Hi,



I'm working pro bono with the IGDA Board to find an Executive Director who wants
to make a difference and impact the worldwide games community. Do you have any
suggestions or recommendations of top talent? I've also included a copy of the
position description below.



Kind Regards,



Marta Daglow
Independent Game Recruiter

Daglow Consulting Group
(415) 461-5845

mdaglow@...<mailto:mdaglow@...>

www.daglowconsulting.com<http://www.daglowconsulting.com>


Executive Director

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference and impact the worldwide
games community?

The Role

The International Game Developer's Association (IGDA) is looking for an
influential leader to carry out the organization's strategic plans and take
responsibility for achieving its short and long-term goals, work closely with
the IGDA Board of Directors, volunteers and a small "virtual staff", the
Executive Director will take an entrepreneurial approach to setting strategies
and organizing operations to maximize the fundraising potential of the IGDA. You
must have the ability to anchor the IGDA's presence and project its value in the
game community, uniting staff, volunteers, developers and publishers to achieve
a common goal. Key areas of focus for the ED include:

* Networking with Members and prospective Members to publicize, promote
and actualize the IGDA's goals and values: Chapters, Events/Parties, SIGs,
Forums, LinkedIn private group.

* Exploring and addressing significant industry issues affecting game
development: Quality of Life, Recognition of Talent, Diversity

* Enhancing programs for professional development and Member education:
SIGs, Leadership Forum.

* Influencing regulations and public perceptions that affect the medium
of games: Anti-Censorship Advocacy, Speakers Bureau.

* Securing and sharing with Members the most up-to-date and in-depth
games industry information: White Papers, Wiki Knowledge Base, Columns/Articles.

* Providing standards and guidelines that help evolve the industry:
Credit Standards, ECQC, Casual Games Reporting Standards.
Job Responsibilities

* In collaboration with the Board of Directors, develop and implement
new programs, strategic directions, and organizational and financial plans,
continuously improving the quality and effectiveness of current programs to
assure that the IGDA's long-range strategy and mission are carried out and that
clearly defined results are achieved.

* Prioritize day-to-day management and back-office support of the
organization, including being the primary point of contact with any paid staff
and external contractors.

* Maintain a climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates a diverse staff
of top quality people, both paid and volunteer.

* Constructively participate in and facilitate Executive Committee and
Board meetings and discussions, as well as the meetings and discussions of other
Board committees of which the ED is a member.

* Serve as the IGDA's public spokesman and oversee PR and marketing
efforts that promote the organization.

* Identify, develop and nurture external relationships and partnerships
with related organizations.

* Promote, encourage and facilitate active and broad participation by
volunteers. Serve as advisor and coach to volunteer leadership and members.

* Travel (up to 20%) as needed to participate in industry events and
support local chapters.
Financial

* Prepare an annual budget to submit to the Finance Committee and the
Board.

* Develop and acquire sponsorships and financial support to help fund
programs.

* Monitor and control expenditures to ensure they fall within the
approved budget, and exercise responsible financial stewardship.
Personal

* Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in
the industry.

* Follow the highest ethical standards, ensure accountability, and
comply with all applicable laws.
Desired Skills
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

* Minimum of five years executive experience leading an organization or
a division of a larger entity, with responsibility for studio management
including business development, financial management, administration, budgeting,
and/or implementing complex programs.

* Experience volunteering in the non-profit sector is a major plus.

* Strong interpersonal skills that will allow leadership by consensus in
a non-profit professional organization that is driven by a diverse
constituencies and volunteers. Ability to act as a facilitator within the
volunteer leadership team of the IGDA.

* Ability to translate strategic guidance from Board or Management into
specific goals, and to initiate and manage programs and activities that meet
those goals in a measurable and timely fashion.

* Able to balance the need to achieve objectives with the need to build
consensus among diverse constituencies.

* Demonstrated integrity to enable relationship building with our studio
partners, corporate sponsors, and other organizations.

* Managing outside contractors and in-house staff.

* Strong public speaking skills and experience, and the ability to
articulate the IGDA mission and values, along with the value of Games as a
medium.

* Ability to see and develop the "big picture" while maintaining
attention to detail.

* Professionally and passionately articulate the IGDA mission, values
and ideals to broad audiences and diverse stakeholders.

* Comfortable with the technology and tools needed to communicate,
manage, and lead a virtual organization.

* Self directed and able to set and achieve goals with minimal
managerial oversight.

About the IGDA

The International Game Developers Association's mission is to advance the
careers and enhance the lives of game developers by connecting members with
their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that
affect the developer community. The IGDA has established the long term goal of
becoming the organization that anyone who is involved in game development
believes he/she must belong to in order to complete his/her identity and further
their personal and professional goals. The IGDA's core values are: community,
professionalism, expression, innovation, impact, leadership and fun.

How to Apply

The Executive Director is a full-time, exempt position. The IGDA is offering a
competitive salary and benefits package. Please send your resume and cover
letter describing why you are the best candidate for this role to Marta Daglow
at search@...<mailto:search@...> All inquiries and applications will
be Confidential. Note: Daglow Consulting Group has been engaged by the IGDA to
conduct this search pro bono in the tradition of the IGDA volunteers who have
built the organization over the last 15 years. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer.





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