Brisben Center · 1 day ago
Chief Executive Officer
Fredericksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBrisben Center is a well-established nonprofit organization serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will lead the organization, providing strategic, operational, and external leadership to enhance mission impact and ensure financial sustainability.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
Advance strategic vision by partnering with the Board of Directors to set long-term goals and organizational priorities
Translate strategy into action through clear operational plans with measurable outcomes
Provide transparent reporting on performance, risks, opportunities, and progress toward goals
Strengthen governance by ensuring alignment between mission, strategy, and operations
Serve as chief fundraiser , leading comprehensive development efforts including major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships, faith-based giving, and individual donors
Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, donors, business leaders, and community partners
Act as primary ambassador and spokesperson, representing the organization with clarity, credibility, and mission-centered messaging
Engage the Board in philanthropy to strengthen donor confidence and expand fundraising capacity
Represent the organization with local and regional governments, public agencies, and civic leaders
Advocate for policies and resources that support solutions to homelessness and housing instability
Build collaborative partnerships with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and service providers to strengthen coordinated community impact
Provide executive leadership that fosters a mission-centered, results-driven, and accountable culture
Lead and support staff through strong supervision, professional development, and organizational continuity
Oversee budgeting and financial planning to ensure long-term sustainability and responsible stewardship of resources
Ensure operational excellence through effective systems, regulatory compliance, safety, and risk management
Ensure program effectiveness through data-informed, outcomes-driven services aligned with best practices in homelessness and housing
Promote continuous improvement , innovation, and accountability for outcomes such as housing stability, income growth, and reduced returns to homelessness
Champion dignity-centered services that support long-term success for individuals and families
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum 8–10 years of senior leadership experience (or 5+ years for smaller organizations), preferably in nonprofit, human services, housing, or community-based organizations
Demonstrated fundraising success, including major gifts, grants, and donor relationship development
Proven external leadership as the public face of an organization, with experience engaging governments, nonprofits, faith communities, and business leaders
Strong strategic, financial, and operational leadership skills with a track record of managing people, budgets, and organizational performance
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across diverse stakeholders
Preferred
Experience leading a nonprofit organization with multiple funding streams, staff teams, and regulatory requirements
Deep commitment to mission-driven work and service to vulnerable populations
Collaborative, emotionally intelligent leadership style with the ability to lead through complexity and change
High credibility with community partners, funders, and decision-makers
Ability to navigate complex environments while maintaining mission integrity and accountability
Company
Brisben Center
The Brisben Center provides homeless individuals and families, at no cost to them, a safe, strengths-focused, structured program with hand-up supports to help achieve and maintain self-sufficiency - resolving poverty and sustained re-housing
Founded in 1988Fredericksburg, Virginia
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase