Nonprofit

Executive Director

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Johnson City, TN
Apply



  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:May 12, 2025
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Executive
    Salary:USD $65,000 - $75,000 / year
    Cause Areas:Community Development, Economic Development, Financial Literacy & Personal Finance, Microfinance

    Description

    TITLE: Executive Director

    • Location: Hybrid: Northeast Tennessee
    • Salary: $65,000-75,000
    • Application deadline – Rolling until a candidate is identified
    • Start date: Mid-May

    KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • The primary focus of this role is revenue generation and fundraising, ensuring financial health and sustainability to maximize impact
    • Lead Appalachian Opportunity Fund (AOF) through a current phase of growth and expanded impact
    • Work with the Board and staff to carry out and adjust our strategic goals as needed to ensure fund development goals are met
    • Identify, cultivate, and steward major donors and other funding opportunities
    • Fund impact growth by developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, potential partners, donors, and grantors
    • Manage organizational projects and programs, such as grant requirements, fundraising events, and community engagement opportunities
    • Oversee and coach staff to help them develop and thrive
    • Ensure all operations are effective and efficient to maximize impact
    • Develop and manage annual budget
    • Serve as AOF’s primary face in the community

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Previous executive director experience preferred but not required
    • High levels of emotional intelligence and empathy
    • Strong planning, execution, and delegation skills
    • Sincere desire to impact underserved communities and foster equitable economic development in Central Appalachia
    • Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, and set and achieve strategic objectives
    • Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and revenue forecasting
    • Strong problem-solving abilities with a positive outlook
    • History of developing revenue by building relationships
    • Desire to fully own responsibilities, lead the vision for AOF’s future, and go above and beyond to maximize impact

    ABOUT APPALACHIAN OPPORTUNITY FUND

    AOF is a mission-driven social enterprise that provides financial coaching and access to capital to low-income households targeted by predatory lenders. Since our inception in 2019, we have helped over 1,200 clients:

    • Pay off $817,572 in predatory debt
    • Pay off $388,583 in other delinquent debt
    • Increase credit scores by 24,106 points
    • Establish new savings & investments of $902,689
    • Secure 59 safe and affordable homes
    • Secure 117 safe and affordable vehicles
    • And more!

    In our 6th year, we are navigating a current growth phase and have developed a foundation for continued fund and program development through state-funded programming, an employer-based employee benefit social enterprise, and our regional Appalachian Financial Empowerment Center program funded by private foundations, businesses and individuals. A successful candidate will be able to:

    • Hit the ground running to carry out and optimize our existing fund development strategy
    • Be ready to transition our team into potential new partnership integrations as pending grant opportunities are announced
    • With staff support, lead the effort to increase operational efficiency and train staff on new workflow tools
    • Be an empathetic, entrepreneurial, adaptive leader willing to roll up their sleeves to develop new funding sources, coach staff, and streamline operations to the next level.

    WHY APPLY?

    • AOF is a visionary organization that is making a real, measurable difference in the lives of marginalized people
    • AOF is poised to continue a substantial growth trajectory
    • You’ll work with a group of motivated people committed to impacting the community
    • You’ll have the opportunity to put your mark on an impactful organization

    BENEFITS

    • Wellness stipend
    • Federal holidays
    • AOF closed between Christmas and New Year
    • 80 hours annual PTO during Year One, 120 hours after Year Two
    • Day off for birthday
    • Professional development funds
    • Quarterly staff lunch
    • Work anniversary recognition
    • Annual staff retreat
    • Flexible work
    • One mental health day per quarter

    HOW TO APPLY

    • Send your resume and cover letter to info@aofcoaching.net with “ED Job Position” in the subject.

    TITLE: Executive Director

    • Location: Hybrid: Northeast Tennessee
    • Salary: $65,000-75,000
    • Application deadline – Rolling until a candidate is identified
    • Start date: Mid-May

    KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • The primary focus of this role is revenue generation and fundraising, ensuring financial health and sustainability to maximize impact
    • Lead Appalachian Opportunity Fund (AOF) through a current phase of growth and expanded impact
    • Work with the Board and staff to carry out and adjust our strategic goals as needed to ensure fund development goals are met
    • Identify, cultivate, and steward major donors and other funding opportunities
    • Fund impact growth by developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, potential partners, donors, and grantors
    • Manage organizational projects and programs, such as grant requirements, fundraising events, and community engagement opportunities
    • Oversee and coach staff to help them develop and thrive
    • Ensure…

    Benefits

    • Wellness stipend
    • Federal holidays
    • AOF closed between Christmas and New Year
    • 80 hours annual PTO during Year One, 120 hours after Year Two
    • Day off for birthday
    • Professional development funds
    • Quarterly staff lunch
    • Work anniversary recognition
    • Annual staff retreat
    • Flexible work
    • One mental health day per quarter
    • Wellness stipend
    • Federal holidays
    • AOF closed between Christmas and New Year
    • 80 hours annual PTO during Year One, 120 hours after Year Two
    • Day off for birthday
    • Professional development funds
    • Quarterly staff lunch
    • Work anniversary recognition
    • Annual staff retreat
    • Flexible work
    • One mental health day per quarter

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Johnson City, TN
    Associated Location
    Johnson City, TN, USA

    How to Apply

    Send your resume and cover letter to info@aofcoaching.net with “ED Job Position” in the subject.

    Send your resume and cover letter to info@aofcoaching.net with “ED Job Position” in the subject.

    Similar Jobs

    Illustration

    Take the Next Step in Your Career

    Match with social-impact hiring managers, explore the latest job opportunities, and get notified when new opportunities meet your search criteria.
    Apply