Description
Lead and manage a nonprofit’s strategy, programs, operations, and finances. Partner with the board to set direction, ensure compliance and fiscal stewardship, and advance mission impact through effective services, partnerships, fundraising, and advocacy.
- • Build and sustain partnerships with community organizations, funders, and agencies to align services and avoid duplication.
- • Oversee accurate records, reports, grants, and compliance documentation, including budgets and personnel files.
- • Lead and supervise staff and key volunteers; set goals and performance standards.
- • Monitor program quality and outcomes to ensure effective, equitable use of resources.
- • Establish and optimize administrative procedures to meet objectives approved by the board.
- • Collaborate with the board on organizational policies, including participant eligibility, program requirements, and benefits.
- • Conduct or commission community needs assessments to inform strategy and program design.
- • Serve as the public face of the organization; present to community groups, donors, and stakeholders.
- • Recruit, hire, develop, and retain staff; engage and manage volunteers.
- • Represent the organization with government officials, coalitions, and media.
- • Prepare and manage operating and program budgets; ensure strong financial controls.
- • Track, analyze, and respond to legislation and regulations affecting programs and funding.
- • Advise staff and partner programs on interpreting relevant federal, state, and local regulations and grant policies.
- • Lead fundraising strategy, including grants, major gifts, events, and communications.
- • Ensure responsive client services and resolve escalated concerns and referrals.
- • Design, implement, and evaluate training and development for staff, volunteers, and board members.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
