Executive Director

About the Position
As Executive Director, you will lead our strategic and operational planning efforts to build a
sustainable organization that will thrive well in the future. You will lead the organization’s
strategic planning, fundraising process, and build upon the financial, human resources and
operations infrastructure, to carry out the organization’s mission and program delivery
success, while fostering a Christ-centered culture. The position reports directly to the Board
of Directors. Your challenge - to take the organization to the next sustainable level, in
building transformed, Christ-centered lives for the growing number of at-risk youths.
About Us
Agape House, founded in 1999, is a Christ-centered therapeutic and behavioral health
counseling, housing and education center for at-risk youths in Wisconsin. Agape House’s
mission is to transform at-risk youth, so they find hope, healing and purpose through Christ.

Key Responsibilities
Leadership, Strategic Planning and Board Relations
• Partner with the BOD and staff, to implement the organization’s mission, strategic
planning and programs, to achieve measurable outcomes and business plan
success
• Establish and enhance effective policies and procedures
Fundraising and Resource Development
• Responsible for securing funding, through donor solicitation and relationships, to
ensure financial sustainability
• Oversee the annual fundraising program, track and analyze fundraising
performance
External Relations and Community Outreach
• Acts as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the mission of the organization,
building relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and partnerships
Financial, Organization and Operations Management
• Responsible for the sustainability, transparency, and financial planning process
integrity
• Develop and be accountable for managing budgets, payroll, and financial
operations
Staff and Volunteer Management
• Leads and motivates staff and volunteers, focusing on retention, and staff
development
• Recruit, train, and retain a qualified staff and volunteer teams
• Set the organizational culture for inspiring and motivating staff
Spiritual Leadership
• Provide Christ-centered spiritual leadership with internal and external contacts
• Encourage spiritual growth and Christ-like character among staff and residents
Youth Services and Behavioral Health / Trauma
• Leading Program Directors in the counseling and care of at-risk / traumatized youth

Professional Skills and Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Nonprofit management leadership experience
• Leadership experience motivating and collaborating with staff and board members
• Demonstrated successful fundraising experience
• Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community
• Strong financial and business planning management skills and analytics
• Strong written and oral communication skills and public speaking ability
• A Believer and spiritual follower of Christ
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience and / or knowledge of non-profit management systems a plus (e.g. Blackbaud,
CharityEngine, Springly, Neon CRM, Charity Tracker, GiveButter, Keela, or Bloomerang)

Application Process

• Salary and benefits are negotiable, with compensation commensurate with
experience.
• Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will close when the first
qualified candidate is selected.
• Please submit a cover letter and résumé via email to:
Bill Landwehr
Director, Nominating Committee, Agape House
Email: william.landwehr@yahoo.com
Cell: 847-302-5417

Bill Landwehr
Director, Nominating Committee, Agape House
Email: william.landwehr@yahoo.com
Cell: 847-302-5417