Executive Director - Boulder Crest Texas

Organizational Summary

Boulder Crest Foundation is a pioneering nonprofit organization that exists to ensure that service members, veterans, first responders, and their families can thrive in the aftermath of struggle, stress, hardship, and trauma. For far too many of these remarkable men and women, the cost of service to community and country is the quality of their lives. Too often, that cost comes in the form of suicide - which claims the lives of 20 members of the military and veteran community daily; and we lose more first responders than in the line of duty every year. We need a new and innovative approach and that is why Boulder Crest Foundation exists.

Boulder Crest is the global leader in the development, delivery, study, and scale of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) based programs for times of struggle. As a $20 million a year organization, Boulder Crest delivers these programs at our wellness centers in Arizona (Sonoita), Texas (Italy), and Virginia (Bluemont), through our Mobile Training Teams (MTT), and through partnerships with nonprofit organizations and first responder departments in more than a dozen states across the country. The Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth is the leading global center focused on the theory, research, and application of Posttraumatic Growth, and is chaired by the founder of PTG, Dr Richard Tedeschi.

Job Summary

The Executive Director reports to the Vice President of Programs and Places and will have ultimate responsibility at the state and site level to ensure all assigned functions are executed to standard and with excellence. The Executive Director will provide a positive, encouraging, and professional attitude in keeping with Boulder Crest Foundation's core values (passion, kindness, competence, curiosity, and courage). The Executive Director assumes leadership of all organizational objectives in the state of Texas. This includes taking care of People, Place, and Programs. It also includes establishing and growing our presence in the state and working collaboratively with Boulder Crest's Texas-based Director of Development on initiatives to include, but not limited to, outreach and engagement (for awareness, volunteerism, program recruitment, and fundraising), logistics, off-site training, and speaking engagements.

Summary of Essential Job Functions

People (Key Stakeholders)

• Lead and care for (~6) Direct Employees.
• Work collaboratively with the Foundation's Leadership Team, other team members – to include the Director of Warrior PATHH, Mobile Training Teams Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, and contractors.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for BCF TX, and actively participate in BCF strategic planning processes and events
• Attract, welcome, support, and care for Guests / Program Participants.
• Attract, train, manage, and retain Volunteers.
• Cooperate with and support Board Members' objectives.
• Collaborate with and support Partners.
• Attract, educate, appreciate, and maintain relationships with Donors and Supporters.
• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with Local Community Members and Businesses.
• Develop, maintain, and expand relationships throughout the state of Texas.

Place (65-Acre Ranch in Italy, Texas) 

• Responsible for all day-to-day operations, overall safety, maintenance, cleanliness, and function of facilities; ensuring the highest property upkeep standards.
• Lead the strategic vision for the overall beautification and aesthetic development of the ranch, ensuring all improvements align with organizational mission and long-term property plans.
• Maintain records for the upkeep and improvement of property, vehicles, equipment, and security; sharing significant information with the CEO and other key personnel, as necessary.
• Research, analyze, and determine when and whether contracting relationships are necessary; negotiate and enter into such contracts.
• Work closely with the VP of Programs & Places to ensure ranch operations fully support program delivery, guest needs, and long-term organizational goals.
• Coordinate project timelines, facility use, and operational logistics with the VP to align with all ranch activities, retreats, and events.
• Collaborate with the CEO to align operational strategies with organizational vision, mission, and strategic plans.
• Provide the CEO with regular operational updates, reporting on performance, challenges, and future opportunities.
• Partner with the CEO during donor engagement, fundraising efforts, and stakeholder communications related to ranch operations and future development.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to both the CEO and VP of Programs & Places on operational priorities, infrastructure needs, and multi-year planning.

Programs (various programs to support Warriors and their families)

• Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes)
• Songwriting with Soldiers SWS Couples PATHH
• Other programs, as required

Fundraising

• Oversee and participate in developing TX fundraising strategy, inclusive of major gifts, grants, and events for Texas
• Support outreach and relationship development efforts with new and existing donors
• Attend site visits, events, and solicitation meetings with funders
• Partner closely with the Director of Development (TX) to create and execute annual fundraising strategies that support achieving an average of $500K in revenue.
• Provide operational insights, program impact data, and project narratives needed to strengthen donor proposals, grant applications, and stewardship materials.
• Participate in donor cultivation, site visits, and relationship-building activities to demonstrate the ranch's impact and strengthen supporter engagement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development (TX) to identify funding priorities, align fundraising goals with operational needs, and manage reporting related to funded projects.
• Support development events, campaigns, and major-donor efforts by ensuring ranch readiness, offering strategic input, and representing ranch operations to stakeholders and partners.

Additional Duties, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

The Executive Director will have an education and professional background commensurate with this important position. At minimum, the Executive Director will hold an undergraduate degree and have 10 years of proven experience leading people in a fast-paced, high-demand, and learning organization. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, compassionate, and strong leader with unparalleled organizational skills.

Capabilities Required

• Operates in alignment with Boulder Crest Foundation's core values (Passionate, Kind, Competent, Curious, and Courageous) and meets organizational expectations for leaders and managers
• Collaborative team builder who works well with other members of the leadership team and across organizational functions
• Decisive leader who can make informed decisions quickly with the supervision and oversight of the Chief Executive Officer
• Seasoned manager skilled at delivering quality service and products to stakeholders on time and within budget, with:
• Knowledge of customer service and hospitality best practices.
• Knowledge of property management methodologies.
• Experience in a training / adult educational delivery environment.
• Experience in high-level leadership roles.
• Problem solver versus problem identifier, who attacks issues with vigor and tenacity using appropriate techniques
• Skilled communicator and relationship builder, effective in both written and oral forms with donors, board members, community partners, and staff
• Expert at performance management, conflict resolution, recruiting, and retention who effectively mentors and supports team members
• Commitment to developing deep understanding of Boulder Crest's Posttraumatic Growth mission and ability to articulate our impact to diverse audiences
• Preference for community service-oriented professional experience (i.e. military, first responder, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

The Executive Director will have an education and professional background commensurate with this important position. At minimum, the Executive Director will hold an undergraduate degree and have 10 years of proven experience leading people in a fast-paced, high-demand, and learning organization. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, compassionate, and strong leader with unparalleled organizational skills.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Executive Director is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

The Executive Director must be able to travel for meetings in and around the local community (within 100 miles). A driver's license and a good driving record are required to use the company vehicle. Travel to more distant locations around the U.S. will be required multiple times per year for strategic engagements.

Must be able to travel to attend meetings, conferences, training, and other events as required to acquire and maintain proficiency in fulfilling the position's responsibilities.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large 65-acre Ranch located in Italy, Texas. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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