Chief Mission & Growth Officer

Houston Furniture Bank; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Furniture Bank in Houston, Texas seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee fundraising, finances, operations, and community engagement. The role requires a proven track record in major gifts, partnerships, and nonprofit governance.

The ED will report to the Board, drive program growth, ensure financial sustainability, and serve as the organization’s chief advocate and spokesperson, advancing impact for families in need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading fundraising and grant development.
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
• Proven leadership and team development capability.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for serving vulnerable populations and improving community impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to advance mission and growth.
• Oversee strategic planning, fundraising, finances, operations, and community engagement.
• Lead major gift cultivation, corporate partnerships, and grant strategies.
• Ensure governance alignment with the Board and effective reporting.
• Manage operations including logistics, distribution, and program quality.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing staff and volunteers.
• Serve as primary spokesperson and advocate for the organization.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Partnership building

Operational excellence

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in nonprofit/BA or MBA

Job description

Houston Furniture Bank in Houston, Texas seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership and oversee fundraising, finances, operations, and community engagement. The role requires a proven track record in major gifts, partnerships, and nonprofit governance.

The ED will report to the Board, drive program growth, ensure financial sustainability, and serve as the organization’s chief advocate and spokesperson, advancing impact for families in need.