Chief Executive Officer

The Council on Aging in Union County seeks a mission-driven Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead strategy, fundraising, and community impact for a successful nonprofit serving older adults and caregivers across Union County. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for organizational leadership, financial sustainability, agency compliance, and external partnerships.

The CEO plays a central role in fundraising and resource development, including donor cultivation and asks, writing and overseeing grants, special events and additional fundraising activities. Council on Aging has experienced rapid growth in both programs and personnel and is currently implementing a capital campaign to support the organization’s facility needs. Capital funds support both the agency’s administrative/program offices, meeting space, and an onsite daily group respite program, “Next Door Clubhouse,” which provides meaningful opportunities for older adults to engage socially and recreationally allowing respite time for their family caregivers. 

In addition to multiple onsite and community-based programs, Council on Aging operates a NC-licensed in-home services program. The CEO serves as the Home Care Administrator of Record, with day-to-day supervision and services delegated to appropriately qualified staff. In-home services include household chores, personal care assistance, respite relief for caregivers, and grocery and prescription errands.

We will begin reviewing applications immediately and encourage interested candidates to apply at https://coaunion.org/careers/ as soon as possible for full consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead organizational strategy, operations, personnel and long-term sustainability 
• Partner with the Board of Directors on governance, strategic planning, and fundraising priorities. Proficient in facilitating communications, committee work and efficient, time-bound meetings
• Lead a collaborative and high-performing team of fifteen in-office program staff and twenty in-home aide field staff
• Drive fundraising, public and private grants, special events, and major gifts to support a $2,000,000 annual operating budget. Drive agency’s capital campaign and work effectively with the Board Capital Campaign Committee
• Oversee budgeting, financial health, and fiscal compliance
• Ensure program quality, regulatory and monitoring compliance, and consistent evaluation of organizational performance and outcomes
• Serve as the agency’s Home Care Administrator of Record and maintain good standing of the agency’s license with the NC Department of Health and Human Services 
• Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, community leaders, public partners, and stakeholders
• Maintain a consistent and energetic visible presence throughout the community at times requiring weekend and evening hours to attend meetings, fundraising responsibilities, and community partner events
• Serve as the organization’s public spokesperson and ambassador

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a position related field; master’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience
• Nonprofit management and budget oversight experience
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale fundraising initiatives, capital campaigns, or major community projects
• Strong relationship-building and community engagement skills
• Proficiency in both oral and written communications for audiences of all sizes
• Ability to qualify as a North Carolina Licensed Home Care Agency Administrator (10A NCAC 13J)

Compensation Package

• Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience and proven results in nonprofit leadership and fundraising
• Wellness: Health and vision insurance (employer covers significant portion of premium)
• Retirement: 403(b) retirement plan with 5% employer match after 2 years 
• Time off:  
  • 15 days paid vacation for 0-2 years, 20 days paid vacation for 3+ years
  • 5 days sick leave annually

12 paid holidays