Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director

Status: Full-Time/Salaried/Exempt/Benefited

Reports to: Board of Directors

Work Location: Works in office, some remote work allowed.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Cope Family Center has been empowering Napa County families to create happy, healthy lives for their children through child abuse prevention, parent education, and self-sufficiency services since 1972. Cope Family Center is a 501(c)3 organization with a current budget of $2.5 million, 23 full and part-time staff, a 6-member board, and nearly 100 active volunteers. Cope leads several community collaborative projects to address systemic issues impacting child maltreatment in the community, as well as being a key participant in disaster response efforts in partnership with Napa County. The organization’s work is guided by a strategic plan that is utilized to examine and seize opportunities for refining and expanding its programming in alignment with current community needs. Cope’s 53 years of service to the Napa community are a testament to its sustainability.

JOB SUMMARY

The Executive Director (ED), in partnership with the Board, sets the strategic direction of the organization, guided by Cope’s values. The ED is responsible for providing visionary leadership in accordance with the organization's mission and will be central to moving forward in implementing both internal and external objectives outlined in the strategic plan.

The Executive Director will need to expertly manage Cope’s growth and long-term sustainability, provide sound fiscal leadership and fiduciary oversight, manage internal and external risks, set goals/benchmarks, and strengthen accountability throughout the organization. We seek a strong fundraiser who is experienced in all areas of development, including donor cultivation, government funding, and institutional giving. In the community, the Executive Director will be responsible for maintaining, strengthening, and adding new strategic partnerships. The ED will provide access and awareness of Cope’s programs through advocacy and community education to help strengthen child abuse prevention services throughout Napa County.

The ED directly supervises a three-person executive team, including: 1) Program Director, 2) Director of Finance and Administration (contracted) 3) Development and Marketing Director. We are seeking a savvy, dynamic leader who leads by example, embodies Cope’s core values, and provides steady guidance to help both the executive team and staff excel in their roles. The ED will cultivate an organizational culture rooted in collaboration, transparency, open communication, and a shared commitment to Cope’s mission and vision.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership for the organization by working with the Board, staff, and community stakeholders to establish, implement, and maintain Cope’s long-range goals, strategies, and plans. Keeping in mind the organization’s values and goals to foster growth and sustainability.
• Provide thought leadership in child abuse prevention best practices and trends, along with allied movements such as social justice.
• Align resources with Cope’s vision to maximize productivity, maintain service quality, and promote financial health.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team to build capacity, infrastructure, set clear goals, develop systems, and build staff team cohesion.

External Relations + Advocacy & Civic Engagement

• Represent Cope and the families the organization serves with stakeholders - funders, community partners, businesses, media, government, research/teaching bodies, and other non-profits.
• Raise Cope’s visibility as a leader in child abuse prevention and promote the programs and goals through engagement across social justice sectors in Napa County.
• Cultivate relationships and more formal partnerships with community organizations and other service providers who complement Cope’s programs and services.
• Respond to policy and political initiatives that impact Cope’s constituents and advocate with policymakers.
• Provide strategic guidance, supervision, and support to the Development and Marketing Director to develop and implement strategic marketing and communications campaigns to strengthen public opinion, mobilize support, and increase the visibility of Cope’s role in the community.
• Represent Cope professionally and responsibly in the media and at appropriate public functions, including making effective public presentations.

Fundraising and Development

• Provide strategic guidance, supervision, and support to the Development and Marketing Director to ensure strategic fundraising and volunteer engagement, to renew existing sources of support, and to develop new relationships. Funding streams include government, private, and family foundations, individual donors, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with prospective funders, major donors, and community philanthropists.
• Work with the Director of Finance and Administration, Program Director, and Development Director, as well as partner agencies, to ensure ongoing Government funding, including: identifying opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels; developing the case for support; and negotiating final contracts.

Board of Directors

• Act as liaison between staff and Board, promoting transparency, trust, and alignment across the organization.
• Provide financial, program, and operational reports to the Board in a timely manner.
• Engage the Board in strategic planning, fundraising, policy oversight, and community relations.
• Work with Board leadership to develop an engaged/active, and effective Board and provide training. Support Board development efforts, including educational and nonprofit best practices.
• Assist in identifying, onboarding, and integrating new Board members.

Program Management

• Work in concert with the Program Director to strategically align programming with community needs.
• Provide strategic guidance, supervision, and support to the Program Director, who ensures Cope’s evidence-based programs are run properly and meet the clients’ needs.
• Ensure that programs are in alignment with Cope’s values, vision, and mission.

Financial Management

• Work with Cope’s Director of Finance & Admin., Leadership Team, Finance Committee, and the Board to prepare the organization’s annual budget and ensure that the organization operates within that budget.
• Monitor the financial health of the organization and its programs and develop plans to ensure that adequate funds and reserves are available for Cope to carry out its work in a sustainable way.
• Provide strategic guidance, supervision, and support to the Director of Finance & Administration.

Human Resources

• Provide strategic guidance, supervision, and support to the HR Director who attracts, retains, and develops high-quality staff.
• Ensure that sound HR practices are implemented and consistently followed, such as training, organization culture/development, performance reviews/career planning, and succession planning.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Five to seven years of leadership experience in senior management, including organizational development, fundraising, strategic planning, personnel management, and community leadership.
• Proven ability to build and manage a cohesive, high-performing staff team, fostering professional growth and a positive organizational culture.
• Strong commitment to child safety, self-sufficient families, and child abuse prevention.
• Superb communication skills (written, verbal, public speaking) and adept at media relations.
• Track record of building long-term partnerships with other organizations, including governmental agencies.
• Experience working with and managing multiple stakeholders, including a Board; extensive knowledge of nonprofit communities and collaborative experience with diverse agencies and volunteers.
• In-depth knowledge of government funding sources and experience securing grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of federal and state policies and social policy related to child abuse prevention (preferred).
• Spanish proficiency is a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (or comparable work experience) required; Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Familiarity with Microsoft and Google Suite.
• Ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.