to raise money and develop support for the organization.
It is imperative that the successful candidate be a collaborative leader, an experienced fundraiser, have superior written and verbal communication skills, hold a minimum of a BS/BA degree, and have 7-10 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in business or nonprofit management. Successful major gift fundraising experience is preferred.
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Benefits package
Fax or e-mail cover letter, resume, three references and salary requirements by Friday, August 6, 2010 to:
Wendy McGrady
Vice President
The Curtis Group
757-299-8200 fax