Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $90,000 – $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience

About Chair the Love

Chair the Love is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to purchasing, supplying, and distributing new wheelchairs to the most vulnerable disabled individuals around the world. We partner with local and international organizations to ensure recipients receive not only mobility, but also training, maintenance, and long-term support to restore their dignity and independence.

Each year, we distribute 15 containers—about 4,200 wheelchairs—across North and South America, Africa, and Asia. We’re at a pivotal moment of growth and are seeking our first full-time Executive Director to lead us into our next chapter.

Position Summary

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of Chair the Love and is responsible for leading the organization’s strategy, operations, and growth. This role offers flexibility for remote work but requires periodic travel to the Chair the Love office in Orlando, Florida, and to domestic and international partner sites as needed. The Executive Director will report directly to the Board of Directors and oversee all day-to-day operations, staff, fundraising, and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Develop strategic plans with the collaboration and guidance of the board that align with the organization’s mission.
• Translate the board’s strategic vision into day-to-day operations and measurable outcomes.
• Cultivate a mission-driven culture of excellence, collaboration, and transparency.
• Serve as a spokesperson and advocate for Chair the Love.

Fundraising & Donor Relations

• Lead fundraising initiatives including individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grants, and events.
• Develop and steward relationships with major donors, Rotary Clubs, foundations, and community partners.

Communications & Outreach

• Act as the primary spokesperson and brand ambassador.
• Elevate storytelling through digital channels, email, social media, and donor events.
• Collaborate on campaign messaging that connects emotionally and drives action.

Program Oversight & Partnerships

• Supervise the planning and execution of wheelchair distributions and international missions.
• Maintain strong relationships with international partners to ensure quality of service and sustainability.
• Track impact metrics and provide regular reports on program outcomes.

Operations & Financial Management

• Oversee the organization’s budget, financial integrity, and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure effective administrative processes including HR, IT, insurance, and financial controls.
• Recruit, lead, and manage staff, consultants, and volunteers as needed.

Board Collaboration

• Report regularly to the Board of Directors and implement board-approved policies and strategies.
• Facilitate board meetings, advisory boards, committee coordination, and strategic decision-making support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit or social impact sector.
• Experience in organizing and leading volunteers
• Proven success in fundraising, program leadership, and team management.
• Strong organizational, financial, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for international humanitarian service and improving quality of life for the disabled.
• Bachelor’s degree required, a degree in nonprofit management or related field preferred.

Work Environment

• Light travel may be required to attend meetings and events
• Occasional travel to international program locations.

Please apply by sending your resume to jobs@chairthelove.org.