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CeaseFire Maryland Executive Director Resignation
Press Release
August 28, 2005
For Immediate Release
Executive Director Steps Down
CeaseFire Maryland’s Executive Director, Leah Barrett, has decided to resign after two and a half years at the head of the gun safety organization to pursue other interests and to devote more time to her two children. ?She is grateful for the opportunity to have served the gun violence prevention community in Maryland and acknowledges the unique challenges her successor will face. ?However, she is confident that the political climate will soon shift to one more in tune with the values of most Marylanders.
“Marylanders understand that sensible gun safety laws save lives,” she said. ?“We all want to live in communities free from gun violence which kills 650 Marylanders each year and wounds countless others. ?And we refuse to be intimidated by a gun lobby that believes, among other things, that military-style assault rifles belong in the hands of civilians.”?
Fred Davis, President, CeaseFire Maryland Education Fund stated that “Leah Barrett provided strong leadership to CeaseFire Md. through her perseverance, determination, and unwavering dedication to the cause of reducing gun violence in Maryland.”
Since 1986, CeaseFire Maryland has worked to reduce gun violence in Maryland through public education and advocacy for effective gun policy. ?A successor to Ms. Barrett will be announced in due course. ?
CEASEFIRE MARYLAND, INC. CEASEFIRE MARYLAND EDUCATION FUND, INC JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director maintains overall responsibility (for both organizations) for fundraising, budget, staffing, and all office administration duties, as well as program development and implementation and community involvement, including media relations.
The director should be capable of developing strong community relationships and providing leadership in the gun violence prevention movement on a local and national level. The executive director will report to the Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain fiscally sound financial management
Develop and implement fundraising activities with the assistance of the board
Conduct official correspondence of the organization and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents
Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Represent the organization in the community at large and among its constituents; protect and maintain CFMd’s integrity and good name
Work with the board to conceive public education and advocacy projects designed to reduce gun violence and execute these projects effectively.
Serve as CFMd’s chief spokesperson and thereby assure that its mission is effectively presented
Develop strong working relationships and partnerships with selected organizations and corporations
Foster proactive relations with members of the media
Execute the recruitment, employment and release of all personnel Encourage staff and volunteer development and education
Implement personnel policies and submit recommendations to the Board for policy revisions
Oversee the development of all grant proposals and contracts; monitor contract compliance; conduct program planning, evaluation and continual program improvement
Identify current issues and educate the local constituency for change; advocate and lobby for change on the local, state and national levels
Coordinate regular Board and Committee meetings; implement Board policies, procedures and direction; communicate regularly with the Board
To apply, submit resume and letter of interest to CFMD at [email protected] or by mail to CeaseFire Maryland, 3000 Chestnut Ave., Suite 203, Baltimore, MD 21211. All resumes and letters of interest must be postmarked by September 17, 2005 and received by September 21, 2005.
Press Release
August 28, 2005
For Immediate Release
Executive Director Steps Down
CeaseFire Maryland’s Executive Director, Leah Barrett, has decided to resign after two and a half years at the head of the gun safety organization to pursue other interests and to devote more time to her two children. ?She is grateful for the opportunity to have served the gun violence prevention community in Maryland and acknowledges the unique challenges her successor will face. ?However, she is confident that the political climate will soon shift to one more in tune with the values of most Marylanders.
“Marylanders understand that sensible gun safety laws save lives,” she said. ?“We all want to live in communities free from gun violence which kills 650 Marylanders each year and wounds countless others. ?And we refuse to be intimidated by a gun lobby that believes, among other things, that military-style assault rifles belong in the hands of civilians.”?
Fred Davis, President, CeaseFire Maryland Education Fund stated that “Leah Barrett provided strong leadership to CeaseFire Md. through her perseverance, determination, and unwavering dedication to the cause of reducing gun violence in Maryland.”
Since 1986, CeaseFire Maryland has worked to reduce gun violence in Maryland through public education and advocacy for effective gun policy. ?A successor to Ms. Barrett will be announced in due course. ?
CEASEFIRE MARYLAND, INC. CEASEFIRE MARYLAND EDUCATION FUND, INC JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director maintains overall responsibility (for both organizations) for fundraising, budget, staffing, and all office administration duties, as well as program development and implementation and community involvement, including media relations.
The director should be capable of developing strong community relationships and providing leadership in the gun violence prevention movement on a local and national level. The executive director will report to the Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain fiscally sound financial management
Develop and implement fundraising activities with the assistance of the board
Conduct official correspondence of the organization and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents
Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Represent the organization in the community at large and among its constituents; protect and maintain CFMd’s integrity and good name
Work with the board to conceive public education and advocacy projects designed to reduce gun violence and execute these projects effectively.
Serve as CFMd’s chief spokesperson and thereby assure that its mission is effectively presented
Develop strong working relationships and partnerships with selected organizations and corporations
Foster proactive relations with members of the media
Execute the recruitment, employment and release of all personnel Encourage staff and volunteer development and education
Implement personnel policies and submit recommendations to the Board for policy revisions
Oversee the development of all grant proposals and contracts; monitor contract compliance; conduct program planning, evaluation and continual program improvement
Identify current issues and educate the local constituency for change; advocate and lobby for change on the local, state and national levels
Coordinate regular Board and Committee meetings; implement Board policies, procedures and direction; communicate regularly with the Board
To apply, submit resume and letter of interest to CFMD at [email protected] or by mail to CeaseFire Maryland, 3000 Chestnut Ave., Suite 203, Baltimore, MD 21211. All resumes and letters of interest must be postmarked by September 17, 2005 and received by September 21, 2005.
