Feeding Families
Fighting Cancer

New Executive Director Job Opening

Title: Executive Director
Location: Bay Village, OH
Reports to: Board of Directors

About Village Project

Founded in 2010, Village Project harnesses the power of community to serve families fighting cancer by preparing and delivering nutritious meals, providing holistic support, and fostering multigenerational volunteerism. We believe in “serving through gifts,” pairing the skills and passions of our volunteers with the tangible needs of families in five Northeast Ohio communities that include Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Rocky River, and Westlake.

 

Position Summary

The Executive Director will serve as the primary steward of our donor community—nurturing existing relationships through thoughtful outreach, timely acknowledgements and proactive engagement to deepen their connection and support. In tandem, you will oversee the design and delivery of our nourishment programs. You will strengthen our ties with community champions and local leaders by creating meaningful relationships, soliciting feedback, and fostering collaboration that advances our mission. As the Board’s key liaison, you’ll keep trustees apprised of strategic priorities, fundraising milestones and operational achievements. You will also recruit, mentor and inspire a diverse team of staff and volunteers, cultivating a culture of excellence and shared purpose.

Key Responsibilities

 

Operational & Financial Oversight

Program & Volunteer Management

Oversee day to day meal preparation and delivery programs

Drive recruitment of active volunteers, ensuring a positive, mission driven culture

Responsible for the fiscal health of the organization

Work with the Board and Financial Director to prepare and maintain an annual budget that supports the mission and vision of the organization

Monitor expenditures and income

Represent the organization to financial institutions, accounting, and legal professionals for operational needs

 

Board & Community Relations

Serve as primary staff liaison to a 10-member board; prepare board packets, lead quarterly meetings, and implement board directives

Cultivate relationships with local elected officials, community leaders, and foundations

Donor Relations & Fund Development

Build, manage, and cultivate relationships with existing and potential donors—ensuring thoughtful stewardship, timely acknowledgement, and proactive engagement 

Focus on expanding individual donor base

Create and implement corporate donor strategy

Communications & Marketing Support

Work with marketing to amplify Village Project’s story across digital channels

Collaborate with marketing to produce corporate proposals, impact reports, and stewardship materials

Represent the organization at speaking engagements, community forums, and medial interviews

 

Qualifications & Competencies

Mission Alignment: Deep passion for Village Project’s vision.  This vision is supported by six core values

Leadership Experience: 3-5+ years in senior/leadership roles in nonprofits or mission-driven organizations

Fundraising Track Record: Minimum 3-years leading or help manage grant writing and corporate development or major gifts

Financial Acumen: Hands-on P&L management and budget forecasting

Board Partnership: Demonstrated success building and working with boards to drive organizational impact

Community Connections: Established relationships in Avon, Avon Lake, Bay Village, Rocky River, and Westlake (highly preferred)

Communications Skills: Exceptional written/verbal communicator with media-relations experience

Tech Proficiency: Collaboration tools (Google, Microsoft), Givebutter experience preferred

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field a plus

 

Village Project firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Interested candidates should send a resume/CV in confidence to the Village Project Search Committee at vpsearch2025@ourvillageproject.com.