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Founding Executive Director

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Palm Springs, CA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    September 1, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    July 31, 2026
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Director
    Salary:
    USD $100,000 - $120,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    LGBTQ, Seniors & Retirement

    Description

    Build a Legacy. Inspire Giving. Change Lives.

    Triangle Care Management is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven leader to serve as our Founding Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity for a proven fundraiser and community builder to help shape the future of LGBTQ+ aging services in the Coachella Valley.

    We're looking for someone who gets excited about cultivating donors, building partnerships, telling powerful stories, and creating lasting impact.

    If you've ever wanted the opportunity to truly build something meaningful, this is it.

    About Triangle Care Management

    Triangle Care Management is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, equitable, and person-centered care management services to underserved communities. We partner with healthcare providers, social service agencies, and funders to improve access to care and strengthen community well-being.

    Position Overview

    Triangle Care Management is seeking a strategic, fundraising-driven Executive Director to lead our organization into its next phase of growth. This role is ideal for a leader with a strong track record in nonprofit fundraising, revenue development, and financial stewardship, combined with experience in healthcare, care management, or social services. The Executive Director will serve as the organization’s primary fundraiser, strategic leader, and public ambassador, responsible for building sustainable funding streams, strengthening partnerships, and expanding impact.

    Key Responsibilities

    Fundraising & Revenue Leadership (Primary Focus)

    • Serve as the lead fundraiser and chief development strategist
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including:
    • Grants and foundation funding
    • Government contracts
    • Major donor cultivation
    • Corporate partnerships
    • Build and maintain relationships with funders, donors, and community stakeholders
    • Grow and diversify sustainable revenue streams to support organizational expansion

    Strategic Leadership & Organizational Growth

    • Lead strategic planning and execution to scale programs and services
    • Identify opportunities for program expansion and funding alignment
    • Ensure all initiatives align with the organization’s mission and community needs

    Financial Management & Sustainability

    • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance
    • Ensure fiscal accountability, transparency, and long-term sustainability
    • Partner with the Board to guide financial strategy and growth planning

    Program Oversight (Mission Alignment)

    • Ensure programs are effective, compliant, and delivering strong outcomes
    • Align service delivery with funding requirements and community impact goals
    • Collaborate with healthcare and social service partners

    Community Engagement & External Relations

    • Serve as the public-facing leader and spokesperson
    • Build partnerships with healthcare systems, funders, and policymakers

    Advocate for equitable access to care and community health improvements

    Board Relations

    • Work closely with the Board of Directors on fundraising strategy and governance
    • Provide updates on financial health, revenue growth, and strategic opportunities

    Team Leadership

    • Lead and support staff in achieving program and revenue goals
    • Build a strong, mission-driven culture focused on accountability and impact

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred (MPH, MSW, MPA, Nonprofit Management,

    or related field)

    • 7–10+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, healthcare, or human

    services

    • Proven track record in fundraising and revenue development, including:
    • Grant writing and funding acquisition
    • Donor cultivation and stewardship
    • Managing diversified revenue streams
    • Experience overseeing budgets, financial planning, and organizational growth
    • Strong experience working with Boards of Directors and external stakeholders
    • Excellent skills in communication, relationship-building, and public speaking
    • Commitment to equity, inclusion, and person-centered care

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 (DOE)
    • Employment type: Full-time (W-2) or 1099 contractor
    • Opportunity to lead and scale a high-impact, mission-driven organization

    Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is:

    • A results-driven fundraiser who has successfully grown nonprofit revenue
    • A relationship builder with strong donor and funder networks
    • A strategic leader experienced in scaling programs and organizations
    • Passionate about health equity, care management, and community impact

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Palm Springs, CA
    Associated Location
    Palm Springs, CA, USA

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