Nami Greenville - Executive Director

If you are interested in being considered, please send your resume and a cover letter to: [email protected].

NAMI(National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Founded in 1979 and affiliated with NAMI in 1986, the mission of NAMI Greenville is to improve the quality of life and treatment for those who suffer from mental illness and their family members through education, support, and advocacy.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is accountable for overseeing the tasks necessary to fulfill NAMI Greenville's mission, strategy, program delivery and annual plan; including legislative advocacy, community awareness, support and education to individuals and families impacted by mental wellness.

Key Duties

Management Responsibilities:

• Represent NAMI Greenville in the media, on matters of public policy with local, state and national elected leaders, and through speaking engagements and special initiatives to empower members and to educate the public on mental illness/wellness issues.
• Reports to the Board of Directors about progress toward organizational objectives, financial status, and other issues of concern.
• Recruit, hire, train, coach, supervise, and consistently provide effective, inspirational leadership to a team of employees, independent contractors, and volunteers.

Organizational Strategy & Program Management

• Supervises staff to ensure classes, program activities, and support groups are conducted to the standard of NAMI Signature's Program protocol.
• Works with the Board, staff, affiliates, volunteers, and general membership to establish the strategic direction of the organization and carry out the mission, vision, and values.
• Ensures effective systems for program evaluation, including tracking and reporting organizational information and key performance indicators, and making changes as needed.
• Works with staff to develop marketing and media strategy that promotes NAMI Greenville's mission and engages a wide, diverse audience.

Advocacy & Engagement

• Build and/or support coalitions, and foster relationships among local and regional organizations, community organizations, relevant partners, and advocacy organizations.
• Attend community committees and task force meetings so that NAMI has a "seat at the table" and is "the leading voice for mental health in Greenville/Upstate area".
• Attend workshops, conferences, and meetings conducted by local, state, regional, and national organizations, and agencies to obtain up-to-date information on mental health treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs and resources.
• Promote good public relations in all communities across the state.
• Act as liaison with NAMI SC and NAMI National to ensure the organization maintains its affiliation with NAMI by honoring Corporate Affiliate Agreements

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Create and implement a donor engagement strategy, including prospecting, research, proposal/LOI writing, relationship building activities for corporate, foundation, grant and individual giving programs.
• Work with the bookkeeper, staff, Accountant and Executive Committee to develop an annual mission-driven budget which is approved by the Board of Directors and manage NAMI Greenville's resources within budgetary guidelines.

Key Competencies

• Accurately represents the philosophy, services, educational and support programs of NAMI Greenville to individuals, groups and the general public
• Delivers group presentations
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community and partner stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce and ability to learn NAMI software applications
• Outstanding communications skills including written, oral and public speaking
• Uses discretion in handling confidential information, incorporating all Federal, State and local privacy and confidentiality requirements

Ideal Skills & Qualifications

• Strong interest and passion for NAMI Greenville's mission, those it serves, its staff and volunteers
• Ability to establish, cultivate, and maintain effective and robust working relationships with grassroots volunteers and people with lived experience with mental illness.
• Experience in program development, delivery, and management of programs for those persons with serious mental illness and experience with suicide prevention programs and practices.
• Highly skilled in leadership/administration including budgeting, financial management, programs management, advocacy, community engagement, strategic planning, and staff/volunteer supervision.
• Experience in working effectively with a Board of Directors and grassroots volunteers.
• Previous management experience in the role of Director, Executive Director or Chief Executive Officer or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders
• Understanding of the criminal justice and homelessness systems
• Excellent communications skills, including verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Candidates with personal experience living with one's own mental health condition or that of a loved one are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Skilled in fundraising, including managing and cultivating new donors, grantors, major gifts, matching gifts and other fundraising opportunities
• Master's degree in human services or related field, or a Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 (Based on experience)

If you are interested in being considered, please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]

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