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Executive Director
Fort Wayne, IN
IDj-40666Posted 11/19/2025
Currently seeking an Executive Director for Homebound Meals, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN. The ideal candidate will be a visionary to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and community impact. This transformational opportunity is perfect for a relationship builder who thrives on community engagement, strategic partnerships, and meaningful storytelling. As the leader and spokesperson, you'll empower a dedicated team while championing the mission externally through fundraising, advocacy, and collaborative initiatives within community.

We welcome passionate leaders from diverse professional backgrounds who are naturally outward-facing, proactive in seeking opportunities, and energized by connecting with people and organizations that share our values.

* This position does not offer benefits at this time.* 
 
Executive Director Tasks:
  • Serve as the organization's primary leader, representative, and spokesperson to the greater community
  • Strategize short-range and long-range program and project goals with emphasis on organizational growth
  • Lead community engagement initiatives and proactively build partnerships with stakeholders
  • Champion storytelling efforts to enhance organizational visibility and support
  • Drive strategic planning for program expansion and organizational rebranding efforts
  • Identify overall resource development goals and lead fundraising planning efforts
  • Establish, maintain, and cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, and other funding sources
  • Support organizational programs and activities through diversified revenue streams
  • Oversee grant writing initiatives in collaboration with grant writing staff
  • Maintain accountability for the annual operating budget and financial performance
  • Participate in recruitment, interview, selection, and evaluation processes for directly supervised staff and key positions
  • Manage day-to-day activities of paid staff 
  • Empower and train staff to handle daily operations with autonomy and ownership
  • Ensure adequate cross-training of staff to provide backup capability for all positions
  • Monitor financial performance and ensure fiscal responsibility
  • Work with bookkeeping and accounting partners
  • Oversee financial audits and compliance requirements
  • Prepare comprehensive executive reports for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee
  • Assist with recruitment and orientation of new Board members
  • Attend various Committee meetings as required
  • Maintain strong collaborative relationships with Board leadership

Executive Director Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree
  • Previous executive leadership or nonprofit management experience is a plus
  • Grant writing and grant management experience
  • Knowledge of senior services, social services, or healthcare delivery systems
  • Familiarity with Medicaid programs and waivers
  • Experience managing volunteers and volunteer programs
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proven ability to build relationships, engage community partners, and represent an organization externally
  • Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and resource development
  • Budget management and financial oversight capabilities
  • Strong organizational and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to delegate effectively and empower team members
  • Proactive in nature
  • Comfortable with public speaking and community engagement
  • Ability to balance strategic leadership with operational oversight
  • Passion for the mission of serving vulnerable community members

Executive Director Compensation:
  • Salary: $65,000 - $75,000
  • Flexible vacation time 
  • Major holidays off
  • No Benefits Package at this time
 
Only Reviewing Commutable Candidates at this time.

Homebound Meals, Inc. is a vital community organization dedicated to serving seniors, shut-ins, low-income, etc. individuals through our meal delivery programs. They are positioned for strategic growth and expanded community impact. They are expanding our networks and exploring opportunities to better serve our community. 
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