Executive Director (nonprofit)
About The Position
Executive Director Garland/Rockwall - (Hybrid) We are engaged is a search for a nonprofit leadership role that’s a little different than most. This isn’t a maintenance role. It’s a build, grow, and lead opportunity. The organization is established, respected, and mission-driven—focused on child advocacy—but like many nonprofits right now, the real lever is funding, visibility, and leadership alignment . They have: A committed Board A solid team (10 staff) An active volunteer base A meaningful presence in the community What they need is the right leader to push it forward. Where this role stands out This is not just operational oversight. This is a fundraising-forward Executive Director role . If you’re not comfortable: Leading donor conversations Driving grant strategy Expanding funding streams Partnering with a Board on development This won’t be the right fit. But if you are—this is where it gets interesting. What you’d actually be doing Leading the organization day-to-day while keeping a clear strategic direction Acting as the primary voice in the community and with key stakeholders Working directly with the Board on growth, funding, and direction Building and strengthening donor, foundation, and community relationships Supporting and leading a small, committed team and volunteer network The profile that works here Nonprofit leadership experience (or senior-level ready to step up) Strong exposure to fundraising, grants, and donor development Comfortable being both visible externally and accountable internally Someone who can balance mission, people, and financial reality Someone who can be the face of the organization in media events. Why this is worth a conversation It’s a chance to step into a role where: The mission is real The platform is already in place And the next phase depends heavily on leadership If this sounds like something you’d at least be open to hearing more about, I’d welcome a quick, iconversation.
Requirements
- Nonprofit leadership experience (or senior-level ready to step up)
- Strong exposure to fundraising, grants, and donor development
- Comfortable being both visible externally and accountable internally
- Someone who can balance mission, people, and financial reality
- Someone who can be the face of the organization in media events
Responsibilities
- Leading the organization day-to-day while keeping a clear strategic direction
- Acting as the primary voice in the community and with key stakeholders
- Working directly with the Board on growth, funding, and direction
- Building and strengthening donor, foundation, and community relationships
- Supporting and leading a small, committed team and volunteer network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
