Executive Director

About Road2

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Road2

Home is a nonprofit serving unhoused community members in Whatcom County. The organization supports individuals to access services and develop strategies that enable them to meet their basic needs while providing a path to stable housing. Road2

Home provides sheltering and case management at Gardenview Village as well as vital connections to the community through the Volunteer Ally Program.

• Kindness & Compassion:
  Treat everyone with kindness and compassion. Be sensitive to other people’s feelings.
• Collaboration & Humility:
  Work together as a community by listening to each other and building on each other’s strengths. Everyone has a unique perspective and can contribute to discussions in meaningful ways.
• Responsibility:
  Accept responsibility for our actions and treat mistakes as learning opportunities.
• Empowerment:
  Work towards empowering those around us. Be patient, offer praise, and be willing to share your knowledge with others.
• Innovation & Growth:
  Keep an open mind and be willing to learn and grow.

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief and strategic leader of Road2

Home. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED ensures organizational health, financial sustainability, and mission alignment. The ED oversees operations, programs, staff, and volunteers while cultivating strong community relationships and advancing the organization’s mission. They report to the board of directors and participate in board meetings. The Executive Director is responsible for the following:

• Ensures the organizations’ fiscal health and aligns resources with the mission and strategic priorities of Road2
  
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• Develops, manages, and monitors the annual operating budget.
• Ensures accurate, timely financial reporting for the Board, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Oversees forecasting to anticipate revenue, expenses, and cash flow needs.
• Aligns financial planning with fundraising goals and programmatic initiatives to ensure sustainability.
• Works closely with the Board Finance Committee to review budgets, monitor performance, and recommend adjustments.
• Maintains sound internal controls, compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and prudent stewardship of resources.
• Supports grant budgeting and reporting to ensure alignment with funder requirements.

Oversee day-to-day operations and supporting staff for program implementation.

• Direct and support core programs, including Gardenview Village and the Community Ally Program. Please note that Gardenview is a 24/7 program, and Emergency support may be required outside of regular office hours when supervisors are not available.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff and volunteers; manage recruitment, hiring, and training.
• Oversee program budgets, documentation, and timely financial reporting.
• Implement systems for program evaluation, reporting outcomes to the Board and funders.

Set the strategic and long term vision for the organization, including new opportunities for programs to meet the organizations’ mission.

• Partner with the Staff and Board to identify opportunities for new program development and respond to emerging community needs.
• Monitor local, state, and federal policies impacting housing and homelessness, advising the Board accordingly.
• Strengthen operational infrastructure, policies, and practices to support sustainable growth.
• Attend community meetings as a representative of Road2
  
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• Oversee implementation of new program development initiative.

Manage the fundraising strategy and relationships development. Oversee and support the Director of Philanthropys’ creation and implementation of a fundraising plan.

• Develop and execute a diversified fundraising strategy (grants, major donors, annual giving, community events).
• In collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy, identify funding opportunities, lead grant applications, and oversee grant reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and community partners.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for Road2
  
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