Strategic Nonprofit Leader (Executive Director)

Rolling Start, Inc; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolling Start, Inc. seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization’s strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and mission delivery across Independent Living services.

You will work with the Board to ensure fiscal health, program quality, fundraising, and strong community engagement. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements, and foster a collaborative culture that centers consumer involvement and disability rights in all programs across San

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of leadership and supervisory experience, preferably in disability services, human services, Independent Living, or nonprofit administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Independent Living movement and consumer-directed services.
• Experience managing grants, contracts, compliance reporting, and organizational operations.
• Demonstrated fiscal management experience, including budgeting and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated fundraising and donor development experience.
• Strong written communication skills, including grant writing, donor communications, and formal reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, mission-driven leadership to advance Rolling Start’s priorities, organizational growth, and community impact.
• Develop plans, goals, and innovative approaches that strengthen Rolling Start’s programs and service delivery.
• Promote and advance the Independent Living philosophy and ensure consumer involvement in decision-making processes.
• Maintain strong working relationships with the Board of Directors, including providing recommendations on policy, operations, and strategic direction.
• Provide the Board with full and timely reporting on organizational performance, program outcomes, fiscal health, and operational challenges.
• Ensure delivery of the Five Core Services of the Independent Living Program: Information and Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy, and Transition Services.
• Oversee program planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & management

Fundraising & donor engagement

Grant & contract management

Financial management & budgeting

Communication skills

Public speaking

People-centered leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rolling Start, Inc. seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization’s strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and mission delivery across Independent Living services.

You will work with the Board to ensure fiscal health, program quality, fundraising, and strong community engagement. You will oversee staff, ensure compliance with grant and contract requirements, and foster a collaborative culture that centers consumer involvement and disability rights in all programs across San