Executive Director Kathy’s Place

Kathy's Place is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by creating safe and affordable neighborhood communities where single moms are empowered with the resources they need to build a thriving future for their family.

As a new non-profit organization with minimal infrastructure and ambitious growth goals, we are seeking an Executive Director able and willing to expand our programs and deepen our community partnerships, diversify and expand our development platform, and effectively engage and grow our Board of Directors – all in service to our mission.

Executive Director Job Responsibilities

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall operational responsibility for Kathy’s Place’s facilities, staff, programs, and finances. Strategically, the Executive Director will also be responsible for engaging the Board of Directors in establishing a long-range strategic plan and executing a diversified and sustainable development plan to continually build resources and support for the organization.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as a deep understanding of nonprofit management practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizational Management: Overseeing staff, volunteers, and operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programs and services.
• Fundraising and Development: Leading fundraising efforts, securing grants, and cultivating relationships with donors and partners.
• Financial Management: Managing the organization's budget, ensuring financial stability, and overseeing financial reporting.
• Community Engagement: Building relationships with community members, partners, and stakeholders, and representing the organization at public events and outreach initiatives.
• Board Relations: Working collaboratively with the board of directors to provide strategic guidance and ensure effective governance.
• Compliance and Legal: Ensuring the organization adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing the organization's strategic plan to advance its mission and goals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and relationship building.
• Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial management principles, budgeting, and accounting.
• Strategic Planning: Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, as well as measuring outcomes.
• Fundraising: Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and donor relations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, board members, and community members.
• Organizational Management: Experience in managing staff, volunteers, and operations.

Pay and Benefit Package

• Competitive salary
• Simple IRA with 3% Employee Match
• Healthcare Benefits
• Two Weeks of Paid Vacation in the First 6 months, Three Weeks of Annual Vacation Thereafter

Executive Director Qualifications / Skills

The ED will be thoroughly committed to Kathy’s Place mission. All candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience.

• Able to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Exhibits Passion, idealism, and integrity
• Positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Demonstrated historic excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage and develop teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and able to work independently
• Enthusiastic and dynamic with proven people skills
• Organized and results oriented

Please submit your resume and cover letter to info@kathysplace.org