Executive Director, Women for Sobriety

Overview

Women for Sobriety is an abstinence-based, secular recovery program for women overcoming challenges with alcohol and substance use disorder. Our New Life Program supports women seeking a sober life in recovery. WFS emphasizes acceptance, emotional and spiritual growth, and taking responsibility for oneself. The values of WFS are core to our beliefs, we lead with compassion, connection, empowerment, love and respect.

We are seeking an Executive Director to provide overall strategic and operational leadership for the organization, with a primary focus on driving sustainable revenue growth through fundraising and expanding the organization's visibility and impact through community outreach. This role serves as the chief external-facing representative of the organization, building the relationships and resources needed to sustain and grow recovery programs.

Key Responsibilities

*Fundraising & Development*

• In collaboration with the Board, develop and execute a multi-prong fundraising strategy, including individual giving, major gifts, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and special events.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors and funders.
• Personally solicit major gifts and lead grant-seeking efforts, including proposal writing and reporting.
• Set and meet annual fundraising goals in partnership with the Board's fundraising/advancement committee.
• Build a diversified, sustainable funding base to reduce reliance on any single revenue source.
• Develop and oversee donor recognition and stewardship practices to maximize retention.

*Community & Public Outreach*

• Develop and implement a plan to significantly advance the Women for Sobriety brand driving awareness of the program. Ensure WFS is recognized among other recovery organizations in national and federally operated organizations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with philanthropic and corporate funders, community, governmen