Executive Director: Housing & Community Impact Leader

Habitat for Humanity International; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Boone County is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, fundraising and community leadership for the organization. This role serves as the chief executive officer and reports to the Board, driving the affiliate’s mission and sustainable growth in Boone County.

The Executive Director will lead fundraising, oversee construction and family services, manage staff and volunteers, and build strong community partnerships to expand affordable housing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent leadership experience.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience, including the ability to lead people, complex initiatives or organizational operations.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major gifts, grants, sponsorships or capital campaign funding.
• Experience leading an organization, major business unit, nonprofit affiliate or similarly complex operation.
• Ability to work effectively with boards, donors, volunteers, staff and community stakeholders.
• Strong financial, organizational and business management capability.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and leadership skills.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining effective in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board to establish priorities, advance the mission and ensure long-term organizational and financial sustainability.
• Build staffing, systems, processes and accountability needed for effective operations and future growth.
• Personally lead fundraising strategy and execution across individual, corporate, foundation, faith-based and governmental sources.
• Cultivate major donors and strategic partners, diversify revenue and engage Board members in fundraising and donor development.
• Lead real estate development, site acquisition, construction planning, project sequencing and the sale of completed homes.
• Oversee new home construction, home repair and preservation activities, safety, annual build schedules, house pricing, budgets and cost-saving measures.
• Serve as the board’s primary executive partner and advisor, providing transparent updates on financial performance, fundraising, operations, strategic initiatives and organizational risks.
• Provide overall leadership for construction, homeownership and family services, repair and preservation programs, volunteer engagement and ReStore operations.
• Serve as the affiliate’s primary spokesperson and ambassador, strengthening relationships with government, civic, business, faith and nonprofit partners.
• Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing staff and volunteer organization with clear expectations and accountability.
• Foster a mission-driven culture centered on service, stewardship, inclusion and community impact.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Strategic leadership

Board relationship management

Staff leadership

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Boone County is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, fundraising and community leadership for the organization. This role serves as the chief executive officer and reports to the Board, driving the affiliate’s mission and sustainable growth in Boone County.

The Executive Director will lead fundraising, oversee construction and family services, manage staff and volunteers, and build strong community partnerships to expand affordable housing