Executive Director

The Executive Director is the founding operational leader of Helping Hearts, a newly launched national nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring dignity and connection to those carrying unattended grief. The ED will build the organization’s infrastructure, operational systems, and early program strategy from the ground up, working in close partnership with Founder David Kessler and the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible nonprofit leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience building or leading organizations, programs, or departments in early-stage or growth environments.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance, compliance, financial oversight, and infrastructure development.
• Proven ability to establish systems, processes, and operational frameworks from inception.
• Experience collaborating with founders or visionary leaders in mission-driven environments.
• Demonstrated success in partnership development and external relationship management.
• Fundraising experience is valued.
• Sensitivity to grief and loss, with professional maturity.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, public policy, or related field preferred.