Executive Director

Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara GIGSB•Santa Barbara, CA

7d•$165,000 - $195,000

About The Position

The Executive Director (ED) provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara in partnership with and under the direction of the Board of Directors. The ED advances the organization's mission, strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and community impact through effective leadership of staff, board relations, fund development, partnerships, and organizational operations. The ED is responsible for overall management, performance, and day-to-day administration of the organization while fostering a culture grounded in equity, belonging, positive youth development, and excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, recreation, psychology, business administration, management, nonprofit leadership, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in youth development, nonprofit management, and/or education, including administrative, supervisory, and budgetary responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate cooperation among individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and communication styles.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, belonging, and positive youth development.
Demonstrated experience partnering effectively with a Board of Directors, including supporting governance, strategic planning, and board engagement.
Demonstrated success in fundraising and external relations, including donor stewardship, major gift cultivation and solicitation, grant development, institutional funding, and community engagement.
Demonstrated success leading or playing a senior leadership role in a comprehensive capital campaign, including campaign planning, major donor cultivation, and campaign execution.
Strong existing relationships and credibility within the Santa Barbara County philanthropic, nonprofit, business, and civic communities — or a demonstrated ability to quickly establish them.
Ability to lead and motivate teams, manage organizational change, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
Excellent communication, leadership, management, public relations, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to the organization.
Advance the organization's mission, strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and community impact.
Lead staff, board relations, fund development, partnerships, and organizational operations.
Manage overall performance and day-to-day administration of the organization.
Foster a culture grounded in equity, belonging, positive youth development, and excellence.
Serve as a visible and effective advocate for girls.
Articulate a compelling vision for the future, inspiring staff, board, and external stakeholders.
Drive long-term strategic planning and implementation.
Align organizational plans, programs, operations, and resource development with the mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
Steward a positive organizational culture grounded in Girls Inc. values.
Partner with program leadership to ensure high-quality, mission-driven programming.
Establish and implement program goals and evaluation metrics.
Champion organizational growth, sustainability, and measurable community impact.
Develop and maintain an effective partnership with the Board of Directors.
Attend Board of Directors and committee meetings; serve as the organization's chief professional advisor to the Board.
Foster transparent, timely, and effective communication between the Board of Directors and staff.
Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for direct and indirect reports.
Manage a $3 million annual operating budget with strong financial stewardship.
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
Ensure responsible fiscal management and adherence to approved budgets, policies, and financial controls.
Develop and maintain systems, policies, processes, and procedures that support operational excellence.
Oversee organizational functions including finance, human resources, technology, data management, legal compliance, and risk management.
Ensure compliance with all applicable licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Lead the organization's fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns.
Collaborate with the Development Director to maintain accountability for a diversified revenue portfolio.
Serve as the organization's lead ambassador and fundraiser.
Navigate the philanthropic community with professionalism, integrity, and respect.
Partner to establish fundraising priorities and implement an annual fundraising plan.
Build a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff, board members, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
Strengthen the Girls Inc. brand, visibility, and community presence.
Ensure all fundraising strategies and partnerships align with the organization's mission, values, strategic priorities, and ethical standards.
Engage community leaders, funders, elected officials, educators, and strategic partners to advance the Girls Inc. mission.
Build, leverage, and expand strong relationships with community leaders, donors, foundations, elected officials, business leaders, schools, and nonprofit partners.
Serve as a well-connected community ambassador representing Girls Inc. throughout Santa Barbara County.
Represent the organization as spokesperson through community partnerships, public events, presentations, media opportunities, and outreach activities.
Stay informed about community needs, priorities, emerging opportunities, and current research and trends affecting girls.
Develop and implement a communications strategy encompassing public relations, marketing, and community engagement.