Habitat Humanity Of Forsyth County | Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County | Executive Director

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 140,000 - yearly

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, established in 1985 on Christian principles, is dedicated to a vision where everyone has a decent place to live. The organization’s motivation is to unite people around the concept of “putting God’s love into action” along with others who are interested in helping those in need of improved shelter. Habitat Forsyth is an affiliate member of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1976.

The Habitat model assists local hard-working families who do not qualify for traditional mortgages to become homeowners. After meeting certain income, credit and rental history qualifications, future Habitat homeowners attend financial education and home ownership/maintenance classes. They earn 300 to 400 social engagement or “sweat equity” hours by helping build or remodel their own homes or those of others, and serve as volunteers with Habitat or in the community.

Upon closing on the home, they begin paying an affordable mortgage back to Habitat, which allows the organization to help more families.

Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of Habitat Forsyth. Houses are built and remodeled largely with volunteer labor, enabling Habitat homeowner families to purchase decent, quality housing at an affordable price. Volunteers provide essential staffing at the three local ReStores, which serve as nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers. Proceeds from the Habitat ReStores help support Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building or improving homes locally and around the world.

Habitat Forsyth has grown from $2.8 million in revenue in FY17 to $6.1 million in FY 25 and has built $11.3 million in net assets. More than 350 families have found permanent homes since 1985; since the program’s founding in 2012, over 450 families, veterans, and older adults have received home repairs through Habitat Forsyth.

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County seeks an accomplished and visionary Executive Director to lead the organization through its next phase of growth, organizational development, and community impact.

The affordable housing challenges facing Forsyth County and North Carolina have never been greater. Rising housing costs, limited inventory, increasing construction expenses, barriers to home ownership, and growing housing insecurity among families, older adults, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations require bold leadership and innovative solutions.

The next Executive Director will inherit an organization with a respected mission, strong community recognition, dedicated supporters, and significant potential. At the same time, the organization faces important opportunities to strengthen internal operations, enhance organizational culture, develop staff capacity, deepen community partnerships, and expand its role as a leader in affordable housing development.

This is an opportunity for a mission-driven executive who is energized by challenge, skilled at leading change, and excited about building both people and programs. The successful candidate will possess the strategic mindset of a chief executive, the operational discipline of a business leader, and the relationship-building skills necessary to unite stakeholders around a shared vision for affordable housing in Forsyth County.

The Board of Directors is seeking a leader who embraces complexity and can successfully navigate both organizational and community challenges while positioning Habitat Forsyth for long-term impact and sustainability.

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