Executive Director / CEO at Qode

Florida, Puerto Rico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

110000.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Strategy, Financial Sustainability, Fund Development, Community Partnerships, Government Relations, Compliance, Staff Leadership, Budget Management, Fundraising, Donor Cultivation, Public Speaking, Board Reporting, Trauma-Informed Care, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Performance

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company: Children’s Advocacy CenterPosition: Executive Director / CEOCompensation: $110K with Bonus OpportunityReports to: Board of DirectorsLocation: Pasco CountyWork Authorization: USC Only Position OverviewThe Executive Director / CEO serves as the chief executive leader and is accountable for advancing the organization’s mission to prevent, intervene in, and help heal the impacts of child abuse, neglect, and family trauma. This is a mission-critical executive role requiring a leader who can combine compassion with disciplined execution. The CEO is responsible for organizational strategy, financial sustainability, operational performance, program quality, fund development, community partnerships, government relations, compliance, and staff leadership. The ideal candidate will be a visible, credible, and accountable leader who can strengthen the organization’s internal operations while expanding its external influence, funding base, and community impact. This individual must be comfortable leading through complexity, making difficult decisions, developing people, managing risk, and ensuring that the organization is financially and operationally positioned for long-term sustainability. Education: Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, public administration, social work, human services, healthcare administration, or a related field.Preferred Education: Master’s degree in business, public administration, nonprofit leadership, social work, healthcare administration, or a related field. Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably in nonprofit, human services, healthcare, child welfare, behavioral health, or community-based organizations. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, financial reporting, grants, compliance requirements, and operational performance. Proven ability to lead teams, manage organizational change, and hold staff accountable. Experience with fundraising, donor cultivation, grants, community partnerships, or revenue development. Strong communication skills, including public speaking, writing, board reporting, donor engagement, and stakeholder communication. Ability to make difficult decisions in a mission-sensitive environment. High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, professional maturity, and personal integrity. Preferred Experience: Experience with child advocacy centers, child welfare, trauma-informed care, family services, behavioral health, or victim services. Familiarity with government funding, reimbursement models, grant compliance, and restricted fund accounting. Experience working with a nonprofit Board of Directors. Established relationships in Pasco County and the surrounding Tampa Bay region Experience leading an organization through financial stabilization, growth, restructuring, or operational improvement. Responsibilities: Will work in partnership with the Board of Directors to set the strategic direction of the organization and ensure that strategy is translated into measurable execution. Serves as the primary operating partner to the Board and is responsible for helping the Board govern effectively without becoming involved in day-to-day management. Is ultimately accountable for the financial health of the organization and must ensure disciplined financial planning, reporting, controls, and sustainability. Must serve as the organization’s chief fundraiser and lead a diversified revenue strategy that supports long-term sustainability. Is responsible for ensuring that all programs are high-quality, compliant, mission aligned, trauma-informed, and evaluated for impact. Must ensure that the organization operates with clarity, accountability, efficiency, and professionalism. Is responsible for building and maintaining a healthy, accountable, mission focused organizational culture. Serves as the public face and chief relationship builder for the company. Must ensure strong compliance, ethical conduct, and risk management.

Responsibilities

The Executive Director serves as the chief leader responsible for organizational strategy, financial sustainability, and advancing the mission to heal the impacts of child abuse. Key duties include leading fundraising efforts, managing board relations, and ensuring high-quality, compliant program delivery.