Executive Director

• Plan and develop the objectives of the organization in accordance with Board directives and mission;
• Recommend appropriate Board action to help set goals and develop strategic plans;
• Evaluate with Board policy changes and updates for evaluation and implementation;
• With Board Chair, sets agenda for Board meetings and supports the activities of all Board committees.

• Responsible for the financial, operational and administrative performance of the affiliate;
• Recommend annual budget for Board approval and prudently manages the affiliate’s resources within budget, revising plans and budgets as appropriate;
• Review financial statements and staff payroll to determine progress and budget status;
• Works closely with the Finance Committee and/or Treasurer to administer fiscal control, accountability, budget reporting expenditures;
• Approve all operational and construction expenditures;
• Liaise with our mortgage servicers to review portfolio and recommend action for existing mortgage holders and their repayment status.

• Ensure positive communications and relations with constituents and staff;
• Speak in public on behalf of LPCH and is comfortable in civic, faith-based and corporate settings;
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, the public, local City government, and community service agencies.

• Develop and coordinate financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations and fundraising efforts;
• Serve as the principal liaison to foundations, corporations and faith groups;
• Develop resources, researches funding sources and writes proposals to a variety of organizations;
• Work with the Development Committee to build positive visibility of the affiliate, and generate funds for its operation;
• Oversee and report on grant income, awards and donations through our donor portal with accurate record keeping.

• Monitor staff and staff performance;
• Work with Construction Manager to supervise site construction and insure appropriate onsite training and safety for volunteers is in place and implemented;
• Support Family Services and Family Support for effective recruitment, processing, selection and care of partner families;
• Supervise Volunteer Coordinator to develop and implement strategies for increasing communication, volunteer activity and financial support from local church congregations and other faith-based groups.

• Administer and manage daily office activity with regular onsite visits to monitor operations.

• Committed advocate for the LPHFH mission;
• Willing to understand the LPHFH ministry and know that the role of the Executive Director is only a part of the larger goal.

• Strong financial and management skills;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and organizational skills, with a long-term vision and proven leadership;
• Knowledge of fundraising principles, processes and the ability to develop working relationships with potential funding sources;
• Effective verbal, interpersonal communication skills and competent public speaker able to communicate LPHFHs program and mission clearly and persuasively;
• Ability to write effectively and succinctly and to synthesize complex and/or diverse information;
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, analyze information and effectively lead, using sound and accurate judgment;
• Participate in group work, be a good listener and the ability to engage in well-considered discussions;
• Have good anticipatory abilities and personally act on same as need arises.

• Mortgage processes and functions;
• House construction;
• Microsoft office - at minimum high-level skills with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Donor reporting through Bonterra (Network for Good);
• Some experience working with social media sites and web platforms (WordPress or like).

• Bachelor’s degree in either non-profit management or business with some public relations and/or marketing experience;
• Must have two years paid experience worked in non-profit or voluntary sector related organization, nonprofit administration related field or equivalent work experience;
• A connection to the community through volunteering or mentoring.

• 40-hour pw;
• Salaried position;
• In-office. Some local travel and additional evening and weekends required.

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