Executive Director

About CARIE

Founded in 1977, the Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of Elders (CARIE) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being, rights, and autonomy of older adults through advocacy, education, and action. With a staff of 30 and an annual budget of nearly $3 million, CARIE serves as a trusted resource throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond for those navigating elder care challenges.

Position:

The Board of Directors of CARIE is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director to lead CARIE into its next chapter. As the population ages and support systems for older adults strain, CARIE’s mission is more important than ever. The next Executive Director will position CARIE to address those challenges, adapt to new problems, and advocate for elder justice.

The Executive Director will oversee the leadership team and represent CARIE to constituents, the public, funders, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a commitment to elder advocacy and a strong track record in nonprofit leadership. They will be skilled in fundraising, team management, and strategic planning and able to bring those skills to bear both for CARIE and the communities that CARIE serves.

The ideal candidate is skilled in the following:

Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Reporting to the Board of Directors, work collaboratively to formulate and implement clear and measurable strategic agency objectives and initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and direct agency operations and budget in accordance with an ambitious vision of CARIE’s purpose and future.
• Anticipate and identify social needs that can be met by CARIE. Establish innovative programs or procedures to meet these needs.
• Maintain knowledge of issues and concerns in the long-term care system.

Operations and Organization

• Develop, review, and implement CARIE’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure opportunities for continued education and development of employees.
• Cultivate talent at all levels of the organization.
• Supervise programs addressing various elements of elder justice and advocacy, managing a diverse leadership team while fostering a positive, inclusive work culture.

Financial Sustainability and Fundraising

• Manage fiscal operations. Develop and oversee CARIE’s budget in collaboration with the organization’s head of finance and the finance committee of the Board.
• Ensure CARIE’s financial sustainability through diversified funding streams such as grants, contracts, private donations, and innovative income-generating opportunities.
• Lead and grow CARIE’s fundraising strategy.

Public Relations and External Partnerships

• Maintain and promote effective relationships with relevant external agencies including government, social service, consumer, and advocacy groups.
• Engage in community planning and policy development related to aging and long-term care issues.
• Drive community outreach and education, including through public presentations, media engagement, etc.

Education:

• Master’s degree preferred. Commensurate experience will be considered.

Experience/Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in senior nonprofit management with demonstrated ability to execute operations and achieve tangible benefits.
• Knowledge of aging policy, the long-term care system, and resources for older adults and their caregivers.
• Proven record of critical thought and creative problem solving. A successful candidate will have a history of addressing challenges in a resourceful fashion.
• A willingness and desire to seek out learning opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• History of building relationships and cultivating stakeholders.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Extensive experience in fundraising and development.

Required Screening:

• Criminal Background Check
• Professional References

Compensation:

• Competitive salary, excellent benefits

Values Statement

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at CARIE. CARIE values ideas that come from an inclusive work environment and is committed to bringing diversity of thought, experience, and expertise into all aspects of our work. CARIE promotes a culture of accepting, respecting, and valuing differences in age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, sexual identity, ability, language, family circumstance, and cultural background. All candidates who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply.

Please email, resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to:

Administration@carie.org

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