| Location | Chico, California |
| Website | https://x.com/VetsHiredAi |
Job Summary
This leadership role champions the organizations mission, vision, and values while guiding strategic direction, program growth, and long-term sustainability. The position builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, oversees fundraising and program operations, and fosters a collaborative, high-performing organizational culture. The role works closely with executive leadership to ensure financial accountability, program effectiveness, and mission-driven impact.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
Advance the organizations mission, vision, and values across all activities
Implement, monitor, and refine the strategic plan to ensure sustainability and program excellence
Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, volunteers, board members, and key stakeholders
Fundraising & External Relations
Support and implement fundraising initiatives, including grants, individual giving, and corporate partnerships
Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective donors and partners
Prepare fundraising reports and contribute to revenue growth strategies
Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure budgets are clear, balanced, and fiscally accountable
Expand programmatic partnerships to increase reach and funding opportunities
Program Oversight & Impact
Lead program operations, monitoring outcomes and driving continuous improvement
Oversee program evaluation and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Facilitate organizational and program-related meetings
Develop, implement, and enforce program policies and procedures
Team & Culture Development
Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development initiatives
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and support
Foster a positive, inclusive, and recognition-driven workplace culture
Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of nonprofit leadership experience with demonstrated success in program management and fundraising
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
Strategic and operational leadership experience, including staff development, program evaluation, and financial oversight
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Proficiency in office productivity tools and database management systems
Experience or familiarity with video production preferred
Ability and willingness to travel internationally for short-term assignments
Demonstrated multicultural competence; additional language skills are a plus
Strong relationship-building skills and commitment to mission-driven work