EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION PROFILE

TITLE:                           Executive Director

REPORTS TO:              Board of Directors  

POSITION:                   Exempt/Full Time

Hearts with Haiti (HWH) seeks a visionary Executive Director with proven nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and management skills.  Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the organization, must be highly collaborative, self-motivated and a pro-active problem solver who can generate new ideas and improve on past performance https://heartswithhaiti.org/.

Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Hearts with Haiti works in partnership with the St. Joseph Family of Haiti, creating a caring family for those facing the challenges of poverty and disability.

KEY ROLES: (Essential Job Responsibilities):

Leadership

• Assist in the creation and implementation of the organization’s strategic plan
• Bring expertise and vision to grow and develop the organization
• Directly manage the relationship and communications with partner in Haiti
• Hire, supervise and manage qualified, competent staff members and volunteers
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising cultural awareness of issues of inequality, discrimination, and unequal access to resources, for Haiti and individuals with disabilities

Fundraising

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Development Plan including individual, corporate, faith-based and foundation funding striving to increase and diversify sustainable funding
• Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward prospective and current donors
• Guide and direct fundraising activities of the board
• Plan and implement two or more fundraising events annually in the U.S. including performances and presentations by Haitian leaders
• Work with Haitian leaders to increase sustained giving and sponsorships
• Identify and apply for grants that are a good match with HWH’s mission and needs
• Experience with fundraising via social media platforms 

Fiscal Management

• Ensure that donations are deposited, recorded, and acknowledged and the donor database is accurately updated and maintained.
• Work with the volunteer Treasurer to maintain all financial records in accordance with federal and state laws                
• Develop an annual budget with the Finance Committee for board approval
• Provide the board with monthly financial summaries, including a brief analysis and explanation of results relative to budget
• Work with Haitian leadership of the St. Joseph Foundation to help develop their annual budget for operations, determine funding needs and quarterly reporting
• Monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee

Strategic Planning & Board Governance

• Work with the board to fulfill HWH’s mission and to develop and execute the organization’s strategic plan and programs
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement of the organization
• Communicate effectively with the board, providing timely and accurate information to help make informed decisions
• Maintain all legal documents, licenses, certifications, and contracts necessary for HWH to operate as a non-profit
• Ensure Board of Trustees is trained on organizational policies and programs
• Actively engage with the entire board and with each individual board member to maximize board member contributions to HWH’s success

Communications

Work with the Communications Director to do the following:

• Create marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic
• Identify and procure resources needed to develop annual promotions and events calendar
• Manage social media to ensure content is fresh and engaging, and is updated regularly as outlined in the Communications Calendar
• Maintain and update the HWH website, ensuring information is accurate and up-to-date