Executive Director

Executive Director Opportunity

Transform the Lives of Medically Fragile Children and Their Families

Life House Atlanta Children’s Respite, Inc

DBA: Life House Atlanta

Metro Atlanta, Georgia

About Us

Life House Atlanta is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to building Georgia’s first pediatric care home for children with complex medical conditions.

Its primary mission is to enhance the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses by expanding access to skilled palliative care for these childrenand restorative respite services for their families, while pursuing a dedicated home to provide this care in a specialized, year-round setting.

Life House Atlanta aims to develop a fully staffed pediatric care home serving families across Georgia.We are seeking an experienced, visionary, and compassionate Executive Director to lead our organization into its next chapter of growth and impact.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of a transformative nonprofit that will fill a critical gap in the healthcare and support system for families with medically complex children.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive officer and reports directly to the Board of Directors.

The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, donors, healthcare partners, and community.Most importantly, the ED will lead the organization’s fundraising and development efforts to build Georgia’s first pediatric care home.

This role is ideal for a mission-driven leader with strong fundraising experience who is passionate about supporting families with medically complex children.

The Executive Director will guide the organization through its next phase of development, including building a sustainable donor base, cultivating major gifts, and preparing for a future capital campaign to fund the development and construction of our home.

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Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Development Leadership (Primary Responsibility)

The Executive Director will serve as the organization’s chief fundraising officer, responsible for developing and executing strategies to secure the philanthropic support required to bring the Life House vision to life.

Responsibilities include:

• • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support operational growth and future capital campaign goals
  • Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, corporations, and community leaders
  • Identify and engage potential lead donors and transformational gifts
  • Build and manage a growing pipeline of individual, foundation, and corporate supporters
  • Develop a strong partnership with the Board of Directors to strengthen board engagement in fundraising efforts
  • Oversee donor stewardship, recognition, and communication strategies
  • Represent Life House Atlanta in the philanthropic community to build awareness and support for the mission

Organizational Leadership

• • Serve as the primary spokesperson and passionate ambassador for Life House Atlanta
  • Implement the organization’s strategic plan through effective communication skills with the Board of Directors
  • Build and strengthen relationships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and referral partners
  • Guide the development of the organizational infrastructure required to support future program operations
  • Foster a mission-driven, compassionate organizational culture

Strategic Growth & Program Development

• • Lead the development of a multi-year plan to bring Life House Atlanta to reality
  • Research and incorporate best practices from existing pediatric and palliative care homes
  • Support the development of the future care model and operational framework for Life House Atlanta
  • Develop strategic partnerships with hospitals, healthcare providers, and social service organizations

Financial Stewardship

• • Work closely with the Board and Finance Committee to develop and manage the annual operating budget
  • Ensure sound financial management and transparency
  • Oversee grant compliance, reporting, and donor accountability
  • Support development of financial systems and infrastructure appropriate for organizational growth

Board Relations & Governance

• • Partner closely with the Board of Directors to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the organization
  • Prepare materials and reports for board meetings
  • Support board development and engagement in fundraising and advocacy
  • Ensure compliance with all nonprofit governance and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Required Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 5 years of nonprofit leadership or senior management experience
  • Demonstrated success in major gift fundraising and donor relationship management
  • Experience leading or participating in significant fundraising campaigns
  • Strong public speaking, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience working with nonprofit boards and volunteers

Preferred Experience

• • Experience in healthcare, pediatric care, hospice, or related nonprofit sectors
  • Experience building or leading capital campaigns
  • Experience in grant writing, including securing funding from the foundations, corporations and public sources to support Life House Atlanta growth.
  • Familiarity with the Atlanta philanthropic and healthcare communities3
  • Experience working with organizations supporting families with special needs or medically complex children

Key Leadership Traits

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• • Passion for supporting families with medically complex children
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills
  • Strategic thinking and entrepreneurial leadership
  • Strong communication and storytelling ability
  • Integrity, empathy, and mission-driven leadership

Why This Role Matters

Georgia is home to millions of residents and world-class healthcare institutions, yet no dedicated pediatric care home exists to support families caring for medically fragile children.

Life House Atlanta seeks to fill this critical gap by creating a safe, compassionate environment where children receive expert care, and families receive the relief they desperately need.

Every child deserves compassionate care, support, and the opportunity to thrive. Help us build a stronger future for medically fragile children and the families who love them.

The Executive Director will play a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life and building a lasting resource for families across the region.

To Apply

Please submit:

• • Resume
  • Cover letter outlining your leadership experience and passion for our mission
  • Names and contact information for three professional references

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Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience. Six-month trial period.