The Role
The Executive Director will lead a nonprofit focused on affordable housing, overseeing operations, fundraising, and program development while collaborating with stakeholders and managing staff.
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Overview:
A mission-driven Northern California nonprofit addressing critical housing needs is seeking its next Executive Director to advance affordable housing and community development initiatives that expand access to safe, stable homes for underserved populations in the North State. This position serves as the organization’s chief professional staff officer and is responsible for day-to-day operations, including project and program development, oversight of internal management systems, fundraising and fiscal management, public relations, and staff hiring and supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
This position offers a competitive starting salary of $85 - $120k, depending on experience and qualifications, with bonus potential. In addition, this position offers, medical and dental insurance, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
All offers of employment contingent on a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison does not recruit from client personnel (click here for details).
A mission-driven Northern California nonprofit addressing critical housing needs is seeking its next Executive Director to advance affordable housing and community development initiatives that expand access to safe, stable homes for underserved populations in the North State. This position serves as the organization’s chief professional staff officer and is responsible for day-to-day operations, including project and program development, oversight of internal management systems, fundraising and fiscal management, public relations, and staff hiring and supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
- Communicate the organization’s mission to the community and key stakeholders.
- Develop and implement objectives to advance the organization’s mission.
- Represent the organization and collaborate with nonprofits, public officials, agencies, and community partners (e.g., Chamber of Commerce, Continuum of Care Program [CoC]).
- Partner with the Board of Directors on strategic planning and organizational policy; provide staff support to the Board and its committees, including preparing agendas, reports, and regular updates.
- Hire, supervise and evaluate all the staff and coordinate workloads.
- Prepare budgets, monitor financial performance, and oversee all financial management functions.
- Oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy: including preparation of application and proposals for grants and contracts.
- Manage all aspects of affordable housing development, including new construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition projects.
- Oversee housing management functions and related operations.
- Coordinate housing program planning, budgeting, administration, problem solving and oversight.
- Administer housing programs and projects.
- Represent the organization’s housing programs and projects to community lenders and development team partners.
- Manage relationships with and reporting to funding sources.
- Build consensus around housing needs and lead the development and implementation of programs that expand services to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Three to five years of progressive leadership or management experience, including administrative and operational oversight.
- Experience with budget preparation, financial management, and funding development.
- Experience in the nonprofit sector, including work with government agencies, programs, and funding sources.
- Strong entrepreneurial, leadership, and organizational management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and working knowledge of QuickBooks.
- Ability to work independently, self-direct, and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, including knowledge of housing related needs, service systems, and community networks.
- Demonstrated experience in affordable housing development and related issues including knowledge of public and private funding. Background in real estate transactions and financing a plus.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a satisfactory driving record.
This position offers a competitive starting salary of $85 - $120k, depending on experience and qualifications, with bonus potential. In addition, this position offers, medical and dental insurance, as well as paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.
All offers of employment contingent on a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison does not recruit from client personnel (click here for details).
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Morrison was founded in 2002 to provide specialized consulting services including business and accounting advisory, people solutions, and competitive grant writing and administration. Morrison serves as a trusted advisor to companies in processing, distribution, food, agribusiness, alternative energy, manufacturing, and other industries.
