Executive Director - AgeBetter

Attic Angel; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AgeBetter Inc. in Madison, WI seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization and its programs, including SAIL and Safe at Home.

The ED will oversee membership, outreach, fundraising, operations, and board engagement, while ensuring program quality and impact for older adults in Dane County. The role requires strong leadership, relationship-building, and grant-writing skills, with experience managing a small staff and collaborating with local and national partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS with five to seven years in senior nonprofit management.
• Significant fundraising, donor relations and grant-writing experience.
• Budgeting and financial management for nonprofits.
• Experience serving older adults and aging services is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for AgeBetter and its programs.
• Oversee membership recruitment, outreach, fundraising, and program development.
• Develop and monitor operating plans with the Board of Directors.
• Recruit and manage staff; supervise volunteers supporting SAIL and Safe at Home.
• Build partnerships, secure donations/grants, and cultivate funding sources.
• Represent the organization publicly and manage communications and branding.
• Ensure compliance, accurate records, and effective program evaluation.
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and resource utilization.
• Collaborate on policy development with the Board and stakeholders.
• Lead marketing initiatives and donor solicitation strategies.
• Monitor program outcomes and report to funders and constituents.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Board relations

Communication

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Staff management

Community engagement

Advocacy

Budgeting

Education

BA/BS degree

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

Microsoft 365

Club Express or similar membership software

Job description

Recruitment for this position will be led by Attic Angel in partnership with Oakwood Village.

AgeBetter, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in Dane County, Wisconsin. Founded In 2005, AgeBetter has two sponsoring nonprofit organizations, Oakwood Village and Attic Angel. AgeBetter is the parent, organization and founder of Safe at Home and SAIL – Sharing Active Independent Lives. The mission of AgeBetter and its programs is to enhance the health, wellness, and independence of older adults in collaboration with older adults, their families, caregivers, healthcare providers, community-based aging services, payers, and educators.

We are seeking the next leader of AgeBetter, an organization that has served the Madison community for more than 20 years. AgeBetter is best known for its SAIL (Supporting Active Independent Lives) program and, more recently, Safe at Home.The ideal candidate will be passionate about bringing people together, meeting individuals where they are, and fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. This leader will bring a strong background in leadership and relationship-building, along with experience identifying and securing donations and grants to strengthen and expand the programs and services AgeBetter provides.

Position Location

Oakwood Village University Woods Campus

6205 Mineral Point Rd

Madison, WI 53705

Mission Statement

AgeBetter Inc.'s mission is to collaborate with older individuals, their families, caregivers, physicians, payers, service providers, and educators to enhance their health, wellness, independence, and overall quality of life.

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the face of AgeBetter and is responsible for managing the programs offered within this organization including the SAIL and Safe at Home programs. This work includes membership recruitment, outreach, fundraising, new service development, operations and administration, and working with the Board on strategic planning and finance. The position requires working with a wide range of local and, in some cases, national organizations and institutions, and with the residents of Dane County. The ED will be responsible for establishing and managing a small team environment including hiring and managing support staff.

This position reports to the Board of Directors.

Essential Responsibilities (not meant to be an all-inclusive list)

• Assure the delivery of outstanding member services.
• Maintain and expand membership through recruitment of new members and membership renewals.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and maintain strategic and tactical plans to guide the organization.
• Recruit and manage volunteers participating in SAIL programs; determine and supervise volunteer activities.
• Lead AgeBetter programs (SAIL & Safe at Home) fundraising activities, developing and implementing fundraising and marketing plans, identifying new funding sources, writing grant proposals and creating strategies for donor solicitation.
• Develop partnerships with organizations that can provide services to members.
• Ensure effective systems to manage and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, the funders and other constituents.
• Serve as the principal public relations representative when interacting with media, funding sources, government agencies and community groups.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications-from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.
• Work independently to establish an efficient, organized business compliant with regulations; maintain accurate, confidential records; recruit and effectively manage a small staff; maintain an accurate database of members, member assistance, referral information and service providers, donors and grant providers.
• Recommend policies and procedures to produce maximum utilization of resources and optimal service levels at minimum cost.
• Understand and effectively carry out policies as set by the AgeBetter Board of Directors.
• Track organization income and expenditures, in consultation with the Board of Directors.
• Attend all Board meetings, implement Board directives.

Essential Qualifications

• Skill in overseeing organizational finances, including budget formulation and execution.
• Experience with laws and regulations that affect services to older people.
• An understanding of the needs of people age 50 and older as they age in their homes.
• Ability to communicate persuasively in speech and writing.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with a variety of professionals from City and County officials and service providers, Village Network, etc.

Education/Training/Experience

• Minimum BA/BS degree with five (5) to seven (7) years of senior management experience in a non-profit setting preferable with experience in fundraising, communication, business and/or social work. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is desirable.
• Significant work with older adults, social service or home and community based service environments is strongly recommended.
• Broad knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and marketing techniques, donor and membership development.
• Experience with budgeting, basic accounting and other financials concerning
• nonprofits.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. Club Express experience or other membership software experience preferred.