Armstrong McGuire & Associates · 8 hours ago
Executive Director - NAMI Guilford County
Greensboro, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$75K/yr - $80K/yrArmstrong McGuire & Associates is representing NAMI Guilford County, a community-based affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They are seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization through a pivotal growth phase, focusing on operational development, community engagement, and resource sustainability.
EducationNon ProfitTraining
Responsibilities
Lead NAMI Guilford through its next phase of organizational development by establishing clear systems, processes, and roles while preserving the heart, values, and peer-centered nature of the organization
Partner with the Board of Directors as a strategic thought partner to clarify priorities, strengthen governance practices, and support the transition from a working board to a governing board, with shared accountability for organizational health and direction
Build and sustain shared vision and alignment across the Board, staff, volunteers, peers, and community partners
Oversee day-to-day operations, including budgeting, financial management, compliance, and risk management, ensuring strong organizational stewardship and sustainability
Recruit, supervise, and support a team of two staff, fostering a healthy, mission-driven, and collaborative workplace culture
Provide clear leadership and support to volunteers and peers, honoring the unique strengths and dynamics of lived-experience leadership through structure, communication, and appreciation
Serve as a visible, trusted spokesperson and ambassador for NAMI Guilford across Guilford County and surrounding communities
Deepen partnerships with hospitals, managed care organizations, public health agencies, local governments, universities, and peer-led organizations
Position NAMI Guilford as a household name and central hub for inclusive, accessible, and individualized mental health education, support, and connection
Build and support a sustainable fundraising approach that aligns with NAMI Guilford’s mission, values, and capacity, including grants, public funding, individual giving, and corporate partnerships
Partner with the Board to build comfort, confidence, and shared ownership around fundraising, helping board members understand their role in relationship-building, advocacy, and resource development
Strengthen fundraising systems and practices over time, reduce reliance on any single funding source, and guide the organization toward a diversified, resilient revenue model that supports long-term stability and impact
Strengthen and expand NAMI’s core peer- and family-centered programs, including support groups, education offerings, and the Guilford County Behavior Health Peer Living Room
Ensure programs are responsive to community needs, culturally inclusive, and aligned with best practices and NAMI National’s Standards of Excellence, and other NAMI organizational requirements
Monitor for ongoing updates for programs, educational requirements, affiliate guidelines and other operational requirements established by NAMI
Explore thoughtful growth opportunities, including expanded outreach, training models, and potential earned-revenue strategies, as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Senior nonprofit leadership experience, ideally within mental health, behavioral health, healthcare, human services, or advocacy
Demonstrated success in fundraising, resource development, or building sustainable funding models
Experience working closely with a board of directors and supporting effective governance
Operational and financial acumen, with the ability to build systems in a growing organization
Comfort being both strategic and hands-on—willing to 'unlock the door, sweep the floor,' and lead by example
A person with understanding of lived experience with mental health conditions—as a peer, family member, or caregiver—and a genuine commitment to mental health advocacy and wellness
Deep respect for peer- and family-centered approaches and the role of lived experience in healing and systems change
Strong communicator who can connect authentically with diverse audiences that include race, culture, community and stigma sources, from peers and volunteers to funders, policymakers, and healthcare leaders
Transparent, organized, and clear in decision-making and communication
Emotionally intelligent leader who can navigate change, manage complexity, and bring people together across differing perspectives
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and understanding the intersection of mental health with marginalized communities
Benefits
A monthly stipend will be provided to help offset medical expenses and support retirement savings.
Three weeks of paid vacation
Nine paid holidays
Professional development is offered through attendance at the NAMI National and State conferences.
Company
Armstrong McGuire & Associates
Armstrong McGuire & Associates specializes in organizational planning, leadership development, executive recruitment, and fundraising.
Founded in 2004
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bert Armstrong
Co-Founder & Principal
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