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Sample Executive Director Job Plan

As Executive Director, I am the Chief Executive Officer and provide staff leadership for

[organization]. I am accountable for executing Board approved priorities and policies. I have overall

responsibility for the financial, programmatic and operational management of [organization]

necessary to fulfill our mission, to achieve Board approved outcomes, to secure necessary

resources, to ensure wise stewardship of those resources, to promote [organization] within the

community, to serve the needs of our clients, and to uphold our values and the highest ethical

standards in the execution of my duties.

What success looks like:

Twelve months from now:

(Include specific objectives that align with your business and strategic plans, e.g. objectives about

program outcome, quality or delivery, organizational health, revenue growth or diversification,

restructuring, etc).

Three years from now:

(Include the longer-term outcomes that you are building toward through your work today. That

might include a move, a new building, new programs, a new funding model, evaluation systems,

etc.)

Ongoing responsibilities:

The Executive Director is the chief staff leader of (organization). She/he is primarily responsible for

defining, communicating, and executing initiatives that will realize the vision presented in the the

board-approved strategic plan. She/he is ultimately responsible for leading the (organization)

program as well as the day-to-day administration of all internal and back-office functions. With the

Board of Directors, she/he sets goals for and creates strategic and tactical plans for funding the

work as planned. The executive director makes staffing decisions and enables staff success. She/he

determines the most effective operational systems needed to accomplish the (organization’s) goals

and objectives. She/he reports to the board of directors, and must effectively consult with the board

and with internal and external constituents about the immediate-, middle-, and long-range

trajectory of the (organization) and the needs of the community it serves.

Description of Key Relationships:

Clients We are in existence to serve our clients. It is my responsibility to ensure that clients are

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treated with respect by staff, board, volunteers and other visitors to (organization). It is my

responsibility to create an effective delivery system, promised outcomes and a caring

atmosphere for everyone to whom we provide services. When needed, I will ensure that

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Sample Executive Director Job Plan