Executive Director/CEO

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Board of Directors to set strategic direction and ensure measurable execution
• Serve as the primary operating partner to the Board to facilitate effective governance
• Maintain ultimate accountability for the financial health, planning, and sustainability of the organization
• Act as the chief fundraiser, leading a diversified revenue strategy and donor cultivation
• Ensure all programs are high-quality, compliant, mission-aligned, and trauma-informed
• Build and maintain a healthy, accountable, and mission-focused organizational culture
• Serve as the public face and chief relationship builder for the organization
• Oversee organizational compliance, ethical conduct, and risk management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, public administration, or a related field
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience
• Proven experience in budget management, financial reporting, and grants
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor cultivation
• Must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Social Work or Nonprofit Leadership
• Experience with child advocacy centers, child welfare, or trauma-informed care
• Familiarity with government funding and grant compliance
• Experience working directly with a nonprofit Board of Directors
• Established professional relationships in Pasco County or the Tampa Bay region

About the Company

The Children’s Advocacy Center is dedicated to preventing, intervening in, and healing the impacts of child abuse, neglect, and family trauma. We provide essential services to support children and families through mission-critical programs and community partnerships.