Executive DirectorAre you ready to lead with purpose and impact At Maria Droste Counseling Center (MDCC) we believe that quality mental health care should be accessible to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. As we step into an exciting new chapter of growth and transformation were seeking a visionary Executive Director to guide our team inspire innovation and build sustainable pathways for the future of mental health in Colorado.
This is more than a leadership role its an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a mission-driven organization that has been a trusted pillar in the Denver community for decades.
Reporting to the board the Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Maria Droste Counseling Centers staff programs expansion and execution of its mission.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Management Ensuring ongoing excellence of services and operations oversight of KPI development tracking and evaluation and consistent quality of finance and administration fundraising communications and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals.
Actively engage and energize Agency volunteers board members event committees alumni partnering organizations and funders in collaboration with relevant directors.
Develop maintain and support a strong and diverse Board of Directors; serve as ex-officio of each committee; seek and build board involvement with strategic direction
Lead coach develop and retain Agencys directors
Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress and regularly evaluate program components with relevant directors to ensure adequate KPI tracking and data collection; communicate information to the Board funders and other constituents.
Fundraising and Communications Ensure expansion of revenue generating and fundraising activities to support program operations.
Deepen and refine all aspects of communications using external presence and relationships to garner new opportunities.
Ensure fundraising responsibilities of the Board of Directors are consistently demonstrated.
Planning and New Business Execute the strategic business plan with Leadership Team
Be an external presence that publishes and communicates program results with an emphasis on the Agencys mission reach and impact.
Required Background Knowledge Skills and Abilities Minimum of 5 years of successful senior management experience in similarsized (or larger organization) including supervision of professionals
Specific experience in mental health/behavioral health highly preferred
Degree in nonprofit or public health management business social work psychology or related area preferred
All candidates should have proven track record in:
- Managing a substantial budget ($3M) with full accountability for results
- Leadership coaching and relationship management
- Effective scaling of a performance-and-outcomes based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.
- Achieving strategic and operational objectives in an organization
- Developing effective strategic partnerships and community relationships
- Fundraising with major donors foundations government grants
- Managing a diverse Board of Directors
Exhibits passion for and commitment to mission of Maria Droste Counseling Center; unwavering commitment to the Agencys mission.
Demonstrates highest ethical standards and integrity
Treats all individuals with respect commitment to inclusion and diversity
Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Highly engaged open and collaborative style of management with diverse groups of people; well demonstrated delegation skills
Action-oriented entrepreneurial adaptable and innovative approach to business planning and development
Passion idealism integrity positive attitude mission-driven and self-directed
Reports to: Board of Directors (Board Chair)
Directly Supervises: Directors others as required
Why Join Us Be part of a team deeply committed to access inclusivity and belonging.
Help shape the future of mental health services across Colorado.
Enjoy unique perks including an on-site gym free paid parking and a collaborative work culture.
Competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being.
Compensation and Benefits$100000 - $120000 commensurate with experience
4 weeks PTO/sick leave
100% paid Employee healthcare benefit plans available
401(k) plan
Gym on site paid parking
Potential for remote work days
Colorado Service Corps eligible site
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
Professional development and certification opportunities
Access to clinical professionals for peer consultation and support
Mission oriented organization with strong reputation in the community
To apply please submit a resume and cover letter. Maria Droste Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer.
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