SECU Family House | Executive Director

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership on a day-to-day basis for the SECU Family House. The ED is responsible for the overall financial, operational, and relationship management of the SECU Family House. Working in collaboration with the Board of Directors, the ED oversees short- and long-term objectives and operations of the facilities, builds relationships with volunteers, staff, patients and guests, and maintains and cultivates relationships with community, corporate and government groups.Current considerations of SECU Family House include how to better meet the growing demand for their services in the wake of changing Medicaid coverage and general increases in the cost of medical care. The Executive Director will supervise the Director of Development and Director of Finance & Administration and lead a staff team of 15-20 professionals and paraprofessionals onsite at the house on Baldwin Lane in Winston-Salem.Specific Duties and AccountabilitiesFinancial Management                                              Financial Viability:Responsible for fiscal integrity of the SECU Family House; assures adequate control and accounting of all funds, including developing and maintaining sound financial practicesWorks with Director of Finance & Administration and staff, Finance Committee, and the Board to prepare an annual budget; sees that the organization operates within budget guidelinesMaintains official records and documents and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and reporting requirementsResource Development:Assures an effective and successful fund development program in conjunction with SECU Family House Development staff and Donor & Community Relations CommitteeActively identifies and cultivates prospective donors and pursues available funding from relevant foundations, corporations, and community activities Participates in fundraising events as appropriateDirects the gift acknowledgment process and oversees the donor recognition programOperational Management: Guest Relations/Support Services:Provides general oversight of all operational activities to assure that a “homelike,” emotionally supportive, safe environment is provided for guests throughout their stay, in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Administration, Operations Manager and Services & Facilities CommitteeAssures program quality and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluationInteracts with SECU Family House guests as appropriateFacilities Management:Assures that the facility provides a relaxing environment and adequate capacity, in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Administration, Facilities Manager and Services & Facilities CommitteeAssures that a capital replacement schedule is created that works to maintain the physical building including furniture, fixtures, equipment, building and landscapingRecommends improvements and enhancements to facility and landscaping as directed by the BoardRelationship Management                                        Board of Directors:Monitors and/or revises the strategic plan as directed by the Board, and guides the Board in its implementation, addressing problems and opportunities as identifiedAssists the Board Development Committee in the recruitment and assimilation of new Board membersPlans Board meetings as directed by Executive Committee, and compiles operational and financial reports for distribution before and at Board meetings Serves as ex-officio member and staff for all standing committees of the BoardCommunicates regularly with the Board of Directors’ Chairperson(s) and committee chairsKeeps Board members informed of developments in human services, not-for-profit management and governance, philanthropy, and fund developmentStays apprised of current healthcare climate, particularly as it relates to the local environment, and informs Board members as neededMarketing and Community Relations:                      Serves as a spokesperson for SECU Family House fundraising or public relations activities as appropriateOversees community relations and the relationships with foundations, corporations, and public entities that support SECU Family House and/or are strategically important to its mission Approves an annual public relations/marketing plan for the SECU Family House, in conjunction with Director of Development.Community:Prioritizes the building and nurturing of long-term relationships with generous individuals, foundation staff, corporate leaders, and others to help them reach their philanthropic goals and further the mission of SECU Family House.Human Resources:Assures a work environment that recruits, retains, and supports quality staff and volunteersMaintains compliance with applicable local, state, and federal labor statutesOversees and revises human resource policies and procedures in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Administration, including the development of job descriptions, accountabilities, and regular performance evaluationsRecommends staffing to the Board, and sees that appropriate salary structures are developed and maintainedEncourages staff and volunteer development and education, plans and facilitates regular staff meetingsAssures that regular performance evaluations are held and that staff have appropriate annual goals that are tied to the SECU Family House Strategic PlanSalary: $105,000 - $120,000