TITLE: Executive Director

Location: Hybrid: Northeast Tennessee
Salary: $65,000-75,000
Application deadline – Rolling until a candidate is identified
Start date: Mid-May

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary focus of this role is revenue generation and fundraising, ensuring financial health and sustainability to maximize impact
Lead Appalachian Opportunity Fund (AOF) through a current phase of growth and expanded impact
Work with the Board and staff to carry out and adjust our strategic goals as needed to ensure fund development goals are met
Identify, cultivate, and steward major donors and other funding opportunities
Fund impact growth by developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, potential partners, donors, and grantors
Manage organizational projects and programs, such as grant requirements, fundraising events, and community engagement opportunities
Oversee and coach staff to help them develop and thrive
Ensure all operations are effective and efficient to maximize impact
Develop and manage annual budget
Serve as AOF’s primary face in the community

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous executive director experience preferred but not required
High levels of emotional intelligence and empathy
Strong planning, execution, and delegation skills
Sincere desire to impact underserved communities and foster equitable economic development in Central Appalachia
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, and set and achieve strategic objectives
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and revenue forecasting
Strong problem-solving abilities with a positive outlook
History of developing revenue by building relationships
Desire to fully own responsibilities, lead the vision for AOF’s future, and go above and beyond to maximize impact

ABOUT APPALACHIAN OPPORTUNITY FUND

AOF is a mission-driven social enterprise that provides financial coaching and access to capital to low-income households targeted by predatory lenders. Since our inception in 2019, we have helped over 1,200 clients:

Pay off $817,572 in predatory debt
Pay off $388,583 in other delinquent debt
Increase credit scores by 24,106 points
Establish new savings & investments of $902,689
Secure 59 safe and affordable homes
Secure 117 safe and affordable vehicles
And more!

In our 6th year, we are navigating a current growth phase and have developed a foundation for continued fund and program development through state-funded programming, an employer-based employee benefit social enterprise, and our regional Appalachian Financial Empowerment Center program funded by private foundations, businesses and individuals. A successful candidate will be able to:

Hit the ground running to carry out and optimize our existing fund development strategy
Be ready to transition our team into potential new partnership integrations as pending grant opportunities are announced
With staff support, lead the effort to increase operational efficiency and train staff on new workflow tools
Be an empathetic, entrepreneurial, adaptive leader willing to roll up their sleeves to develop new funding sources, coach staff, and streamline operations to the next level.

WHY APPLY?

AOF is a visionary organization that is making a real, measurable difference in the lives of marginalized people
AOF is poised to continue a substantial growth trajectory
You’ll work with a group of motivated people committed to impacting the community
You’ll have the opportunity to put your mark on an impactful organization

BENEFITS

Wellness stipend
Federal holidays
AOF closed between Christmas and New Year
80 hours annual PTO during Year One, 120 hours after Year Two
Day off for birthday
Professional development funds
Quarterly staff lunch
Work anniversary recognition
Annual staff retreat
Flexible work
One mental health day per quarter

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume and cover letter to info@aofcoaching.net with “ED Job Position” in the subject.

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