About the organization:
Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels is a volunteer-based non-profit organization that delivers affordable meals – freshly prepared by a local vendor – 365 days a year to elderly, disabled and homebound residents in the city of Santa Barbara. For 53 years, volunteers have brought nutritious, ready-to-eat meals to the doors of their clients, providing invaluable social interaction to those who are isolated.
About the role:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director to lead our organization. The Director will shape a strategic vision, oversee daily operations and staff, and generate funds from a variety of sources. The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a passion for our mission. The Director will be accountable to the Board of Directors and supervised by a Co-President of the Board.
Responsibilities:
Strategic leadership
Provide visionary leadership to advance the organization’s mission and goals
Develop strategic plan in collaboration with Board of Directors
Operational management
Oversee the day-to-day operations of Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels
Ensure food quality and excellent, friendly service
Manage, develop and support administrative staff
Grow volunteer base, providing direction, motivation and recognition
Utilize enterprise software to generate critical metrics and data to refine service offering, aid funding efforts and support external communications
Manage relationship with outside meal vendor
Financial management
Develop and manage budget
Work closely with Treasurer and board to set financial goals, monitor performance and submit financial reporting
Interpret financial data to drive business decisions
Ensure financial stability, program growth and organizational longevity through effective resource allocation and fundraising efforts
Grants and fundraising
Identify and effectively utilize a variety of fundraising sources, including fee income from clients, grants, donations and gifts, corporate partnerships and fundraising activities
Nurture ongoing relationships with funders
Build new partnerships to sustain and enhance program
Oversee the work of grant writer who works on a contract basis
Community engagement
Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with community partners, donors and stakeholders, serving as spokesperson for Meals on Wheels
Raise the profile of the organization through a communication plan that promotes awareness of food insecurity and isolation among seniors, and highlights the organization’s mission
Board collaboration
Provide regular updates and counsel to the Board of Directors, seek input and align organizational strategies with board priorities
Support board expansion and engagement, leveraging experience and skills of members through committee work
Identity opportunities and threats, and involve board in strategic responses
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
5+ years of leadership and employee management experience in a nonprofit
Strong understanding of nonprofit governance, compliance and financial management
Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in developing a communications plan
Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor relations
Demonstrated capabilities in board administration
Strong computer skills and high degree of comfort using enterprise software and Excel-based applications to achieve results and aid reporting
Commitment to the mission of Santa Barbara Meals on Wheels
Salary to be based on candidate’s skills and experience.