Last Bell Ministries serves orphaned young adults in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Last Bell’s all-Ukrainian staff offers mentorship and practical help, such as medical advocacy, housing, tutoring, legal assistance, parenting classes, a clothing pantry, Christian spiritual care, and more. Last Bell’s vision is to end the generational cycle of orphanhood in Zhytomyr.
The Executive Director is the key management leader of Last Bell Ministries. The Executive Director will oversee the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.
Board Governance:
- Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely manner, all information necessary for the Board to make informed decisions.
- Works with the Board to fulfill the organizational mission.
- Meets monthly with the Board Executive Committee and quarterly with the entire Board.
Financial Health and Fundraising:
- Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization, including submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements.
- Responsible for maintenance and development of major donors.
- Responsible for ensuring the organization operates within approved budget guidelines and maximizes resources.
- Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources as needed to support LB’s mission including oversight of annual fundraising plans.
- Responsible for oversight and the operational tasks involved with workers compensation insurance, financial audits, collection of monthly check donations, banking, and monthly contact with the bookkeeper.
Organization Mission and Strategy:
- Responsible for oversight and evaluation of programs.
- Responsible for enhancing LB’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations, including ministry partners and churches.
- Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that LB can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.
Supervision and Organizational Leadership:
- Supervise and collaborate with staff, with direct oversight of the Ukrainian Ministry Director, US Communications Manager, and Bookkeeper.
- Public-facing storyteller or “face of the organization”; serve as the primary spokesperson to organizational constituents, the media, and the general public.
- Five or more years in senior nonprofit experience
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations
- Transparent, high-integrity leadership
- Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, and program development
- Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
- Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff
- Able to convey a vision of LB’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, and donors
- Commit to and pursue LB’s Core Values
- Ability to create a culture of support through all LB networks
- Strong written and communication skills
- Preference given to candidates with a background in child welfare or orphan care
- Preference given to candidates in the Greater Indianapolis area or surrounding counties
- Willingness to travel overseas 1-2 times per year
Commensurate with experience
To apply, you may also send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]