Executive Director - Healing Center

Vineyard Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director provides overall vision and leadership for the Healing Center, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community service organization of Vineyard Cincinnati Church (VCC). The role is responsible for ensuring that the Healing Center provides practical, social, and spiritual support to individuals and families in Greater Cincinnati. The Executive Director leads organizational strategy and operations, develops staff and volunteers, builds community and donor relationships, oversees fundraising and financial sustainability, and fosters a healthy culture. The position is the Healing Center’s primary representative within VCC and throughout the Greater Cincinnati community, and reports to the Executive Pastor of Vineyard Cincinnati Church. The job is located in Springdale, Ohio. The Executive Director establishes the Healing Center’s vision, mission, and strategic direction in partnership with VCC senior leadership; monitors organizational health and outcomes; and addresses organizational, staffing, operational, and cultural issues. The role develops partnerships with community agencies, nonprofits, churches, businesses, civic leaders, foundations, and other organizations. It leads donor relations, fundraising plans, grant strategy, budgeting, and financial performance, and provides leadership to the Healing Center Advisory Board in alignment with VCC leadership and governance. The Executive Director also collaborates with VCC leaders and ministries, participates in appropriate VCC leadership and staff meetings, and serves as a bridge between the Healing Center and VCC. The role is expected to model healthy discipleship and active participation in church life, including regular worship and church participation, personal spiritual growth, biblical approaches to relationships and conflict, and generosity consistent with VCC’s stated expectation of tithing. The position requires ongoing professional and spiritual growth, effective leadership, prayer, and the ability to provide pastoral care and support.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit, ministry, social-service, community-development, or similar organization.
Demonstrated commitment to VCC values and to serving as a VCC Partner (church member).
Commitment to regular participation in VCC worship services and church life, personal spiritual disciplines and growth, biblical approaches to relationships and conflict resolution, and tithing as described by VCC.
Commitment to continuous learning, professional and spiritual growth, effective leadership, prayer, and providing pastoral care and support.
Ability to perform the position’s regular physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, seeing, and hearing; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Organizational Leadership, Ministry Leadership, Social Services, Nonprofit Management, Human Services, or a related field.
Equivalent education and significant relevant leadership experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Identify community needs and opportunities where the Healing Center can make a meaningful impact.
Establish and communicate the Healing Center’s vision, mission, and strategic direction in partnership with VCC senior leadership.
Establish and invest in a strong volunteer base to support the Healing Center’s mission and services.
Monitor and strengthen organizational health, performance, and outcomes; address organizational, staffing, operational, or cultural issues as appropriate.
Build relationships with community agencies, nonprofits, churches, businesses, civic leaders, foundations, and strategic partners; represent the Healing Center at community meetings and events.
Build relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, businesses, and funding partners.
Develop and lead a sustainable fundraising model and annual fundraising plan, including a pipeline of prospective donors and funding relationships.
Oversee donor communication, engagement, appreciation, and stewardship.
Lead grant strategy and ensure grant commitments are met.
Work with VCC leadership and outside resources to strengthen the Healing Center’s long-term financial sustainability.
Champion a Healing Center culture that reflects VCC’s mission and values and assist VCC senior leadership in implementing them throughout the organization.
Build relationships with VCC ministry leaders and identify appropriate opportunities to integrate VCC ministry elements and resources into Healing Center work.
Collaborate to create opportunities for Healing Center guests to connect with VCC’s broader ministry and community.
Maintain accountability for the Healing Center’s financial health and sustainability.
Develop the annual budget in partnership with VCC Finance and oversee overall financial performance.
Regularly review revenue, expenses, cash flow, and performance against budget.
Oversee and provide leadership to the Healing Center Advisory Board; recruit, develop, and onboard prospective board members as needed.
Ensure the Advisory Board’s role aligns with VCC senior leadership and VCC Elder Board governance.
Attend Senior Leadership Team, VCC Elder Board, and all-staff meetings as necessary and appropriate; participate in strategic input and collaboration with VCC leadership.
Maintain regular communication with VCC senior leadership about Healing Center vision, strategy, culture, organizational health, finances, opportunities, and challenges.
Serve as a bridge between the Healing Center and VCC leadership, staff, ministries, and culture.
Model healthy discipleship and active participation in VCC, including worship, personal spiritual disciplines, biblical relationships and conflict resolution, and generosity.
Commit to continuous learning and professional and spiritual growth, and develop capacity for leadership, prayer, and pastoral care.
Demonstrate visionary leadership, influence, innovation, culture building, conflict management, communication, team leadership, coaching, delegation, and stress tolerance.