Executive Director

Palosverdeschamber; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Seniors is seeking a seasoned Executive Director to lead the organization on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding communities. The role centers on mission-driven leadership, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on aging services and program impact.

The successful candidate will partner with the Board, oversee operations, ensure financial health, and inspire volunteers and staff through collaborative leadership and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience leading a nonprofit or senior-serving organization with fundraising responsibility.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, operations, staff, and organizational resources.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership aligned with the mission, values, policies, and strategic priorities.
• Partner with the Board on strategic planning and long-term growth.
• Serve as a visible spokesperson and ambassador for Peninsula Seniors.
• Expand outreach, impact, and relevance within the community.
• Oversee fundraising strategy and donor engagement; support grants and events.
• Ensure sound financial management and internal controls; manage annual budget.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and retain qualified staff.
• Foster a collaborative culture and meaningful volunteer engagement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Board relations

Community outreach

Strategic planning

Communication

Financial oversight

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

QuickBooks

Excel

SharePoint

Teams

OneDrive

Job description

PENINSULA SENIORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Executive Leadership Opportunity Rolling Hills Estates, California

THE OPPORTUNITY

Peninsula Seniors is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and service to older adults throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding communities. The Executive Director will serve as the organization's chief executive and will work in close partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, members, donors, community partners, and other stakeholders. This is an opportunity for an accomplished nonprofit leader who is passionate about older adults and community service and who brings the vision, relationship-building skills, operational discipline, and fundraising experience necessary to strengthen and expand an established community organization.

ABOUT PENINSULA SENIORS

Peninsula Seniors is a community-focused nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults. Through programs, activities, services, and opportunities for connection, the organization helps older adults remain engaged, active, independent, and connected to their community. Located in Rolling Hills Estates, California, Peninsula Seniors serves as an important community resource for older adults throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding areas. The organization is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for participation, connection, wellness, learning, and community engagement.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Executive Director will provide overall leadership for Peninsula Seniors and will be responsible for advancing the organization's mission while ensuring strong operations, financial sustainability, effective programs, and meaningful community engagement. Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will develop and implement organizational priorities and serve as the principal ambassador for Peninsula Seniors. The successful candidate will be a visible, accessible, and relationship-oriented leader who can connect effectively with older adults, families, volunteers, donors, staff, community leaders, and other organizations.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Strategic & Organizational Leadership

• 1. Provide overall leadership and direction in alignment with the organization's mission, values, policies, and strategic priorities.
• 2. Partner with the Board of Directors on strategic planning, organizational priorities, and long‑term growth.
• 3. Serve as a visible spokesperson and ambassador for Peninsula Seniors.
• 4. Identify opportunities to expand the organization's outreach, impact, and relevance, while raising awareness, within the community.
• 5. Build and maintain a positive, inclusive, collaborative organizational culture.

Programs & Member Services

• 1. Oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of programs and services for older adults.
• 2. Ensure programs respond to the changing interests and needs of the community.
• 3. Encourage innovation, participation, volunteer engagement, and meaningful connections.
• 4. Monitor program effectiveness and member satisfaction.
• 5. Identify opportunities for new programs, partnerships, and services.

Fundraising & Development

• 1. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• 2. Cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, corporations, sponsors, and community supporters.
• 3. Support grant development, donor stewardship, special events, sponsorships, and other development initiatives.
• 4. Work closely with Board members and volunteers to strengthen fundraising and community support.
• 5. Develop strategies that promote long‑term financial sustainability.
• 6. Oversee all financial & operational management.
• 7. Oversee the organization's annual budget and financial performance.
• 8. Ensure sound fiscal management and best practice internal controls.
• 9. Monitor revenues, expenses, cash flow, and financial projections.
• 10. Work with the Board and financial professionals to ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• 11. Oversee facilities, technology, insurance, risk management, contracts, and administrative systems.
• 12. Ensure compliance with applicable nonprofit requirements and organizational policies.
• 13. Recruit, supervise, develop, and retain qualified staff.
• 14. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance goals.
• 15. Encourage professional development and teamwork.
• 16. Engage, support, and recognize volunteers and expand volunteer program.
• 17. Foster an environment in which staff and volunteers feel valued and connected to the organization's mission.

Community Relations & Partnerships

Develop strong relationships with local government, healthcare and social-service organizations, businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and other community partners. Represent Peninsula Seniors at community meetings, events, and public forums. Increase awareness of Peninsula Seniors and its programs throughout the community. Develop partnerships and collaborations that advance the organization's mission.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

1. The successful candidate will combine nonprofit leadership experience with a genuine passion for serving older adults.

Required Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2. Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, QuickBooks, Excel, Word, TEAMS, OneDrive and SharePoint. Capable to effectively read and/or edit organizational audits.
• 3. At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit, community-service, senior-services, healthcare, education, or related organization.
• 4. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, operations, staff, and organizational resources.
• 5. Experience working effectively with a Board of Directors.
• 6. Demonstrated fundraising, relationship-development, or resource-development experience.
• 7. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 8. Strong organizational, financial, and problem-solving abilities.
• 9. Ability to work collaboratively while exercising sound independent judgment.
• 10. Commitment to the mission and well‑being of older adults.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Previous nonprofit executive or senior‑management experience.
• 2. Experience with major donors, grants, sponsorships, or development programs.
• 3. Experience working directly with older adults or senior-serving organizations.
• 4. Familiarity with nonprofit governance and California nonprofit organizations.
• 5. Experience leading strategic planning or organizational growth initiatives.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Peninsula Seniors is seeking a leader who is: MISSION‑DRIVEN Passionate about improving the lives of older adults and strengthening the community. RELATIONSHIP‑ORIENTED Comfortable building genuine, long‑term relationships with members, donors, volunteers, staff, Board members, and community partners. COLLABORATIVE Able to bring people together around common goals while respecting diverse perspectives. STRATEGIC Able to balance long‑term vision with the practical demands of day‑to‑day organizational leadership. COMMUNITY‑MINDED Visible, accessible, and enthusiastic about representing Peninsula Seniors throughout the community. ENTREPRENEURIAL Able to recognize opportunities, develop creative solutions, and encourage thoughtful innovation. FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE Committed to sound stewardship of the organization's resources and long‑term sustainability. AN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR An effective listener, writer, presenter, and spokesperson who can inspire confidence and engagement.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $100,000 based on current budget size. Salaries based on budget size.

Peninsula Seniors offers competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. The Executive Director position is based in Rolling Hills Estates, California, with regular participation in community activities and events throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding communities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Peninsula Seniors is an equal opportunity organization and encourages qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.