THE OPPORTUNITY

• Do you have a demonstrated commitment to serving under-resourced families, especially women and children experiencing poverty?
• Are you a seasoned leader ready to lead a two-generation program focused on the transformation of lives of both mothers and children to develop the resources to build their future story?
• Are you personally and professionally motivated by a belief in the transformative power of love, education, and opportunity that is guided by faith and purpose?

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Located on 22 acres in Dayton, Ohio, The Glen at St. Joseph is a faith-based, mission-driven community dedicated to empowering single mothers and their children (families), through housing, education, and holistic support. Rooted in the vision of its Founder and guided by enduring family values, The Glen provides a nurturing environment where families can find stability, hope, and a pathway toward self-sufficiency. Founded in 2003 with a vision to be the bridge for mothers and children as they journey out of poverty, The Glen opened its doors in 2006. Since then, The Glen has supported over 200 families in building brighter futures through education, healing, and community. The next leader should be someone who respects and honors the Founder’s spiritual vision and embrace the opportunity to lead within an environment with humility, integrity, and compassion. The Glen honors the dignity of each person and believes in the transformative power of love, education, and opportunity.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive of The Glen, responsible for advancing its mission, managing operations, and guiding with heart and integrity. Steering the organization into its next chapter, the ED will oversee a strong leadership team of seven and will honor the legacy of the Founder’s vision while pursuing strategic growth and impact, ensuring more mothers and children have the opportunity to thrive.

Mission & Legacy Stewardship

• Champion and protect the mission, values, and founding vision of The Glen.
• Engage meaningfully with family members of the Founder, fostering trust, transparency, and alignment.
• Serve as a community leader, modeling compassion, humility, and moral courage.
• Uphold and reflect the faith-filled values that are central to The Glen’s culture and identity.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategic plans in collaboration with the Board.
• Ensure organizational resilience, relevance, and long-term sustainability.
• Cultivate an organizational culture that values a “Yes, and” mindset, learning, innovation, and faith in action.

Program & Operations Management

• Oversee all programs and services to ensure effectiveness, quality, and mission alignment.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance and implement best practices across operations.
• Be accessible to staff and residents, including willingness to be on call 24/7 as needed.

Financial Stewardship & Fund Development

• Develop and manage an annual budget that reflects strategic priorities and fiscal responsibility.
• Lead diversified fundraising efforts, including donor stewardship, foundation relations, and grant acquisition.
• Communicate impact to funders, stakeholders, and the broader community with integrity and clarity.

Team Leadership

• Inspire and lead a high-performing, mission-aligned team while further developing leadership capacity and encouraging distributed decision making.
• Promote a growth mindset and culture of encouragement, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Support ongoing staff development and foster inclusive, strengths-based leadership.

Community Engagement

• Represent The Glen in the local community and broader networks with warmth, authenticity, and professionalism.
• Cultivate relationships with collaborative partners, including faith communities, schools, and service agencies.
• Act as a bridge-builder across diverse communities, faith traditions, and service systems.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

This role requires proven leadership experience with a heart for working alongside families experiencing poverty, a growth-oriented mindset, and a deep respect for the faith-based roots and legacy of The Glen.

• Minimum of 5–10 years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission-aligned organization.
• Proven success in organizational management, leading and guiding fundraising team, and board collaboration.
• Strong financial literacy and the ability to lead fiscally responsible decision-making
• Demonstrated commitment to serving under-resourced families, especially women and children experiencing poverty.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business, nonprofit management, social work, education, or related field preferred.
• Experience working in a faith-based setting is strongly prefered; openness and sensitivity to leading within one is very important.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A person of faith who is comfortable and effective working in a faith-based, spiritually rooted environment.
• Deep respect for the Founder’s legacy and a calling to build upon her vision with integrity and humility.
• A heart for service: open-minded, nonjudgmental, empathetic, and deeply compassionate.
• Balance care and capacity to protect the individualized healing of the program with a focus on continuous improvement of programmatic components.
• A strong, courageous leader who inspires trust and promotes personal and professional growth in others.
• Availability and presence, including a willingness to be accessible on a 24/7 basis to support the community in times of need.

THE PAYOFF

• Lead The Glen as the second Executive Director of a truly unique program in Ohio that serves mothers and their children on the path out of poverty.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), and generous PTO including the week off between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Have an impact on the life and career trajectory of mothers and their children.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES

Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

This position is an on-site role in Dayton, Ohio.