***As of 3/15/21, we are no longer accepting applications for the Executive Director Position.*** 

NeighborLink Fort Wayne Foundation, Inc. 

Executive Director 

NeighborLink is seeking a new Executive Director with a vision to see the local Church of Fort Wayne be the hands and feet of Jesus through serving our City's vulnerable homeowners, who are our neighbors. Thousands of seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people facing life's circumstances are struggling with home maintenance and repairs along with many other tangible needs who cannot physically or financially meet them on their own. Our mission is practical, neighbor-to-neighbor expressions of God's love, and our vision is to develop neighborhoods through the tangible acts of kindness of concerned and committed neighbors. 

As the Executive Director, you will exemplify a mature relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for introducing others to the love of God, expressed through loving and selfless service for the glory of God. You will have experiences from engaging with vulnerable neighbors, which have transformed you and shaped you. You have passion for God to be glorified, and for the staff and volunteers to be developed in their own Christian formation, through the ministry of NeighborLink. 

You will be passionate about ensuring our mission is being implemented in the local community by bringing creative, problem-solving vision to complex issues facing vulnerable neighbors and neighborhoods with a heart for connecting neighbors. You will champion the NeighborLink experience, lead a team of committed and experienced staff, and position us for the next phase of organizational growth. 

General Duties and Responsibilities: 

Staff Oversight and Organization Operations: 

You are responsible for the hiring, retention, and professional development of competent, qualified staff. You are responsible for the effective administration of NeighborLink operations, which includes but is not limited to signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into on behalf of the organization. 

Organization Mission and Strategy: 

You will work with the board to ensure the mission is fulfilled through existing programs while working to refine and establish the strategic plan that is consistent with the vision of the organization and future opportunities. You are responsible for the enhancement of NeighborLink. 

Brand Management and Communication: 

Responsible for the enhancement of NeighborLink’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations. You will be responsible for setting the communication tone and strategy while giving leadership and vision to Neighboring Productions, which is our internal video production company. 

Financial Performance and Viability: 

You will be responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support NeighborLink’s mission. You are responsible for the fiscal integrity and will be responsible for annual budgets, monthly reporting, and fundraising strategy. You are responsible for fiscal management that operates within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintains the organization in a positive financial position. 

Board Governance: 

You will work with the board in a manner that supports and guides the organization's mission as defined by the Board of Directors. You will be responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and provide all information necessary to function properly and to make informed decisions in a timely manner. 

Responsible to: 

NeighborLink Board of Directors 

Must Haves: 

You are able to faithfully align with and be able to implement our organization's mission of practical, neighbor-to-neighbor expressions of God's love. 

You are a communicator, collaborator, and connector. You have strong oral and written communication skills and have the desire to use information to connect the dots for others in an effort to motivate them to action. You like to talk, interact, and build relationships with a large number of people from a diverse range of socioeconomic statuses. You have high levels of interest in relational connections. You are kind, inclusive, and believe that everyone has something to offer. 

You are self-motivated to stay busy, solve problems, and accomplish your goals in a highly decentralized and independent environment. You will be driven by your desire to do your work at the highest level, be responsible to your team, and to represent yourself and the organization well. 

You have the desire and flexibility to create a work/life integration that gives you space to always represent NeighborLink. You have a schedule and availability that allows you to make time for NL work at night, on weekends, or whenever the opportunity presents itself to fulfill the job time requirements. In return, you have autonomy and an equal amount of flexibility in the role. 

You have efficiency working with web-based, form-driven and word processing kind of applications, Apple software products, and be able to know when to pick up the phone and make calls. 

Skills: 

You Have Conviction and Vision 

One of the most important skills the successful candidate brings to NL is the ability to see unmet needs and desire to find solutions. Your conviction to do the right thing, stand alongside the vulnerable, and address the right problems is connected to how you see the world and our roles in it. That vision attracts and leads others into being a part of the solution. 

You're Reliable and Flexible 

If you say you're going to do something, you mean it or you work hard to find a solution if you can't. You will have several different projects and staff members relying on you to do what you've promised you can do. You like to take ownership of projects and see them through. 

You're Able to Work Independently 

NeighborLink is a flat organization and each staff person is responsible for their specific set of goals. You willneed to be able to articulate the vision, collaborate with your team, see what's next, and then run with it. You will also have the flexibility you need to accomplish your job responsibilities and lead your team. 

You're a Problem Solver 

You thrive on solving problems that come at you. There is no rule book or how-to guide to many of the challenges we see at NL. Having the curiosity and mentality to exhaust your resources and network to search for solutions is vital for you and the rest of us to succeed. 

General Details: 

• Full-time position (40+ hours week) 
• Bachelors Degree Required - Masters preferred. 
• Transparent and high integrity leadership. 
• Five or more years of professional and/or nonprofit leadership experience. 
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors. 
• High-level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization's strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors. 
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff. 
• Active fundraising experience that has successfully generated new revenue streams, improved financial results, and cultivated relationships with donors. 
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting. 
• Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000. 
• Discuss health insurance benefits.

IF THIS IS YOU...... 

Please email your resume and completed application (ED Application.pdf) to Board@NLFW.org 

For more information on NeighborLink Fort Wayne, visit, www.NLFW.org 

NeighborLink Fort Wayne is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer 

PDF of job description: ED Job Description.pdf