Executive Director, SoCal Chapter — Remote Impact Leader

Blue Star Families, Inc.; California; A distancia; USD 106.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

403(b) with matching

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Star Families seeks an Executive Director for the Southern California Chapter. Based in Orange County, CA, this remote-first leadership role drives local strategy, fundraising, and community impact, reporting to the VP of Chapter Impact & Outposts.

The ED oversees staff, volunteers, budget, and programs, with travel and a residency requirement in the Chapter’s metro area. The role demands six-figure fundraising experience, strong executive communication, and a track record of growing

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community development, nonprofit leadership, or strategic partnerships.
• 5+ years of management experience, including direct staff leadership.
• Proven ability to secure significant philanthropic gifts (six-figure required).
• Demonstrated success in growing an organization, business unit, or major initiative.
• Exceptional executive communication skills—written, verbal, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing an advisory board or similar governance structure.
• Strong organizational management capability: budgeting, planning, KPI accountability, and team development.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends for essential community events; <25% travel.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute a Chapter Sustainability Plan tied to annual revenue, long-term growth, and metropolitan-market opportunity.
• Secure major gifts from corporations, philanthropies, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI).
• Partner with the Development Team and National team on joint fundraising strategy and pipeline development.
• Expand diversified revenue streams: corporate sponsorships, foundations, workplace giving, government opportunities, and community campaigns.
• Own annual fundraising goals; oversee stewardship that increases renewal rates and multi-year commitments.
• Lead the Chapter’s full operational portfolio, including staff, volunteers, programs, budget, and community partnerships.
• Serve as the senior BSF representative in the metropolitan region—driving a high standard of professionalism, visibility, and community trust.
• Manage, coach, and develop the Program Director/Manager and volunteer corps; ensure program delivery is aligned, supported, and resourced.
• Manage and facilitate excellence in national program execution (Welcome Week, MFLS, NTS/Nourish the Service, etc.).
• Implement BSF’s data-driven evaluation model in partnership with National Programs & Applied Research teams.
• Ensure compliance with BSF operational policies, fiscal management, KPIs, and risk mitigation practices.
• Recruit, develop, and steward a high-performing, strategic local Advisory Board that supports fundraising, visibility, and community leadership.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with VIPs, elected officials, military installation leaders, philanthropic champions, and corporate executives.
• Leverage senior-level relationships to open doors, advance BSF’s strategic priorities, and elevate the Chapter’s regional presence.
• Represent BSF at community events, convenings, coalitions, and multi-sector partnership tables.
• Become recognized as a ‘Thought Leader’ in the local community, solving problems for military families with systemic solutions.
• Build a robust ecosystem of civic, military, corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners that strengthens military family belonging.
• Serve as the Chapter’s chief ambassador to advocate for military-connected families using MFLS insights and BSF research.
• Work closely with the Program Director/Manager to connect families with relevant resources and community supports.
• Identify strategic opportunities for regional expansion, innovative programming, and alignment with partnerships.
• Deepen BSF’s local presence through compelling storytelling, brand-consistent communications, and partnership visibility.
• Collaborate with Marketing/Comms to amplify Chapter impact through digital content, media, and thought leadership.
• Serve as a strong, articulate voice for military families in public forums and local media (as appropriate).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Fundraising leadership

Board governance

Program management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Blue Star Families seeks an Executive Director for the Southern California Chapter. Based in Orange County, CA, this remote-first leadership role drives local strategy, fundraising, and community impact, reporting to the VP of Chapter Impact & Outposts.

The ED oversees staff, volunteers, budget, and programs, with travel and a residency requirement in the Chapter’s metro area. The role demands six-figure fundraising experience, strong executive communication, and a track record of growing