Executive Director
Zeeland, MI - USA
Job Summary
Executive Director - West Michigan
DISHER is partnering with an established nonprofit organization to search for an experienced Executive Director to lead their West Michigan operations. This role provides the opportunity to serve as chief executive and strategic leader advance organizational mission and drive community transformation in a dynamic faith-based environment.
What its like to work here:
This organization is dedicated to addressing the most pressing spiritual social and human need challenges facing West Michigan while fostering collaboration between faith leaders from church commerce and community. They offer the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and build meaningful partnerships across diverse sectors.
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to define and implement strategic initiatives that align with the organizational mission.
- Lead the planning and execution of gatherings events and programs in West Michigan and beyond.
- Capture and share best practices; represent MWM locally nationally and internationally through public speaking and engagement opportunities.
- Build relationships with churches businesses government and nonprofit partners to strengthen organizational visibility and reputation.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the board committees and volunteers to ensure alignment with mission and strategy.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies cultivating relationships with donors foundations businesses and churches.
- Support and sustain prayer initiatives as a foundation for community transformation.
- Oversee research and data collection to guide strategic priorities and measure impact.
- Oversee daily operations ensuring effective systems policies and practices are in place.
- Recruit develop and retain highly qualified staff and volunteers who embody organizational mission and values.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the organizations board committees and volunteers to ensure alignment with mission and strategy.
- Ensure the organizations long-term financial health through sound budgeting fiscal oversight and responsible management of resources.
- Prepare and present annual budgets and financial reports to the Board of Directors.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies cultivating relationships with donors foundations businesses and churches to secure sustainable support.
- Ensure legal and ethical integrity by signing all official documents agreements and commitments on behalf of the organization.
- Bachelors degree required (Advanced degree in leadership theology nonprofit management business or related field a plus)
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit ministry or community-focused organizations.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning program development and organizational leadership.
- Proven track record in fundraising donor cultivation and resource development.
- Experience building and managing partnerships across church business nonprofit and civic sectors.
- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable goals.
- Mature and growing Christian faith with demonstrated commitment to prayer and spiritual leadership.
- Exceptional communication and public speaking skills; comfortable engaging local national and international audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate unity across diverse groups and perspectives.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
DISHER is a product development and engineering design company that provides both staffing and consulting services for multiple industries.