Lead Oasis in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Oasis Foundation and our staff, providing the leadership, vision and direction for the organization and representing Oasis in the community.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) of the OASIS Counseling Center works in partnership with the board of directors, the Oasis Foundation and the staff to provide leadership, vision, and direction for the organization and to develop organizational strategy. The ED leads the team, implements policies approved by the board, delegates authority for the overall management of the organization’s programs and operations, and represents the organization in the community.

Duties & Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership, Strategic Planning & Operations

• Provides overall leadership and direction for the organization, ensuring organizational activities and operations align with its mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Leads organizational planning and works with staff and leadership to establish priorities, resolve cross-functional issues, identify organizational needs, and ensure responsibilities, expectations, and deadlines are clearly defined.
• Evaluates progress toward annual organizational goals and strategic objectives, identifying challenges, opportunities, and necessary adjustments to support organizational effectiveness.
• Evaluates anticipated organizational needs, including revenue requirements, staffing demands, program priorities, and operational challenges, to support annual planning and budgeting.
• Delegated authority for organizational operations, including, but not limited to, facility maintenance, technology needs, equipment, contracts, service agreements, and upcoming renewals.
• Oversees the coordination of organizational calendars, key activities, and major deadlines to support effective planning and continuity of operations.

Board Governance

• Maintains regular communication with the Board Chair regarding significant financial, personnel, operational, funding, and governance matters.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of Board and committee meeting materials, including financial statements, fundraising updates, clinical and program reports, committee reports, and matters requiring Board review or action.
• Prepares updates and organizational information and provides relevant financial and program information to support Board oversight and informed decision-making.
• Coordinates the assembly of Board Manuals and materials for new and existing Board members.
• Collaborates with the Board Chair, Treasurer, and appropriate Board committees on organizational priorities, financial matters, and other matters requiring Board involvement.
• Communicates and facilitates follow-through on Board decisions, directives, and approved actions to support organizational accountability and implementation.

Financial Management & Administration

• Leads the development of the annual organizational budget in collaboration with staff and the Board of Directors and ensures financial decisions align with the approved budget.
• Monitors financial performance against the approved budget, reviews financial statements, evaluates significant revenue and expenditure variances, and addresses potential financial concerns.
• Oversees cash flow planning and monitors contributions, expenditures, and cash requirements to ensure adequate financial resources are available to meet operational obligations.
• Develops and maintains financial projections, including estimated year-end results, revenue forecasts, expenditure assumptions, multiyear financial analyses, and planning for adequate operating reserves.
• Evaluates financial trends, anticipated revenue needs, compensation, benefits, and other expenditures to support annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.
• Provides information requested by the independent auditor and addresses outstanding items required for financial reporting, tax, and audit activities.
• Provides regular and timely financial reports to the Board of Directors, including comparisons of actual performance against the approved budget and the previous year or other benchmark.
• Oversees financial transactions including required Executive Director approvals for payroll, bank transfers, checks, payments, and banking authorizations.
• Collaborates with the Treasurer and appropriate Board committees to review financial reports, budget projections, and proposed budgets for Board consideration and approval.

Human Resources & Staff Development

• Develops and maintains an organizational staffing structure that supports effective program delivery, achievement of strategic objectives, and efficient operations.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, hiring, supervision, and management of organizational staff.
• Implements and periodically reviews personnel policies and procedures approved by the Board of Directors and oversees the staff performance management and evaluation process.
• Oversees personnel changes, staffing transitions, and related documentation, ensuring appropriate coordination with the organization’s accountant and completion of required Executive Director approvals.
• Evaluates anticipated staffing, compensation, benefits, and organizational structure changes to support workforce planning and annual budgeting.

Fundraising & Resource Development

• In collaboration with the staff, develops and implements fundraising and resource development strategies and plans approved by the Board, including support for Board participation in fundraising activities.
• Oversees the effective execution of fundraising activities, including community fundraising initiatives, special events, campaigns, grant applications, and other development opportunities.
• Cultivates and solicits major donors, funding partners, sponsors, and other prospective contributors and maintains appropriate donor relationships.
• Monitors progress toward fundraising goals and evaluates the effectiveness of fundraising strategies, campaigns, and special events.
• Oversees the coordination of fundraising activities and ensures contributions are appropriately processed, recorded, and acknowledged.
• Provides executive oversight and support for annual and year-end fundraising appeals, major donor cultivation, and donor stewardship efforts.
• Oversees grant applications, funding reports, renewals, and other development-related deadlines to ensure timely submission and fulfillment of funding requirements.

Programs, Quality & Compliance

• Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the organization’s mission in alignment with appropriate staff and/or external partners.
• Monitors program performance, service volume, clinical data, outcomes, and staffing to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures required program, clinical, and funding reports are completed and submitted in accordance with applicable deadlines and requirements.
• Ensures organizational compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and organizational policies.
• Identifies programmatic, operational, and compliance concerns and ensures appropriate corrective actions are addressed.

Community Relations & External Engagement

• Builds and maintains positive relationships with partner organizations, policymakers, media representatives, community leaders, and other key stakeholders.
• Represents the organization through participation in professional associations, community organizations, committees, advisory groups, and other relevant external engagements.
• Coordinates required presentations, reports, organizational visits, and funding-cycle activities.
• Represents the organization at public events, meetings, presentations, and speaking engagements.
• Maintains and strengthens relationships with partner organizations and collaborates on opportunities that support the organization’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Coordinates organizational presentations, joint meetings, stakeholder visits, and external engagements related to organizational initiatives, partnerships, and funding activities, including appropriate leadership participation.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Administration, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Human Services, or a related field is required.  Leadership Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership or management experience is required. Nonprofit Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of nonprofit or relevant professional experience is required. Community Engagement: Candidates should have demonstrated community engagement or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to Mission: Demonstrated commitment to the organization’s mission and purpose of improving the quality of life for vulnerable women, children, and families.
• Board Relationships: Knowledge of nonprofit board governance and the ability to develop productive relationships with the Board of Directors, Board Chair, Treasurer, and committee members.
• Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Leadership and Staff Development: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop employees while fostering a professional, respectful, safe, and supportive work environment.
• Planning and Organizational Skills: Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities and meet established deadlines.
• Financial Management: Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow management, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Human Resources: Knowledge of workforce planning, staffing structures, compensation, and benefits, with the ability to coordinate and document personnel changes and ensure timely approvals and communication.
• Strategic Planning: Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic and operational plans that support organizational goals and long-term sustainability.
• Fundraising: Ability to maintain stakeholder relationships, monitor fundraising goals, and coordinate donor stewardship and funding activities.
• Decision-Making: Ability to exercise sound judgment, resolve challenges, and make informed decisions.
• Compliance and Program Oversight: Knowledge of program operations and applicable