Executive Director

Title: Executive Director
Organization: Threshold Choir
Type of org: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Work type: 20 hour/week, remote
Travel: Minimal
Salary range: $45-55K annual
Website: https://thresholdchoir.org/

Overview

Threshold Choir (TC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization of chapters whose
mission is singing for people at the thresholds of life. Having grown from a handful of
groups in California 24 years ago, it is now a network of over 200 active chapters across
the U.S.A., Canada, and other countries. Threshold Choir seeks an Executive Director
who is both mission-driven and an effective nonprofit manager.

Founded in 2000 and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, Threshold Choir is
unique in its purpose and repertoire. TC members sing at the bedside in groups of two
to four, offering gentle songs acapella in blended harmony for those on the thresholds of
life in hospice and assisted living facilities, hospitals and homes. Chapters vary in size,
from less than ten to fifty or more, yet all follow the policies and guidance of the
organization. TC has more than 2,000 members, and in the words of its founder Kate
Munger, Threshold Choir singing is “kindness made audible.” Each year TC offers
songs of comfort to over 10,000 people and their families and caregivers.

Threshold Choir has three half-time remote positions, including the Executive Director
(ED), a Member and Chapter Development Director (MCD) and an administrative
assistant. While ultimately responsible for leading the entire organization, the ED’s
primary responsibilities are executive, and include, but are not limited to, a focus on
legal requirements, organizational operations, strategic initiatives, financial stability,
communications, and fundraising. The MCD and administrative assistant report to the
ED, and the ED reports to the TC Board of Directors.

Threshold Choir is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. It has no religious affiliation,
and its services are offered free of charge.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum of five years of nonprofit
experience and demonstrated success in the following areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Sustain and articulate the vision and mission of Threshold Choir
• Lead and collaborate effectively with all constituents
• Represent and be an ambassador for TC at local, national, and international levels
• Manage organizational change

Strategic planning

• Drive strategic planning process and oversee implementation and periodic
  reviews
• Develop annual goals and measures in accordance with long-term strategy
• Develop and implement plans to broaden diversity within TC
• Develop and implement succession strategies at all levels

Board of Directors

• Oversee and report on the organization’s results to the Board of Directors
• Develop, train and support the volunteer Board of Directors and its committees
• Implement and enforce Board approved policies and initiatives

Compliance/legal

• Ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met
• Ensure that TC operates ethically at all times

Financial Management

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of finance and the ability to build financial forecasting models
• Develop budgets; manage and track finances
• Report financial data and key metrics

Fundraising

• Support Board fundraising efforts for the organization
• Work with the Board’s Fundraising Committee to develop and implement plans to
  expand the donor base
• Initiate, cultivate and expand relationships with the organization’s current and
  prospective donors

Technology

• Create and implement a 5-year technology strategy
• Maintain and strengthen the website to facilitate essential organization functions
• Utilize appropriate technology for financial management, regulatory reporting,
  fundraising records and other organizational purposes

Operations

• Utilize skills in project planning, time management, prioritization, delegation,
  volunteer management, and team building in day-to-day operations
• Provide prompt, efficient and effective responses to chapter, member and public
  inquiries
• Manage, track, measure and report on program outcomes

Communication and outreach

• Communicate clearly, effectively and in a timely manner with all constituents
• Develop and implement a public relations strategy
• Participate in end-of-life coalitions, including building connections with related
  organizations, practitioners and facilities

Human Resources

• Handle all employment matters; maintain personnel records; oversee payroll
  processing; ensure proper filing of state and federal payroll taxes

Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Threshold_ED@thresholdchoir.org.