Executive Director
DISHER
Holland, MI, USA
Posted on Oct 11, 2025
Executive Director - West Michigan
DISHER is partnering with an established nonprofit organization to search for an experienced Executive Director to lead their West Michigan operations. This role provides the opportunity to serve as chief executive and strategic leader, advance organizational mission, and drive community transformation in a dynamic faith-based environment.
What it's like to work here:
This organization is dedicated to addressing the most pressing spiritual, social, and human need challenges facing West Michigan while fostering collaboration between faith leaders from church, commerce, and community. They offer the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives and build meaningful partnerships across diverse sectors.
What you'll get to do:
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to define and implement strategic initiatives that align with the organizational mission.
- Lead the planning and execution of gatherings, events, and programs in West Michigan and beyond.
- Build relationships with churches, businesses, government, and nonprofit partners to strengthen organizational visibility and reputation.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the board, committees, and volunteers to ensure alignment with mission and strategy.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies, cultivating relationships with donors, foundations, businesses, and churches.
- Oversee daily operations, ensuring effective systems, policies, and practices are in place.
- Recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified staff and volunteers who embody organizational mission and values.
What will make you successful:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum 8-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in nonprofit, ministry, or community-focused organizations.
- Demonstrated success in strategic planning, program development, and organizational leadership.
- Proven track record in fundraising, donor cultivation, and resource development.
- Experience building and managing partnerships across church, business, nonprofit, and civic sectors.
- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable goals.
- Mature and growing Christian faith, with demonstrated commitment to prayer and spiritual leadership.
- Exceptional communication and public speaking skills; comfortable engaging local, national, and international audiences.
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