Presents …

President/CEO ~ Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans

Ballinger|Leafblad is proud to present the following information on behalf of our client, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV).

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PRESENTING OUR CLIENT ~ Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that has been offering support and assistance to veterans for more than 25 years. Each year MACV receives upwards of 25,000 contacts, inquiries, and requests from veterans across the state. In 2015, MACV comprehensively served thousands of veterans and their families throughout Minnesota, many of whom were homeless or experiencing a crisis that could lead to homelessness. The need for these services continues to rise. Many homeless and veterans’ organizations recognize MACV’s transitional and permanent housing programs as a model for the nation. MACV has a passion for serving those in Minnesota who first served us. The organization looks for the barriers veterans have faced, how they overcame those barriers, and what they are doing now to help other veterans deal with those same issues. Homelessness and its consequences are leading causes of personal and family suffering, and result in major healthcare and social costs. MACV exists to directly help veterans and their families affected by homelessness or those in danger of becoming homeless. It also strives to serve, inform, educate and train others to carry a message of hope. As a result, MACV aims to set a national standard for respectfully meeting housing and supportive services needs of veterans, while maintaining the dignity of all those involved. Through outreach offices in Minneapolis, Duluth, and Mankato, MACV provides and coordinates services for veterans in need throughout the entire state of Minnesota. Following is the overall demographic breakout of MACV clients:

Men – 88 percent – Women 12 percent Veterans with families seeking assistance – 25 percent of the total clients Veterans from conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq – 33 percent of total clients (and this number is rising)

Veterans with a disability – 70 percent of total clients MACV provides a structured assistance program, giving the veteran support to once again become a productive member of the community, confidence to rebuild relationships, and assurance that the community recognizes and cares about them and their service to our country.

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MISSION, CORE VALUES AND VISION ~ Mission To provide assistance throughout Minnesota to positively motivated veterans and their families who are homeless or experiencing other life crises. Core Values MACV believes:

In promoting the respect and dignity of veterans in need through caring and teamwork. That homelessness and prevention of homelessness are multi-dimensional

circumstances requiring a multi-disciplinary, holistic approach for recovery. Sober living provides the context for action and foundation for multi-dimensional,

holistic recovery. In valuing our history. Veterans who have honorably served our country deserve all the support and resources

the community can provide in dealing with critical issues. In being leaders, and requiring professional acumen and integrity from all staff and

board members. Innovation, collaboration, and continuing education are essential in meeting these

veterans’ needs.

As stewards of community resources, MACV strives to avoid duplicating existing services and to ensure all funds are used as effectively as possible.

No veteran in need will be turned away without doing everything feasible with available resources to get the assistance needed.

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Vision

MACV Is recognized as a state-wide leader in addressing homelessness, and in homeless

prevention among veterans through innovative programs, key partnerships, and effective advocacy.

MACV provides a broad continuum of supportive and low-income housing options and innovative employment programs to promote financial independence of the veterans served, and assists, supports and inspires veterans experiencing homelessness to achieve and contribute toward their goals for housing and employment.

MACV leads efforts to engage all sectors in advancing an advocacy agenda that promotes housing as a basic human right.

MACV builds on its unique relationships with its key supporters to create a community engaged in ending and preventing homelessness.

MACV develops and maintains consistent and sustainable funding through diversified

sources to include recurring annual fundraising events.

PROGRAMS ~

Assistance

MACV is dedicated to honoring those who served us first. MACV does not duplicate any services already available through federal, state or county veteran benefits.

The first step is to connect a veteran with the Veterans Administration for medical and mental health benefits, and the county and state for access to those programs. However, there are gaps in these services –

primarily housing and employment support. MAVC offers assistance with the following: • Mortgage • Rent • Utilities • Transportation

• Food • Employment • Legal Referrals (Vetlaw) Vetlaw Vetlaw was created to address legal issues that can present a barrier to employment or

housing once other immediate needs are met. These issues can include unlawful detainer/evictions, child support, DUI/DWI, driver’s license suspension/revocation, back taxes, or defaulted student loans. Since the

program began in November of 2003, there have been nearly 800 files opened for veterans in the MACV program. These files represent individual legal issues for more than 450 individual veterans served.

