Executive Director

Organization Overview

Family Promise of Athens, an affiliate of the national Family Promise organization, is dedicated to helping families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable independence. In addition to temporary shelter, we also assist families that are at risk of eviction. Learn more about us at https://www.familypromiseathens.org/ and more about Family Promise at www.familypromise.org.

Position Overview

The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive and mission champion of FPA. This role oversees all day-to-day operations, strategic direction, staff management, community engagement, program development, and fundraising efforts. The ED ensures that every aspect of FPA runs smoothly and with purpose by delivering compassionate, high-impact services to families while building strong relationships with stakeholders, donors, and the broader community.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Leadership & Operations

  • Oversee daily operations, staff supervision, program delivery, policy implementation, and strategic planning

  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, contracts, and grants

  • Hire, train, and manage staff and volunteers while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture

  • Create and implement new programs and services that respond to community needs

  • Develop and maintain systems for data collection, reporting, documentation, and impact tracking

  • Manage and evaluate internal documentation, such as program workflows, policies and procedures, job descriptions, budgets, financial reports, donor/volunteer records, and marketing content (website, social media, annual reports)

Fund Development & Financial Sustainability

  • Oversee financial planning, budget development, monthly reporting, and fiscal accountability

  • Lead all fundraising efforts, including donor relations, events, grant writing and program support

Community Engagement & Partnerships

  • Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for FPA in the community

  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with local agencies, businesses, faith communities, and government entities

  • Participate in national Family Promise programs, trainings, and collaborative initiatives

  • Maintain FPA’s web presence, marketing materials, and social media

Board Relations

  • Collaborate closely with the Board of Trustees to shape strategy and evaluate progress

  • Prepare reports and updates for board meetings and support board committees

  • Work with the Executive Committee on meeting agendas, annual budgeting, and board development

Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred

  • 2-3 years relevant work experience

  • Proven leadership experience in nonprofit or business management

  • Strong background in fundraising, budgeting, and financial oversight

  • Experience coordinating efforts among staff, volunteers, donors, community partners, government agencies, and faith-based groups

  • Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures, faiths, and backgrounds

  • Creative problem-solver with a compassionate, service-oriented mindset

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information

  • Proficiency in basic computer applications and digital communication tools

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Tammy Gilland, FPA Board Chair, at tammy.gilland@piedmont.org with Family Promise of Athens Exec Director in the subject line. Review begins upon receipt of documents and continues until the position is filled.

The target hiring salary for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and strong national team support.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Family Promise of Athens is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.