Job Description

Mission of This Position

CClient is seeking its first Executive Director to support their growing programs. These programs support individuals impacted by dementia and their care partners through equine assisted workshops, sensory engagement kits and training for barns and facilitators who are drawn to this work. In this leadership role, you will oversee donor relations, fundraising, community engagement, and strategic program expansion while working closely with the Founders and Board to achieve long-term organizational goals.

The Right Person

You are a purpose-driven leader who thrives on making a meaningful impact in people's lives. With empathy, integrity, and vision, you naturally inspire trust and deliver results. Your strong leadership and interpersonal skills enable you to drive change, advancing organizations toward their goals. You excel at balancing strategic planning with day-to-day operations, fostering partnerships, securing funding, and managing impactful programs. Most importantly, you are deeply committed to clients mission and eager to lead a growing organization dedicated to enhancing lives through equine-assisted services.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Leadership: Develop and implement organizational goals and vision in partnership with the Founders and Board. Lead the team in executing the strategic plan.
• Fundraising & Development: Drive annual fundraising goals through grants, events, sponsorships, and donor engagement.
• Program Management & Expansion: Oversee and scale equine-assisted programs, ensuring they are impactful, timely, and budget-conscious.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate strategic partnerships with community organizations, academic institutions, and media. Serve as the public face of the Organisation.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure the seamless execution of programs, including the Barn Partner Program and Sensory Engagement Program, while maintaining compliance with financial, legal, and ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; a degree in nonprofit management or a related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit or related sectors.
• Proven success in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and program development.
• Experience in dementia care and/or equine-assisted programs is a plus.

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