Executive Director
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Bellingham, WA Area (On-site)
The Company seeks an Executive Director to lead its overall strategy, operations, and delivery of services in alignment with the mission and board-approved plans. The role partners with the board and staff to set priorities, oversee programs and organizational performance, and ensure strong fiscal accountability, compliance, evaluation, and effective internal systems. The Executive Director leads fundraising and development, guides agency-wide staffing and organizational culture, and promotes collaboration across teams. As the organization’s public representative, this leader builds relationships with community partners, funders, elected officials, and other stakeholders, and advocates on issues affecting the communities served. Candidates should bring substantial experience leading large, complex, multi-service nonprofit organizations, along with knowledge of nonprofit operations, relevant regulations, financial analysis, and social services. The role calls for strong strategic, coalition-building, communication, negotiation, fundraising, and public-speaking skills, as well as experience recruiting, developing, and retaining diverse teams. The successful candidate will lead with empathy, humility, and inclusion; navigate government and policy environments; and align strategy, structure, and operations across multiple programs. A commitment to the organization’s mission and community impact, sound judgment, and the ability to guide teams through change are essential.
Functions:
- CEO/President
- Non-Profit Management
Compensation
USD $245,000-$295,000 (salary) per year
About the Company
Community nonprofit advancing self-sufficiency through education, housing & essential support services
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit
Age
employees
201-500