Executive Director Virginia Children

The Opportunity

The Virginia Childrens Partnership (VCP) is a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Virginia dedicated to improving the lives of children and families across the Commonwealth through systemic reform and programming to support families and children. VCP addresses critical needs in Virginias child welfare by advocating for system improvements and delivering evidence-based programs that promote safety permanency and well-being for Virginias most vulnerable children. As a start-up organization VCP offers a unique opportunity to build programs partnerships and culture from the ground up and shape the future of Virginias child welfare system.

The ED provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the organization. Reporting to the CEO the ED is responsible for launching and scaling the organizations programs building a high-performing team securing sustainable funding and establishing VCP as a trusted leader in child welfare reform and improvement in Virginia. This is an action-oriented founding leadership role requiring an entrepreneurial mindset deep commitment to child and family well-being and the ability to translate vision into measurable impact. The initial annual budget is approximately $750000 focusing on these key responsibilities with estimated timeframes. Learn more at .

• Bachelors degree in social work public administration nonprofit management human services or a closely related field; combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in child welfare human services or a related nonprofit sector with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in launching or significantly scaling programs or organizations.
• Proven track record of securing diverse funding including grants government contracts with experience managing budgets of $1 million or more; ideally within Virginia.
• Knowledge of Virginias child welfare system including relevant laws regulations policies and the network of public and private service providers.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches to child and family services.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors in a governance capacity.
• Promotes and adheres to the organizations mission vision and values policies and applicable laws in a fair and equitable manner.
• Maintain current Virginia drivers license and clear DMV record due to state-wide travel.
• Successfully complete pre-employment background screening including professional references.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential.
• Experience founding or serving as a start-up leader of a nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with Virginias legislative process and experience in policy advocacy.
• Established relationships with key stakeholders in Virginias child welfare ecosystem.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.

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Warren Whitney (The Firm) is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm on behalf of its client will not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition) disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity military status citizenship or any other class protected by applicable law. The Firm reserves the right to alter change modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice or obligation to any party.

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