The Organization
Position Announcement: Executive Director
The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness, Raleigh, NC
Mission
The mission of NCCEH is to end homelessness by creating alliances, encouraging public dialogue, securing resources, and advocating for systemic change. NCCEH works with communities to address root causes of homelessness by developing and implementing data-driven strategies that are focused on permanent housing and appropriate services.
Background
The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness (NCCEH) was incorporated in early 2000 in response to the ever-increasing number of homeless people, especially homeless families, in the state of North Carolina. NCCEH is a statewide membership association of activists and organizations committed to better meeting the needs of homeless citizens through targeted advocacy and increased public awareness.
Position Overview
The Leadership Opportunity
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization, guiding the Coalition’s operations and growth with strategic leadership, vision, and operational structure, including commitment of staffing and budgetary resources to implement programs and policies. The successful candidate is NCCEH’s chief advocate, spokesperson, and representative.
The Executive Director will develop strong relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, partners, state and national agencies, and funders to build on past successes and forge new collaborations and partnerships for the future.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic, dynamic, visionary individual who has successful and demonstrated experience creating a positive and inclusive culture, cultivating partnerships, and managing a multifaceted organization.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Director will be entrusted with the following key responsibilities:
Board Relations: Serve as a critical partner with the Board, providing relevant, timely, and transparent updates, introducing national trends and new opportunities for consideration, and seeking professional guidance from Board members regarding relevant issues. Actively participates in Board discussions and strategic planning activities and implementation, engaging members as appropriate regarding critical issues and opportunities.
Leadership: Work with the Board and staff to set strategic goals and priorities. Provide leadership and administrative and operational management for NCCEH. Develop a unified sense of purpose among staff, Board members and partners. Ensure operational activities are in alignment with strategic goals.
Operations Management: Oversee all facets of NCCEH’s operations including programs, resource development, financial management, and advocacy. Apply sound and proven business practices and implement best practices, policies, and internal controls to improve operational efficiencies.
Staff Development: Lead, prepare, empower, delegate, and evaluate the performance of a diverse team, providing opportunities for team building, planning, and professional development. Develop and foster positive relationships amongst staff. Cultivate a welcoming and positive environment, supporting and encouraging the staff to be their best while implementing a culture of trust, teamwork, accountability, and quality. Ensure fair and consistent human resource practices.
Resource Development: Expand the breadth and depth of relationships and partnerships that will lead to sustainable, diversified funding streams and significant investments in NCCEH’s future. Leverage personal contacts and organizational relationships to identify potential donors and partners; Diversify and increase funding sources, including individual/corporate donors, professional advisors, foundations, and corporations in the state. Responsible for stewarding the entire donor portfolio, including handling grant requests and having annual relationship reviews.
Community Engagement: Cultivate NCCEH’s visibility and relationships through personal engagement and effective communication. Plan and implement strategies to promote public awareness. Identify and monitor trends and emerging issues related to homelessness through targeted advocacy and increased visibility. Act as the chief spokesperson for the organization, articulating the vision in an inspiring way and building relationships among partners, government agencies, and community groups to support and enhance the mission.
Qualifications:
• A personal passion and commitment to NCCH’s mission to end homelessness.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in best practices to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time only.
• Embraces best and emerging practices that end homelessness with experience in providing technical assistance and training, implementation, and advocacy for these practices.
• A strong, visionary leader who thinks strategically and can implement tactically.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, direct, motivate, and empower, professional staff and hold them accountable.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skill, particularly as it relates to clearly and effectively conveying information to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including the board, staff, policy makers, partners, and the public.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities, and recognize and adapt to change.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and establish and maintain the highest level of integrity with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong working knowledge of program development, public policy formulation and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to fairly and equitably mediate and anticipate conflicts and apply proactive leadership to achieve resolution fairly and equitably.
• Consider diversity as an asset and foster an environment where people feel welcome to participate.
• Treat all people with dignity and fairness.
• Demonstrate a commitment to honesty, reliability, ethical behavior, and professional excellence.
Attributes of the New Leader
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of operational management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit governance with significant experience interfacing with governing boards.
• Strong leadership and management skills that have influenced an organizational culture through the development and implementation of strategic initiatives.
Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with executive professional experience.
Application Process
Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC, is conducting this search in partnership with NCCEH’s Board of Directors. To apply, click on the link to the Executive Director position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. The deadline for applications is 5:00 PM, May 15, 2021.
In case of any technical problems, contact beth@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or through third-party sites.
NCCEH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities, and sexual preferences
Application Process
Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC, is conducting this search in partnership with NCCEH’s Board of Directors. To apply, click on the link to the Executive Director position profile at ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply. You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and professional references. Please provide all requested information to be considered. The deadline for applications is 5:00 PM, May 15, 2021.
In case of any technical problems, contact beth@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or through third-party sites.
NCCEH is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities, and sexual preferences