Christ-Centered Adoption Services Director | National Impact

Baptist Children's Home

Indian Trail (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Baptist Children’s Homes of NC, Inc. invites applications for an Executive Director of Christian Adoption Services to lead with biblical values, advancing the ministry while ensuring excellence in adoption services.

The role reports to the President/CEO and oversees strategy, staff, fundraising, donor relations, and compliance. As the agency’s national leader, you will drive growth, maintain program integrity, and build partnerships with churches and networks to sustain financial health and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in adoption, child welfare, or related nonprofit services.
Proven experience leading teams of 25 staff members.
Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and relationship management.
Strong knowledge of adoption laws, regulations, and best practices.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provide vision and strategic direction for the adoption agency’s national growth and impact which will lead to year over year growth of adoptions.
Develop and implement multi-year strategic plans aligned BCH mission, vision and goals.
Identify opportunities for program expansion, innovation, and increased adoption outcomes.
Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and international adoption regulations and accreditation standards.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the adoption agency, ensuring excellence, consistency, compliance and agency accreditation.
Lead and manage the staff, including senior managers and clinical professionals.
Ensure the successful completion of approximately 60 adoptions annually while maintaining high ethical and care standards.
Establish and monitor program metrics, outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborate closely with foster care and residential care leadership to ensure coordinated services where applicable.
Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing, mission-driven staff.
Foster a Christ-centered organizational culture marked by compassion, accountability, and professional excellence.
Provide leadership development, performance management, and succession planning.
Encourage spiritual growth, prayer, and faith integration among staff.
Serve as the primary leader for adoption-related fundraising initiatives
Partner with the parent ministry’s advancement team to design and execute annual and long-term fundraising strategies
Cultivate, steward, and solicit major donors, churches, foundations, and corporate partners
Represent the adoption ministry in donor meetings, events, and public forums
Ensure financial sustainability of the adoption program through diversified revenue streams
Develop and manage the adoption ministry’s budget in collaboration with the finance team
Ensure responsible stewardship of resources and financial accountability
Monitor revenue, expenses, and program sustainability
Participate in organizational planning and reporting processes
Serve as a national ambassador for the adoption ministry within Christian, nonprofit, and child welfare communities
Build strategic partnerships with churches, agencies, and referral sources
Advocate for ethical, Christ-centered adoption practices
Support public relations and communications efforts related to adoption services
Visionary and strategic leadership
Spiritual maturity and servant leadership
Fundraising and donor engagement
Operational excellence and compliance
Staff development and team building
Financial stewardship and accountability