WELCOMING HOME
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

 
 

THIS POSITION IS REMOTE: With required in-person presence in Marin and Sonoma Counties

About Welcoming Home

Welcoming Home helps individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness and poverty by fully furnishing and equipping their homes while engaging the local community in donating gently used furniture and keeping good furniture out of landfills. Services are provided at no charge to the residents or referring social service agency.

Founded nine years ago, Welcoming Home received its 501(c)(3) designation in 2023 after being fiscally sponsored. The organization has refined its processes to offer a unique and highly impactful service to those living 'homeless while housed.' In the past year alone, Welcoming Home furnished 39 homes in Marin and Sonoma Counties.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Salary Range is $130,000 to $150,000

  • Benefits include:

    • 13 paid holidays

    • 2 weeks paid vacation, plus paid sick leave

    • Fully remote position with flexible hours

    • Required in-person participation at home furnishings (“Welcomings”) up to twice per month on Saturdays, occasionally weekdays, in Marin and Sonoma Counties

YOU ARE

  • A strategic and hands-on leader who combines strengths in both development and operations, with experience growing organizations and the ability to step in directly when needed to keep complex projects moving.

  • An exceptional manager and coordinator who thrives in fast-moving, multifaceted environments, juggling many priorities while guiding staff, volunteers, and community partners with clarity and respect.

  • A relationship-driven collaborator who treats staff, volunteers, and clients as equals, listens well, and leads with humility—building trust by valuing every contribution.

  • A mission-centered problem solver who believes deeply in helping neighbors in Marin and Sonoma counties, brings humor and resilience to challenges, and can make quick, thoughtful decisions under pressure.

  • A skilled communicator and fundraiser who can write effectively, engage donors and partners, and cultivate senior volunteers while keeping the organization on track toward sustainable growth.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Director (ED) will lead Welcoming Home into its next dynamic phase of growth, working closely with the Board of Directors, part-time staff, and dedicated volunteers. The ED will be responsible for strategy, fundraising, program management, communications, and organizational operations, ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and oversees four part-time staff members (Finance & Administration Director, Development Director, Project Manager, and Inventory Coordinator), in addition to supporting 60+ volunteers and a volunteer board of six.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Management

  • Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, strong systems in finance, fundraising, and communications, and effective volunteer recruitment and training.

  • Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute strategies that advance the mission and expand impact.

  • Directly manage and support the Development Director, Finance and Administration Director and Project Manager

 Board and Volunteer Management

  • Partner with the Board to strengthen governance, strategy, and fundraising.

  • Cultivate, engage, and support volunteers, recognizing their central role in delivering Welcoming Home’s mission.

Fundraising & Development

  • Develop and manage relationships with donors, community leaders, nonprofit directors, and grant makers in the homeless/social services sector.

  • Ensure success of grant applications.

  • Expand revenue-generating activities to support programs.

  • Strengthen donor stewardship and cultivate new sources of financial support.

 Marketing & Communications

  • Build and implement strategies to enhance brand awareness among clients, partners, donors, funders, and volunteers.

  • Represent the organization externally at key conferences, events, and meetings with funders, nonprofits, and government agencies.

  • Drive communications across web, social media, events, and email marketing to deepen engagement.

 Finance & Administration

  • Manage production of accurate and timely financial analyses, ensuring clear communication of results, variances, and performance trends.

  • Partner with the Finance Director to develop annual budgets, monthly and quarterly reviews, and financial forecasts.

COMPETENCIES

  • Strong alignment with Welcoming Home’s mission.

  • Proven nonprofit leadership with at least four years managing staff and budgets of $300K–$600K.

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive development experience, including fundraising and grant seeking/writing, with a track record of securing grants of $10,000 and above.

  • Demonstrated success managing organizational strategy, programs, and people.

  • Existing networks and connections with community agencies, county departments, and/or city services supporting the homeless and formerly homeless in Marin County (Sonoma County preferred as well).

  • Strong written, oral communication, and presentation skills, including experience preparing and delivering presentations to donors and funders, as well as authoring or approving external communications.

  • Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities and overlapping projects.

  • Skilled at remaining composed and good-humored under pressure, with the ability to pivot when needed.

  • Experience collaborating with a Board of Directors and working in a volunteer-driven environment.

EQUITY COMMITMENT

Welcoming Home is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work and workplace. We believe all individuals deserve dignity and opportunity, and we strive to build a team that reflects the communities we serve.

Welcoming Home is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA) employer.

TO APPLY

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to our portal, describing your interest in this role and in Welcoming Home’s work, describe what you bring to the growing organization, and show how your past experience will inform your leadership as Executive Director below.

All applications will be kept confidential, and every applicant will receive a response.