Chief Executive Officer

Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services•Stillwater, OK

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About The Position

Provide strategic leadership and administration for all programs and operations of Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services. Directly supervise members of the leadership team, including positions responsible for clinical services, operations, finance, development, and compliance. Indirectly supervise all Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services employees through the leadership team structure. Serve as the primary liaison between Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services and the Board of Directors. Ensure the organization fulfills its mission to provide safety, advocacy, and support services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and related crimes across the service area.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, counseling, social work, public health, or a related field preferred.
Demonstrated experience in nonprofit leadership, organizational management, or a related executive role.
Demonstrated experience with federal, state, and foundation grant funding, including grant development, compliance, reporting, and financial oversight.
Experience managing or overseeing government-funded programs with complex compliance and reporting requirements.
Experience managing organizational budgets and overseeing nonprofit financial systems.
Experience working with a nonprofit Board of Directors, including reporting, governance collaboration, and strategic planning.
Must reside or be willing to relocate to the Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services five county service area (Payne, Logan, Lincoln, Pawnee, and Noble County).

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex programs, budgets, and teams in a mission-driven organization preferred.
Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, and victim services systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as liaison between Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services and its Board of Directors by attending monthly board meetings and committee meetings as scheduled and by providing regular reports regarding agency operations, client services, finances, and strategic priorities.
Provide strategic leadership and direction to ensure the effective operation of all Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services programs and services.
Directly supervise members of the leadership team and ensure appropriate supervision, evaluation, and professional development of all staff through the organizational structure.
Oversee the financial health of the organization, including budgeting, financial monitoring, grant-related financial compliance, and approval of agency expenditures in accordance with board policy.
Lead the organization’s resource development strategy, including oversight of federal, state, and foundation grants, ensuring timely proposal development, accurate reporting, and compliance with funding requirements, as well as donor cultivation and major fundraising initiatives such as the annual gala.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including standards established by the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services, District Attorney Council, and other oversight entities.
Maintain working relationships with funding sources and ensure timely completion of grant applications, reports, and other compliance requirements.
Represent Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services within the community and across its service area through public speaking, partnership development, and participation in community initiatives and statewide coalitions.
Provide leadership for marketing, public relations, and community awareness efforts to strengthen the organization’s visibility, reputation, and mission impact.
Ensure the organization maintains strong policies, procedures, and internal systems that support ethical practice, confidentiality, and effective service delivery.
Support and oversee organizational planning efforts, including implementation of the strategic plan and evaluation of program effectiveness.
Maintain effective working relationships with community partners including law enforcement, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and other stakeholders involved in victim response systems.
Ensure the organization maintains accurate corporate and business records and operates in accordance with nonprofit governance standards.
Serve as a resource for leadership staff during complex or high-risk client situations when executive-level consultation is required.
Promote an organizational culture that reflects the mission, values, and commitment to teamwork within Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the continued success and stability of Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services.