Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community for children and families? Do you bring a commitment to reducing trauma for vulnerable populations through culturally competent, collaborative services? Are you a mission-driven executive with a proven record of leading nonprofit organizations to growth and sustainability?

An established, accredited nonprofit dedicated to child advocacy and trauma-informed care is seeking a visionary and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact and innovation. This is a pivotal opportunity for a values-aligned leader to shape strategy, deepen community partnerships, drive resource development, and ensure the delivery of exceptional services.

• Serve as a strategic thought leader, developing and implementing a long-range strategic plan aligned with the organization's mission.

• Cultivate relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, community partners, elected officials, and donors.

• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workplace culture that attracts, motivates, and retains a high-performing, diverse team.

• Ensure compliance with national and state accreditation standards, including those governing multidisciplinary team (MDT) coordination.

• Provide leadership to the MDT, ensuring effective collaboration across agencies such as law enforcement, legal, healthcare, and social services.

• Oversee financial planning and accountability, including annual budget development, fiscal stewardship, and clean annual audits.

• Develop and implement a multi-year donor engagement strategy, inclusive of major gifts and capacity-building campaigns.

• Lead talent recruitment, development, and performance management with a focus on building a mission-driven, growth-oriented team.

• Set and track measurable objectives in alignment with strategic goals and fundraising campaigns.

• Recommend and implement policy and programmatic initiatives to meet evolving community needs.

• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in the nonprofit sector or a related field.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, financial oversight, and compliance with grant requirements.

• Proven track record of successful fundraising, particularly in major gifts and donor cultivation.

• Advanced knowledge of MDT operations and trauma-informed practices related to child abuse, domestic violence, or related fields.

• Familiarity with standards from relevant accrediting bodies (e.g., NCA, CJCC, GVAA).

• Strategic leadership and a results-driven mindset.

• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal skills.

• Exceptional communication, persuasion, and public speaking ability.

• Ethical, transparent, and mission-focused decision-making.

• Demonstrated success in fostering inclusive, high-performing team cultures.

• Skilled in balancing strategic vision with tactical execution.

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with agility and accountability.

Annual salary range : $125,000 – $175,000, commensurate with experience.

This organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees upon request.

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