Executive Director

Fit Recruiting; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fit Recruiting partners with a respected nonprofit in Mobile, Alabama to recruit an Executive Director who will guide growth, strengthen community impact, and collaborate with a committed Board. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role focused on mission delivery and organizational excellence.

The ideal candidate balances big-picture strategy with day-to-day management, overseeing programs, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement to ensure sustainable impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in nonprofit/mission-driven org.
• Strong organizational management and strategic planning experience.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversee daily operations, programs, and staff to ensure organizational effectiveness.
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors to establish priorities, implement initiatives, and achieve long-term goals.
• Manage organizational budgets, financial planning, resource allocation, and overall fiscal responsibility.
• Lead, mentor, and support staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and a mission-focused culture.
• Serve as a visible representative of the organization, building meaningful relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Support fundraising initiatives, donor relationships, grant opportunities, and efforts to strengthen financial sustainability.
• Evaluate and enhance organizational policies, procedures, and programs to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Ensure the organization remains focused on delivering high-quality services and making a measurable difference in the community.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Strategic planning

Financial oversight

Team development

Board governance

Job description

Fit Recruiting is partnering with a respected, mission-driven nonprofit organization in Mobile, AL, to identify a dynamic and experienced Executive Director to lead its next chapter of growth and community impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, people-focused leader who is passionate about making a difference. The Executive Director will oversee daily operations, provide organizational direction, strengthen community partnerships, and work closely with the Board of Directors to advance the organization's mission.

The ideal candidate is a confident, compassionate leader who can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on management while fostering a positive, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizational Leadership: Provide strategic direction and oversee daily operations, programs, and staff to ensure organizational effectiveness.
• Board Collaboration: Partner closely with the Board of Directors to establish priorities, implement initiatives, and achieve long-term goals.
• Financial Oversight: Manage organizational budgets, financial planning, resource allocation, and overall fiscal responsibility.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and support staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and a mission-focused culture.
• Community Engagement: Serve as a visible representative of the organization, building meaningful relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Fundraising & Development: Support fundraising initiatives, donor relationships, grant opportunities, and efforts to strengthen financial sustainability.
• Operational Excellence: Evaluate and enhance organizational policies, procedures, and programs to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Mission Advancement: Ensure the organization remains focused on delivering high-quality services and making a measurable difference in the community.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience, ideally within a nonprofit, community-based, or mission-driven organization.
• Strong background in organizational management, strategic planning, and financial oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and build a positive organizational culture.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.