CEO The Linden Lodge Foundation

CareerOpportunity

TheLinden Lodge Foundation seeks aChief Executive Officerto preserve its extraordinary resident-centered culture while strengthening the organizational capacity needed for long-term sustainability. The next leader will build upon a foundation of exceptional care trusted relationships with families and a deeply committed staff while expanding fundraising community visibility governance and operational excellence.

Mission:The Linden Lodge Foundation Inc. is dedicated to the recovery of men and women with a serious and persistent mental illness by providing opportunities for our residents to live work and learn while contributing their talents through a community of mutual support. We do this through providing asafe home-like residence and the development of innovative motivationaleducationaland vocational prospects.

Our goal is to provide a high quality of life for all residents ongoing improvement and increased self-esteem and the ultimate elimination of stigma against those with a mental illness. Residents staff and volunteers work side-by-side to develop treatment plans set goals and discover ways to successfully realize them. Success depends upon our ability to inspire partnerships between residents staff board members volunteers organization partners medical providers and the larger community.

Reporting Structure: TheChief Executive Officerof theFoundation reportsto the Board of Directors. TheChief Executive Officerprovides strategic leadership while ensuring operational excellence financial stewardship staff development and community engagement remain aligned with the organizations mission.

TotalStaffandBudget:Eightstaff members and an annual budget of $400000.

Salary:Base salary of $100000 with aperformancebasedbonus tied to fundraising results.

WorkingEnvironment/Location:Onsitein Aberdeen North Carolina.

Key Responsibilitiesof theLinden LodgeChief Executive Officer

Leadership

• Provide visionary leadership that advances Linden Lodges mission while preserving its unique resident-centered culture.
• Lead implementation of strategic prioritiesestablishedby the Board of Directors.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability compassion and continuous improvement.
• Guideorganizational change while honoring the legacyestablishedby the organizations founder.
• Ensure resident well-beingremainscentral to organizational decision-making.

Fund Development

• As theprimary fundraiserdevelop and implement a comprehensiveand effectivefundraisingstrategythat expands philanthropic supporttoensure long-term financial stability.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual corporate and foundation donors.
• Partner with the Board to build a culture of philanthropy.
• Expand grant opportunities and diversify revenue sources.
• Establish measurable fundraising goals and regularly report progress.

Program Development and Resident Engagement

• Ensure residents receive recovery-oriented person-centered support in a safe stable and home-like environment.
• Strengthen structured daily activities life-skills programming transportation outings and resident engagement systems.
• Work with staff to create meaningful opportunities for residents to build confidence independence connection and purpose.
• Ensure program practices reflect resident dignity choice safety andappropriate supportfor adults living with serious mental illness.
• Evaluate program quality and resident engagement on an ongoing basis and recommend improvements as needs evolve.

Operations & Finance

• Provide oversightofbudgeting financial planning and fiscal stewardship.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirementsand soundinternal controls.
• Strengthen organizational policies procedures and administrative systems.
• Oversee human resources technology and risk management.
• Monitor organizational performance using meaningful metrics.

Board Relations

• Serve as the Boards chief strategic advisor.
• Providetimelyreports and recommendations to support governance.
• Assistwith strategic planning and policy development.
• Support committee effectiveness and Board engagement.
• Maintain open transparent communication with Board leadership.

Community Leadership

• Serve as Linden Lodges primary ambassador.
• Develop partnerships with behavioral health providers and community organizations.
• Increase public awareness of Linden Lodges mission andimpact.
• Represent the organization before civic philanthropic and governmental audiences.
• Strengthen relationships with families volunteers donors and community leaders.

The Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate willpossessthe following qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Progressive nonprofit leadership experience.
• Experience supervising and developing professional staff.
• Strongfinancial managementand budgeting experience.
• Demonstrated fundraising and major gift experience.
• Demonstrated success working with governing boards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelors degree preferably in psychology or social work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavioral health residential services or human services leadership experience.
• Grant development experience.
• Community partnership development experience.
• Masters degree or equivalent leadership experience preferred.

AboutLinden Lodge

Linden Lodge Foundation was founded through the vision compassion and perseverance of Marianne Kernan who recognized a critical need for a residential community where adults living with serious and persistent mental illness could experience dignity stability and a true sense of home. Through years of leadership fundraising and community engagement she transformed that vision into an organization dedicated to helping individuals live meaningful productive lives within a supportive and caring environment.

Since its founding Linden Lodge has earned a reputation for providing exceptional recovery-oriented residential services grounded in respect compassion and individualized care. The organization is dedicated to helping residents live work and learn while contributing their unique talents through a community of mutual support. Residents staff volunteers healthcare providers and community partners work together to foster independence personal growth and an enhanced quality of life in a warm home-like setting.

Today Linden Lodge stands at an important moment in its history. Building upon a strong foundation and a legacy of compassionate leadership the organization is preparing for its next chapter. The Board of Directors is committed to preserving the culture and values that have distinguished Linden Lodge while strengthening its organizational capacity expanding philanthropic support enhancing resident programming and positioning the organization for long-term sustainability and continued impact

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Benefits

Benefits include paid time off and paid holidays. The Board is committed to attracting an outstanding leader and will consider thenon-salarycompensation package in relation to the successful candidates qualifications and experience.

How To Apply

Join theLinden Lodgeand play a critical role in shaping its future while driving impactful change in the community.

To apply scroll to the bottom of this page. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter resume and salary requirements. Please provide all requested information to be considered. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of UMRH as well as the stated responsibilities and qualifications.

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