Executive Director

Executive Director — Linden Lodge Foundation

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive of Linden Lodge Foundation and is responsible for advancing its mission, strengthening its financial sustainability, and ensuring recovery‑oriented, high‑quality residential care for adults living with severe mental illness. The ED provides strategic leadership, oversees all operations, drives fundraising and community engagement, and partners with the Board of Directors to position Linden Lodge for long‑term success.

This role requires a leader who is mission‑driven, relationship‑oriented, and capable of building systems, partnerships, and resources that support the Lodge’s residents and staff while preserving the warm, home‑like environment that has always been central to Linden Lodge’s identity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

· Lead the development and execution of annual and multi‑year strategic plans.

· Ensure alignment between mission, programs, staffing, and financial resources.

· Provide clear, proactive communication to the Board of Directors.

· Build a positive, resident‑centered organizational culture grounded in recovery principles.

· Sustain and strengthen the warm, home‑like environment that has always been central to Linden Lodge’s identity.

2. Fundraising & Development

· Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy.

· Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, civic groups, and community partners.

· Lead grant identification, writing, submission, and reporting.

· Strengthen and expand fundraising events (e.g., Dog Dash).

· Build a recurring donor program and modernize digital giving.

3. Financial Management

· Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

· Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in partnership with the Treasurer and bookkeeper.

· Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and compliance.

· Manage resources responsibly and transparently.

4. Program & Operations Oversight

· Ensure recovery‑oriented, person‑centered residential care and adherence to all regulatory requirements.

· Maintain a safe, supportive, and home‑like environment that reflects the Lodge’s founding values.

· Supervise staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, and professional development.

· Oversee policies, procedures, and operational systems.

· Ensure residents receive structured support, meaningful daily activities, and opportunities for growth.

5. Community Engagement & Advocacy

· Serve as the public face of Linden Lodge in the community.

· Build partnerships with mental health providers, nonprofits, civic organizations, and local leaders.

· Represent the Lodge at community events, coalitions, and interagency groups.

6. Board Partnership

· Provide timely, accurate information to support board decision‑making.

· Collaborate with the Board Chair and Treasurer on governance, planning, and financial oversight.

· Support board development and engagement.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree preferred (social work, public administration, nonprofit management, psychology, or related field).

· Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, mental health, residential care, or related fields.

· Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and/or grant writing.

· Strong operational and financial management skills.

· Experience supervising staff and building positive organizational culture.

· Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

· Commitment to the mission of supporting adults with severe mental illness through a recovery‑oriented approach.

Reporting Structure

· Reports to: Board of Directors

· Supervises: All Linden Lodge staff

Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $85,000