Executive Director - Faith-Based Nonprofit Leader

Created Women, INC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Created Women in Tampa, FL seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, financial, and spiritual leadership in partnership with the Board. You will ensure organizational effectiveness, program excellence, and mission advancement through trauma-informed practices and Christ-centered leadership.

The role emphasizes fundraising, community engagement, financial stewardship, and staff development while serving residents, staff, and volunteers with integrity and compassion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience.
• Five or more years of progressive nonprofit, social services, recovery, behavioral health, or ministry leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor development, and community engagement.
• Experience managing budgets and organizational operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and serving vulnerable populations.
• Ability to pass FDLE Level II background screening.
• Strong alignment with Created Women's mission, values, and statement of faith.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the organization's vision, mission, and strategic plan.
• Partner with the Board to establish long-term goals and organizational priorities.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure effective systems for measuring impact.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure high-quality, trauma-informed services for the women we serve.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and retain staff.
• Provide coaching, support, and performance management.
• Foster a healthy workplace culture rooted in respect, compassion, and excellence.
• Promote staff growth and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead annual fundraising efforts and special campaigns.
• Cultivate and steward donor, church, foundation, corporate, and community relationships.
• Identify and expand funding opportunities, including grants and individual giving.
• Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for Created Women.
• Represent the organization through public speaking, networking, and community partnerships.
• Partner with the Board and leadership team to develop and manage the annual budget.
• Ensure strong financial stewardship and organizational accountability.
• Provide regular financial and operational updates to the Board.
• Support Board development, recruitment, engagement, and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Model and uphold the Christian values and mission of Created Women.
• Lead staff, residents, and volunteers in prayer, devotions, and spiritual encouragement.
• Pray regularly for the ministry and those it serves.
• Provide pastoral care, biblical guidance, and Christ-centered support to residents, staff, and volunteers.
• Help cultivate a Christ-centered culture throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Financial stewardship

Staff development

Public speaking

Trauma-informed leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Created Women in Tampa, FL seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, financial, and spiritual leadership in partnership with the Board. You will ensure organizational effectiveness, program excellence, and mission advancement through trauma-informed practices and Christ-centered leadership.

The role emphasizes fundraising, community engagement, financial stewardship, and staff development while serving residents, staff, and volunteers with integrity and compassion.