Housing

MACV offers Structured Independent Living (SIL) Houses for many clients who show a desire to live a sober life after drug and alcohol treatment. The length of stay varies, and is dependent on the circumstances, but the maximum stay is two years. The program’s name is significant because it combines two important concepts: Independence and Structure. SIL House residents have been deemed eligible and appropriate for independent living. This means they are responsible for the

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management of the normal duties that arise in almost any other independent housing environment.

The program is simple; yet following it is not always easy. Recovery is too often lost amid the pressures of daily living. Without structure, discipline and a supportive environment, the recovering person may become discouraged and confused, and revert to the old ways of thinking, and ultimately relapse. Conversely, the personal experience of the power of a 12-step

recovery program and the benefits that follow become motivation for continued sobriety and growth.

MACV provides a structured program, giving

the homeless veteran the support to again become a productive member of the community, the knowledge that the community cares, and the confidence to build relationships. It is intended to give back to veterans the way of life she or he fought to preserve.

MACV has several SIL Houses, which are located in St. Cloud, Richfield, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Maplewood, and Duluth. Currently some houses are sponsored with funding by

Wells Fargo Bank, Donaldson Company, and the Disabled American Veterans.

Building 47

A 13-bed residential facility run by MACV Metro provides safe, clean and structured housing for homeless single male veterans in the Twin Cities Metro Area

Permanent Supportive Housing

In 2006, 11 units of permanent supportive housing were opened in Mankato. The

Permanent Supportive Housing program provides long-term, community-based housing and supportive services for homeless veterans with disabilities. The intent of this program is to enable disabled veterans to live as independently as possible in a permanent setting. Supportive services may be provided by the agency managing the housing or another public or private service agency.

MACV Duluth and Duluth Veterans' Place

The Duluth office moved into its new location in December of 2010. The renovation project, which was a partnership between MACV and the Northern Communities Land Trust (NCLT), was completed in March of 2011. Duluth Veterans’ Place has 11 permanent housing units, four transitional housing units, and one transitional disabled accessible unit. Supportive services for veterans are provided onsite, and MACV Duluth’s administrative offices are housed in one of the buildings. All of MACV Duluth's services are available in one convenient location.

Emergency Assistance To be eligible for services, clients must be a veteran with a minimum of 181 days of active duty service. For most programs, MACV follows the same eligibility criteria as the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs. The veteran must be a Minnesota resident (for at least 30 days) and either

homeless, or at imminent risk of becoming homeless, and must be motivated to make positive change. To be eligible for housing assistance, the veteran should pay no more than 30 percent of their income toward monthly housing expenses.

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Once a case file has been opened, income

verified and eligibility determined, payments are made directly to the service provider (i.e. utility company, landlord, mortgage holder) on the client’s behalf. Generally, emergency assistance is provided on behalf of clients on a one-time basis in which the payment is considered to resolve the current crisis. All services are confidential, and release of information for any purpose requires formal written consent by the client.

StandDown

The original StandDown for homeless veterans was modelled after the StandDown concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. At secure base camp areas, troops were able to take care of personal hygiene, get clean uniforms, enjoy warm meals, receive medical and dental care, mail and receive

letters, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends

in a safe environment. StandDown afforded battle-weary soldiers the opportunity to renew their spirit, health and overall sense of well-being. That purpose still stands today when MACV hosts a StandDown for homeless veterans and those experiencing an issue which has become a barrier in their lives. The idea is to bring many services to one location and make them more accessible to all veterans who otherwise may not seek out services or

take advantage of benefits due to them.

MACV hosts a number of StandDown events throughout the state during the year. The Metro StandDown is a two-day event; the other MACV StandDowns held throughout the year are one-day events. These events offer the same one-stop services. This ability to gather so much information and receive assistance from multiple agencies at one time is what makes each MACV StandDown such a huge asset to veterans.

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PRESENTING THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT/CEO ~ Reports to: Board of Directors Evaluation: Annually by the Board Chair/Executive Committee Location: Headquarters – St. Paul PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and communicate a vision and strategies for ending homelessness among

veterans in Minnesota; inspire others and secure and organize the resources necessary to achieve that vision.

