Executive Director

Title: Executive Director

Organization: Threshold Choir

Type of org: 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Work type: 20 hour/week, remote

Travel: Minimal

Salary range: $45-55K annual

Website: https://thresholdchoir.org/

Overview

Threshold Choir (TC) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization of chapters whose mission is singing for people at the thresholds of life. Having grown from a handful of groups in California 25 years ago, it is now a network of almost 200 active chapters across the U.S.A., Canada, and other countries. Threshold Choir seeks an Executive Director who is both mission-driven and an effective nonprofit manager.

Founded in 2000 and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, Threshold Choir is unique in its purpose and repertoire. TC members sing at bedsides in groups of two to four, offering gentle songs acapella, in blended harmony for those on the thresholds of life in hospice and assisted living facilities, hospitals and homes. Chapters vary in size, from less than ten to fifty or more, yet all follow the policies and guidance of the organization. TC has more than 2,700 members, and in the words of its founder Kate Munger, Threshold Choir singing is “kindness made audible.” Each year TC offers songs of comfort to over 23,000 people, their families and caregivers.

Threshold Choir has three half-time, remote positions, including the Executive Director (ED), a Member and Chapter Development Director (MCD) and an Office Manager. While ultimately responsible for leading the entire organization, the ED’s primary responsibilities are executive, and include, but are not limited to, a focus on legal requirements, organizational operations, strategic initiatives, financial stability, communications, and fundraising. The MCD and Office Manager report to the ED, and the ED reports to the TC Board of Directors.

Threshold Choir is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. It has no religious affiliation, and its services are offered free of charge.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a minimum of five years of nonprofit experience and demonstrated success in the following areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Articulate and sustain the vision and mission of Threshold Choir
• Lead and collaborate effectively with all constituents
• Represent and be an ambassador for TC at local, national, and international levels
• Manage organizational change

Strategic planning

• Drive strategic planning process and oversee implementation and periodic reviews
• Develop annual goals and measures in accordance with long-term strategy
• Develop and implement succession strategies at all levels
• Develop and implement plans to broaden diversity within TC

Board of Directors

• Oversee and report on the organization’s results to the Board of Directors
• Develop, train and support the volunteer Board of Directors and its committees
• Implement and enforce Board approved policies and initiatives

Compliance/legal

• Ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met
• Ensure that TC always operates ethically

Financial Management

• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of finance and the ability to build financial forecasting models
• Develop budgets; manage and track finances
• Report on financial data and key metrics

Fundraising

• Support Board fundraising efforts for the organization
• Work with the Board’s Fundraising Committee to develop and implement plans to expand the donor base
• Initiate, cultivate and expand relationships with the organization’s current and prospective donors

Technology

• Create and implement a 5-year technology strategy
• Maintain and strengthen the website to facilitate essential organization functions
• Utilize appropriate technology for financial management, regulatory reporting, fundraising records and other organizational purposes

Operations

• Utilize skills in project planning, time management, prioritization, delegation, volunteer management, and team building in day-to-day operations
• Provide prompt, efficient and effective responses to chapter, member and public inquiries
• Manage, track, measure and report on program outcomes

Communication and outreach

• Communicate clearly, effectively and in a timely manner with all constituents
• Develop and implement a public relations strategy
• Participate in end-of-life coalitions, including building connections with related organizations, practitioners and facilities

Human Resources

• Handle all employment matters; maintain personnel records; oversee payroll processing; ensure proper filing of state and federal payroll taxes

Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Threshold_ED@thresholdchoir.org.