Job Description:
Job Summary
This leadership role champions the organizations mission, vision, and values while guiding strategic direction, program growth, and long-term sustainability. The position builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, oversees fundraising and program operations, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing organizational culture. The role works closely with executive leadership to ensure financial accountability, program effectiveness, and mission-driven impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
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Advance the organizations mission, vision, and values across all activities
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Implement, monitor, and refine the strategic plan to ensure sustainability and program excellence
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Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, board members, and key stakeholders
Fundraising & External Relations
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Support and implement fundraising initiatives, including grants, individual giving, and corporate partnerships
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Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors and partners
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Prepare fundraising reports and contribute to revenue growth strategies
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Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure budgets are clear, balanced, and fiscally accountable
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Expand programmatic partnerships to increase reach and funding opportunities
Program Oversight & Impact
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Lead program operations, monitoring outcomes and driving continuous improvement
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Oversee program evaluation and ensure alignment with organizational goals
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Facilitate organizational and program-related meetings
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Develop, implement, and enforce program policies and procedures
Team & Culture Development
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Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
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Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and support
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Foster a positive, inclusive, and recognition-driven workplace culture
Qualifications
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Minimum of two (2) years of nonprofit leadership experience with demonstrated success in program management and fundraising
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Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
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Strategic and operational leadership experience, including staff development, program evaluation, and financial oversight
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Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
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Proficiency in office productivity tools and database management systems
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Experience or familiarity with video production preferred
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Ability and willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments
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Demonstrated multicultural competence; additional language skills are a plus
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Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to mission-driven work