Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Chapter Sustainability Plan tied to annual revenue and long-term growth
• Secure major gifts from corporations, philanthropies, and high-net-worth individuals
• Lead the Chapter’s operational portfolio including staff, volunteers, programs, and budget
• Recruit, develop, and steward a high-performing local Advisory Board
• Build a robust ecosystem of civic, military, corporate, and nonprofit partners
• Serve as the senior BSF representative and chief ambassador in the Hampton Roads region
• Manage and coach the Program Director/Manager and volunteer corps
• Implement data-driven evaluation models to measure community impact

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of experience in community development, nonprofit leadership, or strategic partnerships
• 5+ years of management experience including direct staff leadership
• Proven ability to secure six-figure philanthropic gifts
• Demonstrated success in growing an organization or major initiative
• Exceptional executive communication and public speaking skills
• Experience managing an advisory board or similar governance structure
• Must reside within the Hampton Roads metropolitan area (or have lived there for 3+ years)
• Willingness to work nights/weekends for community events and travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using CRM systems, specifically Salesforce
• Understanding of military culture and the lived experience of military families
• Knowledge of the local nonprofit network in the Hampton Roads area

Benefits

• 403(b) with matching
• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Communications Allowance
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active-Duty Military Spouses
• Professional development training

About the Company

Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families. We support over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of local chapters and research-informed programs.