Executive Director

This is an opportunity for the right person to make a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans, their families and their futures. You will join a dedicated team, an engaged board of directors, a community of volunteers, donors and partners who believe deeply in Wyakin’s mission to support veterans as they transition from military service into sustainable, long-term civilian careers. Position Summary: Reporting to the board of directors, our Executive Director does much more than just oversee operations—they guide our team and programs toward true greatness. At its heart, this role is about empowering our veterans to move forward with confidence as they transition from military service to a thriving civilian life. The ED will dive deep into the daily rhythm of Wyakin and in everything that makes it tick - to help veterans navigate this transition with individualized, comprehensive support. The Ideal Director will Possess: First-hand experience working with veterans or the military community; preferably a veteran themself. Extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, financial management, and fundraising, complemented by a demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members, drive strategic initiatives, and balance budgets to ensure successful program outcomes. Demonstrated excellence in internal and external communications, fostering strong relationships with staff and board members while effectively representing the organization through grant proposals, public presentations, written communications, and one-on-one engagement with donors, veterans, and volunteers. A true collaborative spirit, working in tandem with team members, bringing passion, integrity, and a positive attitude while authentically supporting veterans in our programs. The Director’s Core Focus is to: Work collaboratively with the Wyakin team and programs to achieve greatness, using thoughtful evaluation and nonprofit management best practices to consistently reach and exceed our goals. Actively engage, motivate, and build meaningful relationships with our staff, volunteers, board members, committees, alumni, donors, sponsors, and community partners. Work together with our board to build on our strategic direction, developing the growth of the Wyakin Idaho office as well as our Midwest Chapter initiatives. Proudly represent Wyakin at public speaking engagements, media appearances, and fundraising and community events. Cultivate partnerships in new markets and build genuine relationships with community leaders to help expand our fundraising reach. Champion Wyakin nationally, serving as a passionate external voice, sharing program stories to inspire regional and national support. Qualifications for this Position: College degree and 5+ years senior leadership, nonprofit and financial management experience. Preference for veterans and/or profound experience and genuine passion for serving the military and veteran community. Demonstrated ability to lead teams to greatness and implement real strategies to achieve organizational goals. Proven success in fundraising, donor cultivation, sponsorships, grant funding and business development. Experience partnering with boards and teams with a track record of success in building relationships and advancing public engagement. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect authentically with individuals and groups across a variety of backgrounds and disciplines. If you meet these qualifications and are a collaborative leader with a passion for serving the veteran community, we invite you to submit your application to: View email address on click.appcast.io. If you would like to learn more about the Executive Director position or about the Wyakin Foundation, please contact Wyakin Board Chair, Jennifer Neil to arrange a time to talk: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr