
Description
The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive and mission champion of Family Promise of Davie County (FPDC). This role oversees all day-to-day operations, strategic direction, staff management, community engagement, program development, and fundraising efforts. The ED ensures that every aspect of FPDC runs smoothly and with purpose by delivering compassionate, high-impact services to families while building strong relationships with stakeholders, donors, and the broader community.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, experienced leader to drive meaningful change in Davie County.
Duties
Organizational Leadership & Operations:
- Oversee daily operations, staff supervision, program delivery, policy implementation, and strategic planning
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, contracts, grants, and BOT policies
- Hire, train, and manage staff and volunteers while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture
- Create and implement new programs and services that respond to community needs
- Develop and maintain systems for data collection, reporting, documentation, and impact tracking
- Manage and evaluate internal documentation, such as program workflows, policies and procedures, job descriptions, budgets, financial reports, donor/volunteer records, and marketing content (website, social media, annual reports)
Financial Management & Fundraising:
- Oversee financial planning, budget development, monthly reporting, and fiscal accountability
- Lead all fundraising efforts, including donor relations, events, grant writing, and program support
- Lead and oversee the upcoming ~$2.5 million capital campaign and related building project, ensuring successful fundraising, project management, and alignment with organizational goals
- Ensure alignment with the BOT-approved budget and KPIs
Community Engagement & Partnerships:
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for FPDC in the community
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local agencies, businesses, faith communities, and government entities
- Participate in national Family Promise programs, trainings, and collaborative initiatives
- Maintain FPDC’s web presence, marketing materials, and social media
Board of Trustees Relations:
- Collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees to shape strategy and evaluate progress
- Prepare reports and updates for board meetings and support board committees
- Work with the Board Chair and Treasurer on meeting agendas, annual budgeting, and board development
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
- 2-3 years relevant work experience
- Proven leadership experience in nonprofit or business management
- Strong background in fundraising, budgeting, and financial oversight
- Experience coordinating efforts among staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, government agencies, and faith-based groups
- Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures, faiths, and backgrounds
- Creative problem-solver with a compassionate, service-oriented mindset
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information
- Proficiency in basic computer applications and digital communication tools
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with capital campaigns and grant writing
- Familiarity with housing/homeless service models and local/state/federal programs
- Knowledge of Davie County and its community resources
- Experience with trauma-informed, person-centered, and strength-based practices
- Passion for social justice, especially related to poverty and housing