Executive Director & CEO — Child Welfare Leader

The Value Maximizer; Florida; On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Advocacy Center seeks an Executive Director/CEO to drive strategic leadership, financial sustainability, and program excellence in Pasco County. This role reports to the Board and leads fundraising, partnerships, and compliance while guiding trauma-informed services for children and families.

The successful candidate will bring 7–10 years of nonprofit leadership, strong fundraising experience, executive presence, and a commitment to mission-driven impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, social work, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in business, public administration, nonprofit leadership, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit settings.
• Deep expertise in child advocacy, trauma-informed care, and victim services.
• Experience with budgets, grants, compliance, and fundraising.
• Strong communication, public speaking, and donor engagement skills.
• Ability to lead through complexity with sound judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction with the Board and translate strategy into measurable execution.
• Be the primary operating partner to the Board while empowering day-to-day management.
• Ensure financial health through disciplined planning, reporting and controls.
• Lead organizational culture initiatives and staff development.
• Lead fundraising and diversify revenue streams for long-term stability.
• Oversee program quality, compliance, and trauma-informed service delivery.
• Maintain organizational clarity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Represent the organization publicly and build key relationships.
• Ensure risk management and ethical conduct across all operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Fundraising & donor engagement

Financial management

Strategic planning

Trauma-informed care

Child advocacy

Communication skills

Board reporting

Change management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree

Job description

Children’s Advocacy Center seeks an Executive Director/CEO to drive strategic leadership, financial sustainability, and program excellence in Pasco County. This role reports to the Board and leads fundraising, partnerships, and compliance while guiding trauma-informed services for children and families.

The successful candidate will bring 7–10 years of nonprofit leadership, strong fundraising experience, executive presence, and a commitment to mission-driven impact.