Executive Director

Company: Community Care Ministry (CCM)
Position Title: Executive Director
Job Classification: Exempt, Full-time
Pay Range: Starting at $70K, based on experience
Location: Onsite, Wamego, KS

The Executive Director is the chief executive and primary operational leader of Community Care Ministry (CCM). Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides strategic, operational, financial, and community leadership to advance CCM's mission and ensure the organization's long-term health and sustainability.

The Executive Director is responsible for translating the mission and strategic direction established by the Board into effective organizational action. The Executive Director oversees CCM's programs, finances, fundraising and resource development, personnel, community relationships, communications, compliance, and day-to-day operations.

The Executive Director serves as CCM's principal spokesperson and ambassador and builds strong relationships with staff, volunteers, donors, healthcare and community partners, civic organizations, and other stakeholders.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and maintains a positive, transparent, and collaborative relationship with the Board.

• Work collaboratively with the Board to establish and advance CCM's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and long-term goals.
• Translate Board-approved strategic priorities into measurable plans and organizational action.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of CCM's programs and operations and recommend opportunities for improvement, growth, and innovation.
• Identify emerging community needs and opportunities that align with CCM's mission.
• Maintain a clear focus on CCM's mission, values, community impact, and long-term sustainability.

• Serve as the primary staff liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Attend and actively participate in Board meetings and provide timely, accurate reports regarding organizational performance, finances, programs, opportunities, and challenges.
• Ensure that Board-approved policies and strategic priorities are effectively implemented.
• Provide the Board with the information and recommendations necessary to fulfill its governance responsibilities.
• Maintain a clear distinction between Board governance and Executive Director management responsibilities.
• Support effective Board engagement, development, and succession planning as requested by the Board.
• Provide a monthly written update to the Board no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the monthly Board meeting.
  • The update will include the monthly financial report (variance report, year-to-date profit and loss statement, and balance sheet); year-to-date activity for Medical, Mental Health, Social, and Pantry services; organizational developments; successes; challenges; priorities; and matters requiring Board attention.
• Governance & Management Boundaries
  • The Executive Director manages and implements CCM’s day-to-day operations within the framework established by the Board of Directors. The Board retains responsibility for governance, policy, strategy, fiduciary oversight, and other authority reserved to the Board. The Executive Director does not assume powers or responsibilities reserved to the Board.
• Maintain overall accountability for CCM's financial health and long-term sustainability.
• Develop the annual organizational budget in partnership with appropriate staff and present it to the Board for approval.
• Monitor financial performance against the approved budget and provide regular financial information to the Board.
• Develop strategies to diversify and strengthen CCM's revenue sources.
• Oversee financial policies, internal…