Executive Director, Maryland Chapter

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    About the role

    Blue Star Families is the largest nonprofit dedicated to making military life better for families, supporting over 1.5 million military- and veteran-connected family members through a national network of 300,000+ members and local chapters. The mission is to make military life awesome for families by listening, sharing, partnering, and acting to deliver evidence-based, data-driven solutions. The Executive Director (ED) is the senior-most leader of the Maryland Chapter, responsible for local strategy, sustainable revenue, community impact, and team performance. The ED leads the metropolitan region (Maryland) and supports satellite program delivery in adjacent locations, reporting to the Vice President, Chapter Impact & Outposts. The role oversees staff, volunteers, budget, fundraising, program execution, community engagement, and the Chapter’s long-term sustainability, requiring a high-capacity, externally focused executive who excels at strategic partnerships, six-figure fundraising, board leadership, and cross-functional coordination. As a fully remote organization, scheduled in-person gatherings are required several times per year for staff offsites, planning retreats, and company-wide events. Residency requirement: must reside within the Chapter’s primary metropolitan area (minimum three consecutive years) or have extensive experience in the area and be willing to relocate.

    That captures a lot. Now Responsibilities: we need a
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    • using commas. Simpler: each bullet as a responsibility area. List: - Develop and execute a Chapter Sustainability Plan tied to annual revenue, long-term growth, and metropolitan-market opportunity; secure major gifts from corporations, philanthropies, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals; partner with Development and National teams on joint fundraising strategy and pipeline development; lead stewardship and storytelling efforts that reinforce BSF’s virtuous circle; expand diversified revenue streams (corporate sponsorships, foundations, workplace giving, government opportunities, community campaigns); own annual fundraising goals; oversee stewardship that increases renewal rates and multi-year commitments. - Lead the Chapter’s full operational portfolio, including staff, volunteers, programs, budget, and community partnerships; serve as the senior BSF representative in the metropolitan region; manage, coach, and develop the Program Director/Manager and volunteer corps; manage and facilitate excellence in national program execution (Welcome Week, MFLS, NTS/Nourish the Service, etc.); implement BSF’s data-driven evaluation model in partnership with National Programs & Applied Research teams; ensure compliance with BSF operational policies, fiscal management, KPIs, and risk mitigation practices. - Recruit, develop, and steward a high-performing, strategic local Advisory Board that supports fundraising, visibility, and community leadership; cultivate and maintain relationships with VIPs, elected officials, military installation leaders, philanthropic champions, and corporate executives; leverage senior-level relationships to open doors, advance BSF’s strategic priorities, and elevate the Chapter’s regional presence; represent BSF at community events, convenings, coalitions, and multi-sector partnership tables. - Become recognized as a ‘Thought Leader’ in the local community, solving problems for military families with systemic solutions; build a robust ecosystem of civic, military, corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners that strengthens military family belonging; serve as the Chapter’s chief ambassador to advocate for military-connected families using MFLS insights and BSF research; work closely with the Program Director/Manager to connect families with relevant resources and community supports; identify strategic opportunities for regional expansion, innovative programming, and alignment with partnerships. - Deepen BSF’s local presence through compelling storytelling, brand-consistent communications, and partnership visibility; collaborate with Marketing/Comms to amplify Chapter impact through digital content, media, and thought leadership; serve as a strong, articulate voice for military families in public forums and local media (as appropriate); perform other duties as assigned. That covers all. Now Requirements: list required experience. We'll create
      • for each bullet. List: - Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in community development, nonprofit leadership, or strategic partnerships. - 5+ years of management experience, including direct staff leadership. - Proven ability to secure significant philanthropic gifts (six-figure required). - Demonstrated success in growing an organization, business unit, or major initiative. - Exceptional executive communication skills—written, verbal, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement. - Experience managing an advisory board or similar governance structure. - Strong organizational management capability: budgeting, planning, KPI accountability, and team development. - Ability to work effectively across diverse groups, cultures, and sectors. - Mission-driven mindset with integrity, humility, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of urgency. - Willingness to work nights/weekends for essential community events; <25% travel. - Ability to lift and carry supplies and equipment up to 30 lbs. Now Qualifications: desired experience. List: - Experience using CRM systems; Salesforce a plus. - Understanding of military culture and the lived experience of military families. - Knowledge of the Blue Star Families ecosystem and/or BSF programs. - Understanding of the collaborative network of nonprofits in the Hampton Roads area. Now Skills: we could list specific skills extracted from required and desired: maybe "Executive communication, Budgeting, planning, KPI accountability, Team development, Advisory board management, Fundraising, Partnership development, Data-driven evaluation, Stakeholder engagement, Public speaking, CRM/Salesforce, Military cultural awareness". But we risk duplication. However it's still from posting. Let's create a concise list: - Executive communication (written, verbal, public speaking, stakeholder engagement) - Budgeting, planning, KPI accountability, and team development - Advisory board management - Fundraising and major gift solicitation - Partnership development across civic, military, corporate, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors - Data-driven evaluation and impact measurement - CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) - Military culture awareness and understanding of military family lived experience That seems fine. Now Benefits: list. We have: - 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching - Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical Insurance - Life Insurance - Short-Term Disability - Communications Allowance - Virtual/remote work environment that moves with you - Career growth opportunities - Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Leave for Active-Duty Military Spouses - On-the-job professional development training - Front-line opportunity to positively impact the military experience - Competitive salaries - Workplace