Executive Director

Executive DirectorThe Executive Director (ED) provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara in partnership with and under the direction of the Board of Directors. The ED advances the organization's mission, strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and community impact through effective leadership of staff, board relations, fund development, partnerships, and organizational operations. The ED is responsible for overall management, performance, and day-to-day administration of the organization while fostering a culture grounded in equity, belonging, positive youth development, and excellence.Status: Full-time, Exempt$165,000 – $195,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience). Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara offers a competitive benefits package.The Executive Director will model the Girls Inc. Leadership Framework across five core areas:Vision, Strategy & Organizational Leadership Demonstrate passion for the Girls Inc. mission to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold; serve as a visible and effective advocate for girlsArticulate a compelling vision for the future, inspiring staff, board, and external stakeholders to rally behind strategic prioritiesDrive long-term strategic planning and implementation to advance the mission and ensure organizational sustainabilityAlign organizational plans, programs, operations, and resource development with the Girls Inc. mission, vision, and strategic prioritiesSteward a positive organizational culture grounded in Girls Inc. values while fostering equity, inclusion, belonging, and opportunity throughout the organizationPartner with program leadership to ensure high-quality, mission-driven programming that meets community needsEstablish and implement program goals and tangible evaluation metrics aligned with the organization's mission and strategic prioritiesChampion organizational growth, sustainability, and measurable community impactDevelopment, Leadership & Management of People Develop and maintain an effective partnership with the Board of Directors and Board Chair by supporting governance, strategic planning, board communication, implementation of board decisions, and board recruitment, orientation, development, and engagementAttend Board of Directors and committee meetings; serve as the organization's chief professional advisor and resource to the BoardFoster transparent, timely, and effective communication between the Board of Directors and staff while maintaining appropriate governance and operational rolesProvide leadership, supervision, coaching, and performance management for 3–5 direct reports and approximately fifty indirect reportsBusiness Acumen & Financial Stewardship Manage a $3 million annual operating budget with strong financial stewardship, fiscal accountability, and strategic oversight to ensure the organization's long-term sustainabilityLead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the organization's annual operating budget in partnership with staff and the Finance CommitteeWork with the Finance Committee to ensure responsible fiscal management and adherence to approved budgets, policies, and financial controlsDevelop and maintain systems, policies, processes, and procedures that support operational excellence and organizational effectivenessOversee organizational functions including finance, human resources, technology, data management, legal compliance, and risk managementEnsure compliance with all applicable licensing, regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirementsFund Development & Philanthropy Lead the organization's fundraising efforts, including capital campaigns, working closely with the Board of Directors, Development Director, campaign leadership, and major donors to develop strategy, cultivate prospects, secure transformational gifts, and successfully achieve fundraising goalsCollaborate closely with the Development Director to maintain ultimate accountability for a diversified revenue portfolio that meets or exceeds the annual fundraising goal (currently approximately $1.5 million) through individual giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, events, planned giving, and public fundingServe as the organization's lead ambassador and fundraiser through authentic storytelling, impact reporting, relationship-building, and mission-driven leadershipNavigate the philanthropic community with professionalism, integrity, and respect; maintain a trusted organizational reputationPartner with the Development Director, Board, and key stakeholders to establish fundraising priorities and implement an annual fundraising planBuild a culture of philanthropy by engaging staff, board members, volunteers, and community stakeholders in fundraising and relationship-building effortsStrengthen the Girls Inc. brand, visibility, and community presence; utilize fundraising data and performance metrics to inform strategy and continuous improvementEnsure all fundraising strategies and partnerships align with the organization's mission, values, strategic priorities, and ethical standardsCommunity Leadership & Strategic Partnerships Confidently engage community leaders, funders, elected officials, educators, and strategic partners to advance the Girls Inc. missionBuild, leverage, and expand strong relationships with community leaders, donors, foundations, elected officials, business leaders, schools, and nonprofit partners to increase Girls Inc.'s visibility, influence, and impactServe as a well-connected community ambassador actively representing Girls Inc. throughout Santa Barbara County and within local philanthropic and civic networksRepresent the organization as spokesperson through community partnerships, public events, presentations, media opportunities, and outreach activitiesStay informed about community needs, priorities, emerging opportunities, and current research and trends affecting girlsDevelop and implement a communications strategy encompassing public relations, marketing, and community engagement in collaboration with staff, vendors, board members, and volunteersRequirementsQualificationsBachelor's degree in education, recreation, psychology, business administration, management, nonprofit leadership, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. Equivalent education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeMinimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience in youth development, nonprofit management, and/or education, including administrative, supervisory, and budgetary responsibilityDemonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate cooperation among individuals with diverse backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and communication stylesDemonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, belonging, and positive youth developmentDemonstrated experience partnering effectively with a Board of Directors, including supporting governance, strategic planning, and board engagementDemonstrated success in fundraising and external relations, including donor stewardship, major gift cultivation and solicitation, grant development, institutional funding, and community engagementDemonstrated success leading or playing a senior leadership role in a comprehensive capital campaign, including campaign planning, major donor cultivation, and campaign executionStrong existing relationships and credibility within the Santa Barbara County philanthropic, nonprofit, business, and civic communities — or a demonstrated ability to quickly establish themAbility to lead and motivate teams, manage organizational change, and foster a positive and inclusive workplace cultureExcellent communication, leadership, management, public relations, organizational, and relationship-building skillsGirls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.