Executive Director

Vanderbloemen•Indian Trail, NC

88d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director of Adoption serves as the primary external leader and public representative of Christian Adoption Services (CAS), a ministry of Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina (BCH). This leader provides strategic oversight for the ministry, cultivating relationships with churches, donors, and community partners while championing fundraising and development efforts. As the chief advocate for CAS, the Executive Director also ensures the ministry's mission, culture, and operations are effectively aligned and integrated within the broader vision and structure of Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 10 years of executive or senior leadership experience within adoption, child welfare, or a related nonprofit organization.
Experience leading teams of 25 or more employees.
Demonstrated success leading organizational growth and strategic initiatives.
Proven fundraising success, including major donor cultivation and relationship management.
Experience managing organizational budgets and financial performance.
Strong understanding of adoption regulations, licensing, accreditation, and best practices.
Deep commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the Baptist Children's Homes Statement of Faith.
Passion for the sanctity of life and Christian adoption ministry.
Exceptional executive leadership and strategic planning abilities.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Skilled in public speaking and representing an organization externally.
Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing teams.
Financial acumen with strong budgeting and resource stewardship experience.
Excellent relationship builder with donors, churches, ministry leaders, and strategic partners.
Ability to manage complex operations while maintaining compliance and organizational excellence.
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and standard business technologies.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends when needed.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Nonprofit Leadership, or a related field preferred.
Experience leading a national or multi-state organization preferred.
Experience serving within a larger ministry or complex organizational structure preferred.
Licensed social work or clinical background preferred.
Existing relationships within Christian, adoption, or child welfare networks preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership that advances the Christ-centered mission of Christian Adoption Services while championing the sanctity of life.
Develop and execute a multi-year strategic plan that drives organizational growth and expands adoption impact year over year.
Identify opportunities for innovation, program expansion, and national growth.
Ensure alignment with the mission, vision, and leadership of Baptist Children's Homes.
Provide executive oversight of all adoption operations, ensuring excellence, consistency, compliance, and accreditation.
Lead the successful completion of approximately 60 adoptions annually while maintaining the highest ethical and clinical standards.
Establish key performance indicators, monitor outcomes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and international adoption laws and regulations.
Collaborate with foster care, residential care, and other BCH ministries to provide coordinated services.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of ministry leaders, clinicians, and administrative staff.
Build a Christ-centered culture characterized by compassion, accountability, excellence, and servant leadership.
Provide coaching, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
Encourage spiritual growth and faith integration throughout the organization.
Lead all adoption-related fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
Cultivate, steward, and solicit major donors, churches, foundations, and corporate partners.
Partner with Baptist Children's Homes' development team to execute annual and long-term fundraising initiatives.
Represent the ministry at donor meetings, speaking engagements, and fundraising events.
Develop diversified revenue streams that ensure long-term financial sustainability.
Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee financial performance.
Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
Monitor revenue, expenses, and long-term financial sustainability.
Participate in organizational planning, reporting, and governance processes.
Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for Christian Adoption Services.
Build strategic relationships with churches, referral partners, child welfare organizations, and Christian ministry leaders.
Advocate for ethical, Christ-centered adoption practices nationally.
Support public relations, communications, and organizational reputation.