Executive Director

Executive Director

Hillcrest Platte County

Reports to: Board of Directors
Location: Platte Woods, MO
Employment: Full-time

Organization Overview

Hillcrest Platte County (HPC) is a Christ-centered nonprofit serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in Platte County, Missouri. Rooted in Biblical compassion and stewardship, HPC helps people pursue dignity, stability, and self-sufficiency through housing, counseling, benevolence assistance, and community support.

With an annual budget of approximately $7 million, HPC operates 32 transitional housing apartments, three counseling centers, three thrift stores, and additional facilities supporting classes, program activities, and administration.

Position Summary

The Executive Director serves as HPC’s chief executive officer and is accountable to the Board of Directors for mission advancement, organizational performance, financial sustainability, and the quality of its services. This leader brings a mature Christian faith, demonstrated executive capability, and a commitment to serving people experiencing housing insecurity.

Working with the board and directly supervising five director-level leaders, the Executive Director translates strategy into operating plans, develops leaders, strengthens fundraising, and ensures effective stewardship across housing, counseling, retail, and administrative functions. The Executive Director serves as HPC’s primary public representative and personally builds relationships with donors, churches, businesses, and community partners.

Mission and Strategic Leadership

· Uphold HPC’s Christ-centered mission and values, modeling integrity, humility, compassion, and servant leadership.

· Partner with the board to establish strategic priorities and translate them into annual plans, budgets, and measurable goals.

· Assess community needs, organizational capacity, and funding opportunities to guide program improvement and responsible growth.

Board Partnership and Accountability

· Maintain a productive relationship with the board and its chair, supporting informed governance and clear executive accountability.

· Provide timely reports at monthly board meetings on finances, fundraising, program outcomes, strategic progress, and significant risks.

· Implement board-approved policies and decisions; manage contracts, purchases, and commitments within delegated authority, engaging professional advisers as needed.

Executive ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership and Organizational Culture

· Lead, coach, and evaluate direct reports; establish clear expectations, shared priorities, and performance accountability.

· Build and retain a capable leadership team through effective hiring, development, succession planning, and appropriate delegation.

· Foster a culture of trust, respectful communication, collaboration, and constructive conflict resolution grounded in HPC’s values.

· Oversee effective employment practices and volunteer recruitment, training, engagement, and retention through designated leaders.

Fundraising and Community Relationships

· Lead a coordinated fundraising strategy with clear revenue goals across individual, corporate, foundation, and church support.

· Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors, working with development staff and engaging board members in resource development.

· Strengthen donor retention and diversify funding; oversee grant applications, reporting, and campaigns as applicable.

· Serve as HPC’s primary spokesperson, communicating its mission and results to churches, donors, civic leaders, government representatives, and the media.

· Build partnerships with service providers and community organizations to strengthen referrals, services, and collective impact.

Financial Leadership and Resource Stewardship

· Oversee annual budget development and recommend the budget to the board for approval; monitor results and address variances.

· Guide financial forecasting, cash flow management, reserve planning, and long-term sustainability across programs and revenue sources.

· Ensure reliable financial reporting, appropriate internal controls, and timely audits or financial reviews and required filings, as applicable.

· Oversee thrift store performance through the retail leader, including financial contribution, operational effectiveness, and alignment with HPC’s mission.

Programs Operations and Risk Management

· Provide executive oversight of housing, counseling, benevolence, retail, and administrative operations through responsible managers and qualified professionals.

· Establish and monitor service quality and meaningful program outcomes; use data and participant feedback to guide improvement.

· Oversee property stewardship, maintenance, safety, and capital planning through staff and appropriate specialists.

· Ensure appropriate client safeguards, confidentiality, professional supervision, and incident response across housing and counseling services.

· Oversee organizational compliance, insurance, risk management, and business continuity; engage legal and other professional advisers when needed.

Qualifications and Position DetailsFaith and Mission Alignment

· A committed follower of Jesus Christ whose mature, active faith is reflected in personal integrity and servant leadership.

· Demonstrated alignment with HPC’s Christ-centered mission, values, and statement of faith.

· A commitment to treating individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity with dignity, compassion, and respect.

Required Experience and Capabilities

· At least seven years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including significant responsibility for people, budgets, and organizational results.

· Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and substantial leadership experience.

· Experience leading an organization, major business unit, or operation of comparable complexity, ideally across multiple functions or locations.

· Demonstrated success in fundraising and donor relationships, including personal involvement in securing significant philanthropic support.

· Experience working effectively with a governing board and providing clear information, recommendations, and executive accountability.

· Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, interpreting financial results, and managing organizational resources.

· A record of developing managers, building effective teams, and leading change with clarity and sound judgment.

· Excellent communication, public speaking, relationship-building, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience

· Leadership in a nonprofit, faith-based, or other mission-driven organization.

· Experience in housing, human services, counseling program administration, nonprofit retail, or related operations.

· Experience with strategic planning, program evaluation, volunteer engagement, grants, or capital campaigns.

· Relevant advanced education in nonprofit management, business administration, social services, or a related field.

Work Expectations

The role primarily follows a regular weekday schedule, with occasional evening and weekend commitments for events, community engagement, and organizational needs.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. HPC offers employer-paid health and dental insurance for the employee, employer-paid long term and short term disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person