Job Information
NAMI of Whatcom County Executive Director in Bellingham, Washington
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Job Description: Full-time Executive Director
Reports to: NAMI Whatcom Board of Directors
Salary: $70,000-$75,000 yearly DOE, $500/month medical stipend, 15 days vacation, 12 sick days, 12 holidays, 2 floating holidays
About the Organization
NAMI Whatcom is a [501(c)(3)] nonprofit organization dedicated to providing hope to and improving the quality of life for those affected by mental health conditions through support, education and advocacy. NAMI Whatcom is community-based and peer-led, meaning that the people leading or teaching our programs share important life experiences with participants and speak from the perspective of an equal. We work to fill the gaps in our local mental health system with our no-cost educational classes, resources and support groups. We envision a world where all people affected by mental illnesses know they are not alone and live fulfilling lives.
To meet increasing community demand, we anticipate measured and sustainable growth over the next two to five years. As a result, a full-time Executive Director is essential.
Current staff consists of:
- Executive Director (.5 FTE),
- Peer Coordinator/Social Media Specialist (1.0 FTE),
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) Program Coordinator (.5 FTE).
- This also includes contracted bookkeeping and accounting support and 50 dedicated volunteers.
Position Summary
Reporting to the NAMI Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational management and organizational vision. The Executive Director works in partnership with the Board of Directors to ensure the organization's mission is fulfilled through effective programs, sound financial management, community engagement, and sustainable growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
- Oversee NAMI Whatcom strategic program planning, staff and volunteer management, board development, fundraising, communications and administrative and financial management.
- Identify and implement efficiencies that allow the organization to meet its strategic goals with limited resources.
- Support an effective, engaged Board of Directors, cultivating a strong and transparent working relationship.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and provide effective, inspirational leadership to employees and volunteers.
- Manage Human Resource functions, including creating position descriptions, performance standards/appraisals and competitive compensation system.
- Cultivate and sustain a culture of respect and belonging.
- Staff and volunteers will have full access to the opportunities and resources they need to flourish and achieve their full potential.
- Develop regular volunteer appreciation events (approximately 3 per year) and create opportunities for staff and board members to acknowledge and honor volunteers' important contributions.
Ensure NAMI Whatcom's programs and policies are appropriately aligned with those of NAMI National.
Strategic Planning
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and execute both short- and long-term strategies to advance the organizational mission. This would include fundraising, marketing, public education, media communications, membership and government relations, among other issues.
Fundraising and Financial Management
Secure diverse funding sources, cultivate relationships with foundations, individual donors, corporations, government agencies, and the community.
Oversee grant writing, reporting, and stewardship efforts to ensure alignment with funder priorities.
Engage board, staff ,volunteers in fundraising