Executive Director
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 90000 - 100000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
**See applications instructions below. Online applications not accepted**
About Amala
Since 2004 the Amala Foundation has helped people reconnect with themselves with one another and with their communities. Our mission is to foster and sustain community-led wellbeing. As more of our lives move online at home in schools and at work Amala remains committed to creating opportunities for intentional in-person human connection.
We train Community Specialists facilitators who guide transformative experiences that help people of all ages cultivate self-care communication and relationship skills. Our programs take place in schools workplaces recreation and senior centers and at our community center in South Austin.
About the Role
The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic operational and financial leadership for the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors the ED leads a small dedicated team and serves as Amalas primary representative in the community.
The Executive Director (ED) provides strategic operational and financial leadership for the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors the ED leads a small dedicated team and serves as Amalas primary representative in the community.
We are seeking a visionary collaborative and relational leader who is both mission-driven and results-oriented. The ideal candidate brings proven management experience strong fundraising or business development skills and a deep belief in the power of human connection to transform communities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Provide strategic leadership that aligns with Amalas mission and long-term goals
Supervise and support two director-level staff members fostering collaboration accountability and professional growth
Nurture an inclusive organizational culture rooted in wellbeing connection and equity
Provide strategic leadership that aligns with Amalas mission and long-term goals
Supervise and support two director-level staff members fostering collaboration accountability and professional growth
Nurture an inclusive organizational culture rooted in wellbeing connection and equity
Revenue Generation & Fundraising
Design and execute earned revenue strategies utilizing Amalas programs and property
Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan including donor cultivation grants and events
Build and maintain strong relationships with funders partners and supporters
Design and execute earned revenue strategies utilizing Amalas programs and property
Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan including donor cultivation grants and events
Build and maintain strong relationships with funders partners and supporters
Community Engagement & Advocacy
Serve as Amalas public spokesperson and ambassador in Central Texas
Strengthen partnerships with schools nonprofits businesses and civic leaders to expand Amalas reach and impact
Advocate for informal mental health and community-led wellbeing
Be visible in the Austin area community
Serve as Amalas public spokesperson and ambassador in Central Texas
Strengthen partnerships with schools nonprofits businesses and civic leaders to expand Amalas reach and impact
Advocate for informal mental health and community-led wellbeing
Be visible in the Austin area community
Strategic Planning & Operations
Lead strategic planning and organizational development efforts
Develop and manage annual budgets to ensure financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility
Oversee systems and processes that promote efficiency accountability and impact
Lead strategic planning and organizational development efforts
Develop and manage annual budgets to ensure financial sustainability and fiscal responsibility
Oversee systems and processes that promote efficiency accountability and impact
Qualifications
35 years of management or executive leadership experience
Proven track record in fundraising business development or innovative revenue generation
Strong financial and strategic planning skills
Excellent communication relationship-building and public speaking abilities
Deep commitment to equity collaboration and community wellbeing
Familiarity with the Austin or Central Texas community is highly desirable
35 years of management or executive leadership experience
Proven track record in fundraising business development or innovative revenue generation
Strong financial and strategic planning skills
Excellent communication relationship-building and public speaking abilities
Deep commitment to equity collaboration and community wellbeing
Familiarity with the Austin or Central Texas community is highly desirable
Why Join Amala
Amalas team is small but deeply connected. We support each others growth and wellbeing not just as colleagues but as people. We value curiosity compassion and collaboration and believe meaningful change happens through authentic human relationships.
Amalas team is small but deeply connected. We support each others growth and wellbeing not just as colleagues but as people. We value curiosity compassion and collaboration and believe meaningful change happens through authentic human relationships.
If youre passionate about mental health community-led initiatives and creating spaces for diverse human connection this is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established respected organization into its next phase of growth.
How to Apply
Submit your resume to along with a one-page cover letter answering the following questions:
Submit your resume to along with a one-page cover letter answering the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in Amalas Executive Director position and what about your background draws you to this position
2. What leadership experience do you have What leadership values do you live by
3. What experience do you have in fundraising or business development
Applications are due by midnight on November 7 2025. We look forward to connecting with you.
Amala is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds lived experiences and perspectives.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $90000.00 - $100000.00 per year
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Fundraising
- Assisted Living
- Management Experience
- Hospice Care
- Nonprofit Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budgeting
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
