President and CEO
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Project R.E.S.T.
- Career category: Admin, Business development, Fundraising/ Grant management
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Civil Society
- Remote option: No
- Right to work requirements: Not specified
- Remuneration: USD 130,000 USD-USD 160,000 USD / monthly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
- Location: United States , Spartanburg, South Carolina
Board Partnership. Serves as the primary staff partner to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, develops policy recommendations for board approval, and keeps the board informed through regular reporting.
Resource Development. Leads a diversified fundraising strategy across major gifts, foundation and corporate grants, and government funding, personally cultivating and soliciting major donors rather than delegating that relationship work. Sets and is held accountable to annual revenue goals, and works to grow private philanthropy for a diversified development portfolio.
Personnel Management. Manages the organization's staff directly and through the leadership team, responsible for hiring, supervision, evaluation, and termination decisions. Builds a climate that attracts and retains a diverse, mission-aligned team.
Financial Management. Owns fiscal management and internal controls. Partners with the board treasurer and a fractional CFO on annual and multi-year budgeting. Ensures compliance with state, federal, and grant-specific requirements.
Program Leadership. Oversees the full program portfolio: crisis intervention, court advocacy, emergency shelter, outreach to underserved communities in Cherokee and Union Counties, transitional housing, and prevention education. Implements the strategic plan alongside the board and staff.
Communications and Community Relations. Serves as the organization's primary spokesperson with media, local and state government, and the broader community. Builds and sustains partnerships that extend the organization's reach.
Organizational Administration. Ensures adequate insurance, facility, and equipment management, and maintains official records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Project R.E.S.T. is committed to hiring a leader who brings both the technical skills this role requires and a genuine commitment to equity and survivor-centered practice. The qualifications below describe the strongest candidate; the board will also consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. We encourage candidates who meet most, but not all, of these qualifications to apply.
Project R.E.S.T. is committed to hiring a leader who brings both the technical skills this role requires and a genuine commitment to equity and survivor-centered practice. The qualifications below describe the strongest candidate; the board will also consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. We encourage candidates who meet most, but not all, of these qualifications to apply.
- Significant senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, advocacy, or human-services organization, including direct responsibility for staff, budget, and outcomes. Candidates without a four-year degree who bring equivalent leadership experience are strongly encouraged to apply
- Direct experience with vulnerable, underserved, or trauma-affected populations.
- Background in domestic violence or sexual assault services, advocacy, trauma response, or public health.
- A very strong track record of successful fundraising and fiscal management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, retain, and build trust with a diverse staff team through organizational change.
- Comfort discussing abuse, trauma, and systemic issues affecting survivors, and the ability to do so in public and media settings
- Ability to speak English to communicate clearly and persuasively in both formal presentations and day-to-day conversation with staff, board, donors, and government partners.
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in both formal presentations and day-to-day conversation with staff, board, donors, and government partners.
- Experience with and understanding of best practices in nonprofit board governance
Education: Bachelor’s degree is required. Education and significant, directly relevant executive leadership experience will be considered.
Language skills: English, Spanish is a plus
Technology: Working proficiency with standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, email and calendar tools, video conferencing).
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