Executive Director of The Healing Hearts Project

Posted Jul 23, 2025 Jacksonville, Florida

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Expires Sep 01, 2025

Description

The Executive Director serves as the key leader of The Healing Hearts Project, responsible for overseeing administration, programs, and strategic planning. This role also leads fundraising, marketing, and community outreach, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. This is a full-time (40 hours/week), salaried position.

The Healing Hearts Project Mission:
To provide ongoing support and services to families and patients as they face the challenges of congenital heart defects.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Board Governance: Collaborate with and report to the Board to advance THHP’s mission, maintain effective communication, and serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization. Financial Management: Ensure financial health through budget oversight, resource development, fundraising, and maintaining accurate financial and event records. Mission and Strategy: Lead program implementation and strategic planning to fulfill THHP’s mission, while actively representing the organization within the community and building partnerships. Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with legal and financial requirements, maintain volunteer and administrative procedures, and support effective volunteer engagement.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Proven leadership and management experience in nonprofit or related fields. Budget management skills and financial acumen. Strong organizational, planning, and delegation skills. Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking communication abilities. Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising and donor relations. Ability to build partnerships and motivate volunteers and board members. High integrity, flexibility, and a collaborative, proactive approach.

Education and Experience

Proficiency with spreadsheets and donor databases (CRM systems). Ability to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail. Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to an insured vehicle. Successful completion of background screenings. Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends for meetings or events.

Salary/Salary Range

$54,000 to $63,000

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, letters of recommendation, and a cover letter detailing your interest in advancing THHP’s mission to info@thehealingheartsproject.org.

Company/Organization

The Healing Hearts Project

http://www.thehealingheartsproject.org

Contact

Nicole Garrett | Email