Develop and implement the organization’s financial strategy, including obtaining private and public dollars to finance the activities of the organization, managing the funds to achieve organizational goals effectively, sustaining the organization and seeking opportunities to increase the accomplishments of the organization.

Maintain positive and proactive relationships with local and national stakeholders including funders, governmental leaders, advocacy organizations, provider organizations, and other leaders in the community working to end homelessness.

Oversee the organization’s programmatic vision that coordinates service delivery, including primary providers, other community supporters, supportive housing and participant self-determination, that will result in positive outcomes for participants.

Ensure implementation of systems to evaluate whether the organization is achieving its mission, including to what degree the organization contributes to improving the lives of participants, and insure these services are provided in a cost-effective manner.

Oversee an engaged community involvement strategy to get community feedback on the organization’s strategies.

Effectively lead team members to achieve the mission of the organization, including hiring and supervising staff and consultants, and working well with the MACV Board of Directors.

DUTIES & EXPECTATIONS General: The President/CEO is responsible for the strategic leadership of MACV, including hiring and supervising office and managerial staff, implementing strategic and operational programs, overseeing fundraising and development activities, supervising distribution of grant funds, assuring fiscal and compliance integrity, and leadership of the organization in harmony with the organization’s values and in furtherance of the mission statement of the organization. The President/CEO will be responsible for leading the organization through technological change and political/funding challenges. The President/CEO reports to and is evaluated annually by the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans Board of Directors.

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Specifics: The President/CEO of MACV provides overall leadership and guidance to the organization as it serves veterans throughout Minnesota. This role works closely with board chair and executive committee. Most importantly, the President/CEO will be the point person for all public and private discourse and will act as the voice of MACV with a variety of stakeholders. The President/CEO strategically identifies and works with public, private, and nonprofit partners integral to providing supportive services to veterans and family members. The President/ CEO provides leadership and management related to staff and programs associated with the organization’s goals, and provides oversight and functional control of all grants. The President/ CEO manages and provides controls for maximizing all assets and funds entrusted to MACV, and is responsible for ongoing coordination with all governmental entities in support of the MACV mission. The President/CEO is responsible for establishing an ongoing corporate program to solicit private support. While fundraising is not the primary goal of the leader, it is understood that generating operating dollars through alliances and corporate donors is a necessary role inherent to the position. The President/CEO establishes and maintains a professional organizational image through communications, information systems, and electronic tools and media, and ensures MACV achieves and maintains statewide recognition in a number of important sectors. Primary Objectives of the Position: This position is comprised of five main areas of responsibility:

1) Leader: Advising the board, and advocating and promoting community change related to the mission; motivates the staff in achievement of the organization’s programs and operations.

2) Communicator: Ensures staff and board have meaningful and up-to-date information; looks to the future for change opportunities; interfaces with board and staff; interfaces between organization and community.

3) Decision Maker: Formulates policies and planning recommendations to the board; decides or guides courses of action in operations by staff.

4) Manager: Oversees operations of organization; implements plans; manages team members; manages financial and physical resources.

5) Board Developer: Assists in selection and evaluation of board members; makes recommendations and supports board during self-evaluation.

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Other Position Responsibilities:

A. Financial Management This function includes overall direction for all financial management, accounting, and budgeting functions. The CEO develops financial procedures and directs their implementation. He or she manages all financial and accounting activities. The CEO provides leadership and guidance related to consulting relationships and the organizational audit.

B. Programs/Grants

The CEO oversees the organizational grants function. This includes oversight of reports and audits as well as relationships with funders to include the Department of Labor, HUD, Health & Human Services, EFSP, and the MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs. The role is instrumental in setting direction and leading an effective grant and program process.

C. Human Resources

The CEO is responsible for leadership of the organization, including all human resources activities. The CEO develops and implements recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, employee relations, policies, and training and development programs.

D. Management & Administration The CEO position currently includes the following direct reports: Administrative Director and Program Director. Maintains all Board of Director policies, procedures, support, and information. This role is involved on organizational committees such as Homeless Management Information System, Continuum of Care meetings, and others as appropriate.

