Executive Director

About the job

ABOUT CREATED WOMEN

Created Women is a Christ-centered nonprofit serving women impacted by sexual exploitation, trafficking, addiction, homelessness, and trauma. We are seeking a mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization through its next season of growth and impact.

The Executive Director partners closely with the Board of Directors and staff to provide leadership in strategic planning, program oversight, fundraising, financial stewardship, team development, and organizational sustainability. This individual serves as the primary spokesperson for the organization and leads efforts to achieve annual fundraising goals and special campaign initiatives.

As a faith-based ministry, we seek more than a strong nonprofit executive. The ideal candidate is a spiritually mature leader who demonstrates integrity, compassion, and discernment; is committed to prayer; and is comfortable offering pastoral support, biblical encouragement, and spiritual leadership to residents, staff, and volunteers.

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established organization with an annual budget of $1-2 million while advancing a mission that transforms lives.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director provides strategic, operational, financial, and spiritual leadership for Created Women. Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures organizational effectiveness, program excellence, financial sustainability, staff development, and mission advancement through trauma-informed and Christ-centered practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Strategy and Visioning:

• Lead implementation of the organization's vision, mission, and strategic plan.

• Partner with the Board to establish long-term goals and organizational priorities.

• Monitor outcomes and ensure effective systems for measuring impact.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure high-quality, trauma-informed services for the women we serve.

Team Leadership

• Recruit, develop, supervise, and retain staff.

• Provide coaching, support, and performance management.

• Foster a healthy workplace culture rooted in respect, compassion, and excellence.

• Promote staff growth and organizational effectiveness.

Fundraising & Community Engagement:

• Lead annual fundraising efforts and special campaigns.

• Cultivate and steward donor, church, foundation, corporate, and community relationships.

• Identify and expand funding opportunities, including grants and individual giving.

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for Created Women.

• Represent the organization through public speaking, networking, and community partnerships.

Financial Management and Board Relations:

• Partner with the Board and leadership team to develop and manage the annual budget.

• Ensure strong financial stewardship and organizational accountability.

• Provide regular financial and operational updates to the Board.

• Support Board development, recruitment, engagement, and strategic planning.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Spiritual Leadership

• Model and uphold the Christian values and mission of Created Women.

• Lead staff, residents, and volunteers in prayer, devotions, and spiritual encouragement.

• Pray regularly for the ministry and those it serves.

• Provide pastoral care, biblical guidance, and Christ-centered support to residents, staff, and volunteers.

• Help cultivate a Christ-centered culture throughout the organization.

Other Responsibilities:

• Complies with all applicable training requirements.

• Complies with all company safety, personnel and operational policies and procedures.

• Complies with the work schedule to ensure effective operations of Agency programs.

• Contributes positively as a member of a productive and cooperative team.

• Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill Created’s Mission

• Flexible schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

• Commitment to serving all individuals with dignity, respect, compassion, and professionalism.

• Adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent leadership experience.

• Five or more years of progressive nonprofit, social services, recovery, behavioral health, or ministry leadership experience.

• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor development, and community engagement.

• Experience managing budgets and organizational operations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Understanding of trauma-informed care and serving vulnerable populations.

• Ability to pass FDLE Level II background screening.

• Strong alignment with Created Women's mission, values, and statement of faith.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Counseling, or a related field.

• Experience in anti-human trafficking, addiction recovery, behavioral health, or residential programs.

• Experience leading organizational growth and strategic initiatives.

• Capital campaign planning and fundraising experience preferred, including major gifts, donor cultivation, and special project fundraising.

Core Competencies

• Christ-centered leadership

• Strategic thinking and execution

• Fundraising and resource development

• Financial stewardship

• Team development and supervision

• Public speaking and community engagement

• Trauma-informed leadership

• Integrity, compassion, and accountability

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Other Requirements

• Flexible schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

• Commitment to serving all individuals with dignity, respect, compassion, and professionalism.

• Adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Created Women is committed to providing a trauma-informed, Christ-centered environment that empowers women to achieve safety, stability, and lasting transformation.