Executive Director - Visionary Leader & Strategic Advocate

La Casa de las Madres; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

La Casa de las Madres seeks an Executive Director to serve as chief advocate and cultural anchor, reporting to the Board and leading a staff of about 40. The role is a public-facing leadership position guiding strategic vision, operations, and the mission for San Francisco’s domestic violence services.

The ED will cultivate donor and foundation relationships, diversify funding, and ensure program quality and compliance while partnering with program Directors to advance service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Proven track record in donor relations, fundraising, and diversified funding.
• Experience guiding organizational strategy, governance, and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief advocate and spokesperson for La Casa de las Madres in SF.
• Engage city officials, law enforcement, media, and elected leaders; build coalitions.
• Oversee daily operations, financial management, and program quality; ensure contract compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance to the Board and supervise Directors of programs.
• Foster an inclusive, diverse workforce and strengthen organizational culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Nonprofit management

Job description

La Casa de las Madres seeks an Executive Director to serve as chief advocate and cultural anchor, reporting to the Board and leading a staff of about 40. The role is a public-facing leadership position guiding strategic vision, operations, and the mission for San Francisco’s domestic violence services.

The ED will cultivate donor and foundation relationships, diversify funding, and ensure program quality and compliance while partnering with program Directors to advance service excellence.