Families Moving Forward: Executive Director

Executive Summary
Families Moving Forward (FMF), the largest housing and services provider for families experiencing homelessness in Durham, North Carolina, seeks an Executive Director who affirms, respects, and believes in the resiliency of families experiencing homelessness. This individual will be a team builder and a collaborator with a commitment to a community-wide system for ending homelessness. The ideal candidate will be an effective advocate for FMF and bring expertise in nonprofit management, staff development and fundraising. They will have a deep-seated appreciation for the significant role that race plays in compounding trauma, homelessness, poverty and perceptions of power and self-worth and will embrace FMF’s commitment to building a resilient community.

The Opportunity
The Executive Director will lead and manage an organization with a strong foundation and new initiatives for families experiencing homelessness and will ensure that FMF’s internal systems, staffing, and relationships are optimized for the journey forward. This person should be a thought leader around homelessness in Durham and throughout North Carolina.

Education and Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university is required, or substantial
equivalent experience will be considered. An advanced degree, preferably in social work, public
administration, nonprofit management, or related fields, is preferred.
• Experience with and a passionate commitment to supporting and addressing the needs of families
and children experiencing poverty and homelessness. Equivalent experience with anti-poverty initiatives and empowering individuals in crisis situations to move to greater stability will be considered.
• Five or more years in a leadership role in a nonprofit, with proven experience moving an organization forward to reach ambitious goals.

To Apply: In one document please submit a cover letter (including how you learned about this opportunity) and resume and send via email.