Chief Executive Officer

Habitat for Humanity; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills invites an accomplished Chief Executive Officer to guide strategic direction, financial sustainability and community partnerships. The CEO reports to the Board and translates long-term plans into annual goals, aligning construction, repairs, family services, fundraising and ReStore operations.

The role leads a geographically distributed senior leadership team, fosters accountability and values safety and mission alignment, while expanding partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven executive leadership experience in nonprofit settings.
• Direct fundraising campaign experience and donor cultivation preferred.
• Strong verbal, written and public presentation skills.
• Experience building partnerships with local government, lenders and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and translate plans into annual operating goals.
• Oversee multi-faceted programs including construction, repairs, family services, fundraising and ReStore operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls across diverse revenue streams.
• Mentor and recruit a high-performing senior leadership team across dispersed sites.
• Cultivate partnerships with government, lenders, donors and community organizations.
• Act as liaison to the Board and provide KPI dashboards and performance reports.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)

Job description

Job Description

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the strategic direction, financial sustainability and community partnerships of Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. Reporting to and partnering with the Board of Directors, the CEO translates long-term strategic plans into annual operating goals. This executive leader oversees organization-wide alignment across construction, repair programs, family services, fundraising and ReStore retail operations.

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership & execution

• Translate long-term strategic plans into measurable annual operating plans and KPI dashboards.
• Ensure full compliance with Habitat for Humanity International standards, local policies and legal regulations.
• Align operations across fundraising, family services and ReStore locations.

Financial leadership & resource development

• Manage a multi-million-dollar budget with diverse revenue streams (grants, donations, mortgages and retail).
• Drive fundraising strategies, expanding philanthropic support from major donors, corporate sponsors and grants.
• Oversee strict financial controls, forecasting, and scenario planning.

Team leadership & organizational culture

• Lead, mentor and recruit a high-performing, geographically distributed senior leadership team.
• Foster an organizational culture rooted in accountability, safety, collaboration and mission alignment.
• Implement clear performance management systems tied directly to strategic goals.

Operations & rural program management

• Oversee all multi-county operations, including home construction, repair programs and volunteer engagement.
• Standardize processes to maximize efficiency across all dispersed project sites.
• Supervise ReStore retail operations to maximize profitability and mission integration.

Community & stakeholder relations

• Serve as the primary external ambassador and housing advocate across the rural service area.
• Build partnerships with local governments, financial lenders, contractors and community organizations.
• Expand volunteer engagement networks, including corporate and faith-based groups.

Board governance & engagement

• Act as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, supplying regular KPI dashboards and performance reports.
• Support the Board in fiduciary oversight, policy development and rural-focused recruitment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Nonprofit Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of executive leadership experience in a nonprofit organization or relevant management role.
• Relations: Proven track record of building local community, governmental and stakeholder partnerships.
• Fundraising: Direct experience developing targeted fundraising campaigns and cultivating major donors or corporate sponsors is highly preferred.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal, written and public presentation skills.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience and education

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