Executive Director

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Faith In Women (FIW)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Finance, Fundraising/ Grant management, Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 0-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: USD 50,000 USD-USD 55,000 USD / yearly
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 05/12/2025
  • Location: United States 
Movement building Sexual & reproductive rights (SRHR) Health
FAITH IN WOMEN
Faith In Women (FIW) is an interfaith nonprofit organization working to change the conversation about faith and reproductive health, rights, and justice in Mississippi. For the last decade we have worked to achieve this vision through:

● Convening people of faith across Mississippi to share and learn about complex ideas related to reproductive health, rights, and justice.
● Connecting faith communities to the resources they need to support the reproductive lives of their members. 
● Creating space for the fullness of our human experience, honoring the complexity and intersectionality of our work for justice. 
● Cultivating relationships across differences in geography, faith tradition, race, gender and sexuality, and 
● Caring for the spiritual lives and well-being of the people we invite into our justice work. 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership for Faith in Women, overseeing all programs, administration , and implementation of the organization’s mission and strategic plan. This role includes leading fundraising efforts, cultivating partnerships, and ensuring that programs are effectively designed and executed to advance FIW’s goals. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Board Leadership and Governance
● Partners with the Board of Directors to advance FIW’s mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
● Provides timely updates, data, and analysis to support informed decision-making and accountability.

Financial Performance and Development

● Ensures FIW’s fiscal health through disciplined budgeting, oversight, and transparent reporting.
● Leads the planning, operation, and monitoring of annual and rolling two-year budgets.

Mission, Strategy, and Programs

● Drives the development and implementation of programs and services that address community needs and advance FIW’s mission.
● Leads annual strategic planning and reports progress to the Board on a quarterly basis.

Operations and Management

● Oversees daily operations, ensuring effective systems, staffing, and resource allocation.
● Establishes and enforces administrative and employment policies for efficient, compliant operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
 **Candidates from all faith traditions and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.** 
● Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience, including management or leadership responsibility.
● Demonstrated commitment to FIW’s mission, vision, and values.
● Proven experience engaging and mobilizing across diverse faith communities.
● Knowledge of and comfort addressing issues related to reproductive health, rights, and justice; faith and spirituality; racial equity; and structural inequality.
● Strong record of fostering inclusive, antiracist, and collaborative environments.
● Skilled in supervising and collaborating with contractors, staff, and volunteers.
● Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising and resource development.
● Experience working with a Board of Directors and supporting effective governance.
● Strategic thinker with strengths in program development, organizational planning, and execution.
● Excellent relationship-building, communication, and problem-solving skills.
● Transparent, high-integrity leadership style and sound financial acumen.

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