Executive Director

Responsibilities Leadership & Management Manage and retain Family Counseling Service's staff and mental health professionals. Identify emerging community needs and opportunities for organizational growth. Fundraising & Resource Development Identify and pursue new funding opportunities to ensure long-term financial sustainability. Develop fundraising strategies and meet annual revenue goals. Lead all fundraising efforts, including annual giving campaigns, major donor cultivation, sponsorships and special events. Grant Writing & Grant Management Research, write, and submit competitive grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government agencies. Oversee grant compliance, reporting requirements, and stewardship of grant-funded programs. Collaborate with program staff to develop measurable outcomes and evaluation plans for funded projects. Community Engagement & Public Relations Serve as the organization's primary spokesperson and ambassador. Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, schools, businesses, government agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Identify and pursue new business opportunities that expand services and generate sustainable revenue. Develop partnerships that strengthen community impact and organizational capacity. Financial & Management Develop and manage the annual operating budget. Ensure sound financial management practices and effective stewardship of organizational resources. Oversee organizational policies, procedures, and risk management. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Staff Leadership & Human Resources Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate staff. Promote professional development and employee engagement. Ensure effective performance management and accountability across the organization. Board Relations & Governance Prepare and present budget and program reports to submit to the Board of Trustees at meetings. Collaborate with the Board of Trustees Secretary on the agenda items and preparation of board meeting documents. Support the Board's governance, strategic planning, and policy development. Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and staff Program Oversight Ensure high-quality delivery of mental health services and programs. Monitor program effectiveness through data collection, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement. Ensure programs align with community needs and organizational goals. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in nonprofit management, social work, public administration, business, counseling, psychology, or a related field preferred. Five or more years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, healthcare, behavioral health, or a related field. Demonstrated success in fundraising, grant writing, and donor development. Experience managing budgets and organizational finances. Proven ability to supervise and develop staff. Core Competencies Fundraising and Development Grant Writing Financial Management Community Relations Business Development Staff Supervision Organizational Management Communication and Public Speaking Partnership Development Reporting Relationship The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for implementing Board-approved policies and strategic initiatives while providing regular upda tes on organizational performance, financial health, fundraising progress, program outcomes, and emerging opportunities.