Executive Director – North Raleigh Ministries

Ask yourself
Are you passionate about equipping individuals and families in crisis with the resources and skills they need to achieve stability?

Can you envision a vibrant, healthy community where each person reaches their full potential?

Are you the next Executive Director of North Raleigh Ministries in Raleigh, NC?

Why?
North Raleigh Ministries (NRM) believes in God’s desire for everyone to thrive. NRM serves community members who find themselves unable to meet basic living needs due to an acute financial crisis, the rising cost of living, or a long term hardship. Individuals and families are encouraged to engage in NRM’s services and programs intended to meet families and individuals where they are in the midst of life’s hardships and challenges. NRM offers support and advocacy in three evidence informed and outcome driven program areas: Food Support, Coaching, and Pastoral Care.

What will you do as NRM’s next Executive Director?
The Executive Director is responsible for executing the mission and strategic vision of NRM, serves as the face of the organization and supervises a senior staff of four and a full staff of 27. The Executive Director engages staff, volunteers, partners, and churches and is responsible for the stewardship of the organization financially, operationally, and spiritually. The role is a catalyst for revenue generation and revenue growth to support the ministry. Responsibilities Include:

Board Relations 

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to energize and engage their involvement in policy decisions, strategic planning, organizational growth, fundraising, and visibility of the organization.
• Continually review board governance and leadership, committee roles and effectiveness.
• Help identify, recruit, orient, retain, and celebrate Board members. Ensure a quality process for building the board base and diversifying its membership to reflect the community served.

Finance & Operations

• Help create and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with finance staff and the Board Finance Committee.
• Ensure the annual budget is funded and the organization has adequate cash flow, strong internal controls as well as efficient, accurate, and consistent financial operations and practices.
• Build a positive work culture that supports a productive, Christ-centered, mission focused work environment while motivating and evaluating staff through performance evaluation metrics.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and accountability throughout the organization, developing staff members to their highest potential.

Resource Development

• Lead fundraising efforts, in collaboration with the Director of Development, personally cultivating and soliciting high level donors and lead partners.
• Responsible for the consistent flow of revenue to the organization, including two Thrift Shoppes, supporting programs and activities through diverse and multi-faceted income streams.
• Cultivate positive and sustained relationships with funding partners.

Communications & Outreach

• Articulate NRM’s vision in an inspiring way to internal and external constituencies.
• Build awareness of NRM to expand its reach, engage volunteers, and leverage financial, programming, and fundraising opportunities.
• Create and maintain strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships with partner organizations, the faith-based community, and other nonprofits.

Why NRM?
North Raleigh Ministries was founded in 2004 by five local North Raleigh churches with a shared vision of combating food insecurity and financial instability in the community. What started as a small, faith-driven initiative quickly grew into a vital resource for individuals and families in crisis. By providing emergency food assistance, and supportive services, North Raleigh Ministries became a beacon of hope for those struggling to meet basic needs. Over time, the organization expanded its reach, opening two thrift stores that not only generate funding for its programs but also offer affordable goods to the community.

In 2024, North Raleigh Ministries moved into a new Crisis and Development Center, providing the space needed to operate all programs effectively. As North Raleigh Ministries has grown, so has its commitment to empowering individuals beyond immediate relief. Through strategic programs and development initiatives, the organization helps neighbors move toward long-term stability and self-sufficiency. Today, with the support of dedicated staff, volunteers, and donors, North Raleigh Ministries continue to serve with dignity and compassion, staying true to its founding mission while adapting to the evolving needs of the North Raleigh community.

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Key lived experiences, attributes, and skillsets sought in the Executive Director

• Dynamic, visionary, high-level servant leader and strategic thinker with the ability to collaborate with board and staff to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to partners, members, and the community.
• Excellence in organizational management, time management and ability to recruit, coach, motivate and inspire staff to develop a high-performing team.
• A track record of successfully expanding and strengthening a nonprofit board with diverse, mission driven leaders who contribute valuable expertise and community connections.
• Strong fiscal management expertise with experience creating and monitoring budgets.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to business planning and organizational strategic growth.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to speak confidently in public forums.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, social work, divinity, human resources, finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Five or more years leading a nonprofit organization or progressive experience in senior management with nonprofit organizations.

Think you are the next NRM Executive Director?

To apply, click on the link to the NRM Executive Director position profile at https://jobs.armstrongmcguire.com/jobs/executive-director-north-raleigh-ministries-job-1426/. You will see instructions for uploading your compelling cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Please provide all requested information to be considered. In case of any technical problems, contact talent@armstrongmcguire.com. No phone calls, please, and no applications will be accepted by email or directly from third-party posting sites.

Salary and Benefits
The Salary range starts at $120,000. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% employer matching, 20 vacation days, 10 paid holidays and accrued sick time.

NRM Statement of Faith

NRM believes the Bible to be the inspired, unfailing, authoritative Word of God. NRM believes that there is one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. NRM employees and Board Members are strongly encouraged to pursue a personal and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ and to live and conduct business in a Christ-like manner.

NRM is an equal opportunity employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all employees, or applicants for employment, clients for services, without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, political views, pregnancy, parental status except when job requirements involve bona fide occupational qualification exceptions as permitted by law.

Review of candidates will continue until the position is filled.