FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Executive Director (ED) of the Code of Support Foundation (COSF) is an experienced executive leading the foundation's operations and strategic direction. The ED collaborates with the Board of Trustees to build and execute a strategic plan to achieve the foundation’s goals, including planning, operations, compliance, outreach, communication, partnerships, and human resources. The ED must continuously expand knowledge of veteran service needs, core programs, and operations. This role also involves driving foundation growth and performance as the primary fundraiser.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Director of Development and Operations
• Director of Programs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, performance, and growth.
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees to establish and implement strategic and operational plans.
• Build partnerships, establish relationships with funders, political and community leaders, and lead fundraising efforts.
• Work with trustees and senior managers to expand core programs.
• Communicate program results with an emphasis on the impact of case coordination and PATRIOTlink.
• Review and improve the viability of PATRIOTlink.
• Develop and execute a fundraising strategy in partnership with the Director of Development and trustees.
• Initiate public marketing, outreach, and awareness opportunities.
• Provide guidance on communications, including web, external relations, educational materials, events, newsletters, press releases, social media, and media appearances.
• Represent COSF in various public and private engagements.

Operations Management

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain employees and volunteers.
• Promote a positive, transparent organizational culture.
• Manage risks to protect and improve organizational health and impact.
• Make decisions based on data and maintain transparency.
• Ensure programmatic excellence, financial management, effective communications, and alignment with mission and budget.
• Engage staff, volunteers, board members, and funders.
• Drive excitement and hope through the COSF mission.

Experience, Qualifications, and Competencies

• Network and Relevance: Possess a large network of potential major donors and partners.
• Managing People, Work, and Teams: Demonstrated ability to instill responsibility and accountability, provide performance feedback, promote teamwork, and drive quality and efficiency.
• Business Acumen: Expertise in running a successful organization, making practical decisions, and leading growth.
• Visionary and Servant Leadership: Inspire and motivate, teach and learn continuously, welcome feedback, promote staff development, demonstrate integrity, and promote teamwork.
• Change Management: Ability to transform and adapt to meet organizational objectives.
• Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving: Success in conflict resolution and continuous improvement.
• Human Capital Management: Success in attracting and retaining top talent.
• Client-Centric: Proven impact on veterans’ communities.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesize information and make decisions.
• Written and Verbal Communication: Solid writing and communication skills, effective business communication, and presentation of data.
• Project/Program Management: Experience in project and program management.
• Financial Acumen: Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, compliance, and audit success, and managing a budget over $5 million.
• Diversity: Experience and knowledge of EEO policy, embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ethics: Integrity, commitment, and adherence to ethical standards.
• Judgment: Timely decisions with sound judgment, supported by data, and willingness to adjust as needed.

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree preferred, with at least 7 years of senior management experience in sales/fundraising, budgeting, operations, and marketing.
• Advanced knowledge of military life and issues facing service members, veterans, and their families.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands, and occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Code of Support Foundation's Mission

Founded in 2011, COSF is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing one-on-one assistance to service members, veterans, and their families with complex needs. COSF leverages resources to ensure support services are provided. Programs include personalized, holistic long-term case coordination across all service eras. Visit for more information. COSF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

Please send a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to  Careers@codeofsupport.org