Executive Director

About RFM

Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) is a collaborative nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families in crisis throughout Madison County, IL. Through a unique model that brings multiple nonprofit partners together under one roof, RFM provides holistic, dignity-centered support addressing immediate basic needs while promoting long-term stability and self-sufficiency.

RFM is entering an exciting new chapter and seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization forward. This role offers the opportunity to steward a strong collaborative model, deepen community partnerships, and guide strategic growth while honoring RFM’s family-first values and commitment to excellence.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of Riverbend Family Ministries and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and organizational management for a collaborative human services nonprofit serving individuals and families in crisis throughout Madison County.

The Executive Director works in close partnership with the Board of Directors, staff, nonprofit partners, funders, and community stakeholders to advance RFM’s mission, ensure organizational sustainability, and strengthen programmatic impact. This role requires demonstrated experience in human services leadership, program oversight, government-funded initiatives, and people-centered management.

• Provide executive leadership to advance RFM’s mission and strengthen its collaborative, human services–focused model.
• Partner with the Board of Directors to set priorities, assess performance, and guide long-term planning informed by data, community needs, and best practices in social services and homelessness response.
• Serve as a visible and credible leader within the human services sector, representing RFM with public agencies, funders, nonprofit partners, and community leaders.

• Provide executive oversight of RFM’s Client Service Department and collaborative service model, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices in social services, housing stability, and homelessness prevention.
• Ensure high-quality, client-centered services that address immediate needs while supporting long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
• Oversee program design, implementation, and evaluation using data driven practices and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with public and private funder requirements, including reporting and performance expectations tied to government and grant-funded initiatives.
• Stay informed on trends, policies, and best practices related to homelessness, poverty, trauma, and human services systems.

• Provide strategic leadership for diversified funding streams, including individual giving, foundation support, corporate partnerships, and government grants.
• Oversee or support government grant administration, including compliance, reporting, and data collection
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• Build strong relationships with public agencies, funders, and institutional partners supporting human services and homelessness-related initiatives.

• Ensure strong organizational governance, transparent reporting, and effective Board engagement.
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• Experience overseeing programs serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness, housing instability, poverty, or related crises.
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