E. Community Activities The CEO will have a curiosity and learning lens on the sector. He or she will assess the impact of current programs on the community and will seek out and maintain effective relationships with community, professional, technical, and government agencies to achieve high-quality services for the veterans to promote the mission of the organization. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Strategy Strategic thinking skills and the ability to identify trends, and collaboratively develop

strategies to address needs. Experience setting strategy and direction and working with a board of directors.

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Relationships and Leadership Demonstrated leadership ability, including supervisory experience, and experience working

in collaboration with multiple parties with diverse interests. Experience forming and maintaining strong working relationships with a variety of

stakeholders. A strong understanding of when to lead and when to let others lead. Ability to lead and cultivate the team approach of the organization. Commitment to support

and recognize the contributions of other members of the team. Communications Excellent oral and written communications skills. Exceptional skills with public speaking, persuasion and advocacy. Strong influencing skills both within and outside the organization. Ability to drive consensus. Financial Experience in fiscal management, including complex financial statements, budgets and

contracts. Ability to manage risk and envision financial models that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrated fundraising ability in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Policy and Program Programmatic leadership experience including policy development. Personal Attributes Ability to empathize and communicate effectively with people who are homeless. Ability to demonstrate grace under pressure. Have a sense of humor and know when to use it. Uphold the highest level of integrity with people and information. PRESENTING THE TWIN CITIES OF SAINT PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA ~ The Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis are a unique blend of small town and major cosmopolitan hub. Both urban cores boast a thriving business atmosphere. Saint Paul, as the state capital, is home to state government and has a more historical vibe. Minneapolis is the larger and more commercial of the two cities. Outside of the central downtowns however, both cities have many distinct neighborhoods and residents identify more with their individual neighborhood than with the larger city as a whole.

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Both cities share a common root of being river towns and the outdoors are a major attraction for residents and tourists alike. In addition to the mighty Mississippi River, there are more than 100 lakes (more than 900 when including the suburbs), more than 250 parks and miles of biking and walking trails. Nearly every weekend in the summer there are several outdoor events for participants and spectators--triathlons, biking races, running races, boat races, water skiing competitions, golf tournaments and more. The active lifestyle of Twin Cities’ residents doesn't lie dormant during the winter either. There are miles of cross-country skiing trails, several downhill ski areas within an hour’s drive, ice skating, snowmobile riding, sledding, and--of course--ice fishing.

For those who prefer activity of the spectator variety, the Twin Cities is home to several major sports teams: Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx, Minnesota United FC (soccer), and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse). There is also a minor league baseball team, the Saint Paul Saints. The Twin Cities have hosted the World Series, Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball Finals, the USGA U. S. Open, the PGA Championships and the Special Olympics. In 2014, Target Field was the setting for baseball's All-Star Game. This year the beautiful Hazeltine Golf Course will host the Ryder Cup and in 2018, the Super Bowl will be played in a newly built, state-of-the-art stadium.

But the Twin Cities have more to offer than participatory and spectator sporting events. There are countless arts and culture offerings here. The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra has a reputation as one of the top orchestras in the world and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Since the early 1960s, the Guthrie Theatre has staged A-plus shows from the classical to the contemporary. Popular national shows and performers also tour through the Twin Cities year-round at stages in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul and at the University. There are more than 30 theatre venues, 10 dance companies, and 30 classical music groups in the cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis alone.

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For the museum-goer, there are more than 60 museums in the Twin Cities. The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children's Museum (both in Saint Paul) offer highly interactive learning and fun experiences for the entire family. The Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum for all ages, with permanent and changing exhibits, lectures and events. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has a collection of more than 100,000 pieces. The Walker Art Center has been called "possibly the best contemporary art museum in the U. S." by Newsweek, and has more than 11,000 pieces. The University of Minnesota's Weisman Art Museum is also a contemporary art destination. Beyond the outdoor, sports, entertainment and culture, perhaps the biggest attraction for the Twin Cities is the lifestyle. Forbes hailed Saint Paul and Minneapolis as the nation's healthiest cities. USA Today named Saint Paul as North America's "Most Romantic City.” The Twin Cities offer award-winning restaurants (several chefs have been regional James Beard Award winners). In addition to the popular Mall of America, there are plenty of unique shopping districts in both cities and in the suburbs.

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