Executive Director (Non Profit)

Our client is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between research and access to care for youth struggling with mental health challenges. Their entire mission is to find, fund, and implement evidence-based treatments, empower youth to discover their own mental health solutions, and train caring adults to create a safe environment for children, teens, and young adults.

Summary

They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Director (“ED”) to lead their organization, serving as the bridge between their Scientific Advisory Board, donors, and the communities they serve.

The ED will report to the Board of Directors, and has overall operational responsibility for our client's fundraising, awareness events,programs, and execution of its mission. The ED will develop a deep knowledge of the field, the community model, operations, business plan, and goals of our client, to evolve the strategic vision for the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to advance the mission and objectives of our client, ensuring alignment with the organization’s values and strategic goals.
• Fundraising: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure financial support for our research and programs. This includes cultivating and stewarding relationships with major donors, foundation partners, corporate sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Donor Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between our client and its donors, effectively communicating the impact of our work and inspiring philanthropic support. Must be able to understand and articulate complex research findings in a compelling manner to engage donors.
• Organizational Growth: Drive consistent and sustainable growth for the organization, expanding our reach and impact. Travel to meet with donors as needed.
• Programs Development and Management: Oversee the development, delivery and quality of our client's programs and services. Ensure programs are responsive to needs and aligned with our client's strategic goals.
• Communication: Act as a brilliant storyteller and communicator, effectively conveying our mission, vision, and impact to diverse audiences through various channels, including public speaking engagements, media appearances, and written communications.
• Operations: Ensure the organization runs smoothly and efficiently, with effective systems in place forhuman resources, technology, and financial management. Oversee staff recruitment, training,development, and retention strategies to build a high performing team.
• Board Management: Provide leadership to and maintain strong relationships with the Board ofDirectors, by providing support, communication and reports that allow the board to effectively carry outits fiduciary role. In partnership with the Board of Directors, develop and manage a meaningful,multi-year strategic plan. Engage and help Board of Directors to identify, help recruit and orient newboard members whose talents, interests and commitment will help further the organization's mission,values, and goals.
• Financial Management: Oversee the financial health and sustainability of our client, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the nonprofit sector, with a proven track record of success in fundraising and organizational growth.
• Experience managing a non-profit staff team and board of directors, demonstrating strong interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Capacity for deep understanding of mental health research and evidence-based interventions, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts into accessible language for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to develop and nurture relationships with major donors, foundation partners, and corporate grant makers, resulting in significant financial support for organizational priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to inspire and engage others through compelling storytelling and advocacy.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, evidence-based research, communications, etc.) preferred.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick days, and holidays.