Executive Director, Chapter
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Santa Ana, CA Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead a local chapter’s strategy, operations, revenue growth, community impact, and team performance. The role oversees staff, volunteers, programs, budgets, fundraising, and partnerships, while ensuring effective program delivery and measurable outcomes. Responsibilities include securing major gifts, diversifying revenue, developing an advisory board, and building relationships with civic, military, corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic stakeholders. The Executive Director also represents the chapter publicly, strengthens community engagement, and advances initiatives that support military-connected families. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in community development, nonprofit leadership, or strategic partnerships, along with five or more years of management experience. A demonstrated ability to secure significant philanthropic gifts, including six-figure gifts, and experience growing an organization or major initiative are required. Strong executive communication, board leadership, budgeting, planning, KPI accountability, and team development skills are essential. The role also calls for sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively across diverse communities and sectors; familiarity with CRM systems and military family experiences is an asset.
Functions:
- CEO/President
- Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Non-profit org createing community-building programs for military families
Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit
Age
employees
51-200