Job Description
The Executive Director at NAMI Lowcountry provides dynamic leadership, operational oversight, and strategic vision to advance the organization’s mission. This role builds strong partnerships with the Board, staff, volunteers, and community stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Key responsibilities include visionary leadership, operational management, human resources development, financial stewardship, and enhancing community relations and advocacy. The Executive Director fosters teamwork, aligns resources strategically, and steps in with hands-on support when needed to drive impact and promote mental health in inclusive communities.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Located in: Bluffton, SC
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Leadership
- Provide leadership to staff and volunteers to achieve goals and objectives and advance its mission
- Participate with the Board in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization. Pursue funding and partnering opportunities that enable the plan to succeed
- Identify, assess, and inform the Board of internal/external issues that affect the organization
- Foster effective teamwork between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff
- Act as a spokesperson for the organization, along with the President and other Board members
- Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board or jointly with the Board as appropriate
- Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's diverse community profile and position the organization for furthering its mission and visibility
Operational Planning and Management
- Develop an operational plan incorporating goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction and sustainability of the organization
- Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, Board, and Funders
- Oversee efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization, and align resources and job duties to accomplish its goals and objectives
- Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the Board as appropriate
- Ensure that personnel, client, donor, and volunteer files are securely stored, and privacy/confidentiality is maintained
Organizational Development and Management
- Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery
- Oversee implementation of HR policies, procedures, and practices including the development of job descriptions for all staff
- Establish positive and safe work environment following all appropriate legislation and regulations
- Recruit, interview, and select staff with the right technical and personal abilities to help further the mission
- Implement a performance management process for all staff that includes monitoring the performance of staff on an ongoing basis and conducting an annual performance review
- Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance Financial planning and management
- Work with staff and Board Treasurer to prepare a comprehensive budget
- Ensure that sound nonprofit organization bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed and that required tax and other filings are submitted
- Administer funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization
Community Relations/Advocacy
- Inform funders/members on the work of the organization and identify changes in the diverse communities served by the organization
- Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with diverse community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization
- Participate in fundraising activities as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public health, social work, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management, mental health services, or a related field.
- Proven track record of strategic planning, fundraising, and financial management within a nonprofit organization.
- Experience working with diverse communities and building collaborative relationships with stakeholders, funders, and community groups.
- Competence in budgeting, financial planning, and management of nonprofit bookkeeping processes.
- Knowledge of nonprofit tax regulations and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, including staff and volunteers, toward achieving organizational goals.
- Strong experience in operational planning, policy development, and implementation.
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