Executive Director - Faith Matters Network

Job Posted 2/14/2025
Faith Matters Network
100 Powell Place Suite 1580
Nashville, TN 37204
United States
Category Non-Profit
Remote
Employee
Full-Time
Experience Required
Degree Required
Is sponsorship provided for this position?
No
Industry
Charitable / Not for Profit
Application Closing Date
3/15/2025
Pay
$125,000.00 to $150,000.00 Per Year
Travel
Some Travel
Job Description
This is a fully remote position available to anyone who is legally eligible to work in the United States. Faith Matters Network is conducting a national search for this position, but there is a preference for candidates based in the South or Southeastern United States.

ABOUT FAITH MATTERS NETWORK

Faith Matters Network (FMN) is a womanist-led organization dedicated to nurturing spiritually grounded leaders working toward healing, justice, and transformation in their communities. Since the organization’s founding in 2014, FMN has engaged and trained over 10,000 faith leaders, community organizers, and activists, equipping them with the tools and resources needed to integrate spiritual sustainability into social movements.

At FMN, we advance womanist frameworks of learning and leadership, cultivating spaces where justice and belonging can thrive. Through innovative programming, collaborative partnerships, and strategic leadership, we help individuals and organizations expand the reach and impact of their work. We seek to be a dynamic force in the faith and justice landscape, supporting leaders across traditions and movements to navigate an evolving spiritual and social context.

To learn more, please visit Faith Matters Network’s website

THE OPPORTUNITY

Faith Matters Network seeks an inspiring and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. This leader will build upon a solid foundation, shaping and executing a bold vision that deepens FMN’s reach beyond the Southeast and into national and interfaith spaces. They will be a skilled fundraiser, responsible for securing the financial sustainability of the organization through diverse revenue streams, including grant funding, individual donors, and partnerships.

The Executive Director will serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador for FMN, articulating the transformative power of womanist theology and faith-rooted justice work. They will steward relationships with key partners, donors, and community stakeholders while fostering an organizational culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. Leading a fully remote team, they will ensure FMN remains a dynamic and inclusive workplace where staff are empowered to advance the mission with creativity and purpose.

With a commitment to faith-rooted justice and a deep understanding of womanist theological traditions, the Executive Director will guide FMN in expanding its public presence, programming, and advocacy work. This is an opportunity for a visionary and action-oriented leader to build FMN’s national platform while centering community, spirituality, and social transformation.

Faith Matters Network is conducting a national search for this position, but there is a preference for candidates based in the South or Southeastern U.S. 

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Job Requirements
Strong candidates will bring excellent management and operational skills, superb communications and relationship building skills, experience with nonprofits, experience with faith-rooted justice and advocacy work, and a demonstrated ability to build a dynamic team and organization during a pivotal growth period.

The ideal candidate should possess:

- A profound understanding of, and demonstrated experience in, the womanist theological tradition, and a strong ability to articulate its relevance to faith-based activism.
- Visionary leadership experience in the philanthropic, nonprofit, and/or public service sectors. Experience leading a faith-based nonprofit or social justice organization is a plus.
- Background in advocacy and justice work, with a strong understanding of social justice movements.
- A deep spiritual commitment and knowledge of faith-rooted justice work.
- Experience working with faith leaders across multiple traditions and backgrounds.
- Strong fundraising skills, including a proven track record of successfully driving revenue diversification.
- Strong management experience, with the ability to effectively lead a fully remote team and oversee organizational operations.
- Strong financial and business acumen, and demonstrated experience in work planning and budgeting.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage donors, partners, and community stakeholders.
- Exceptional communications, writing, and public speaking skills. Comfortable representing an organization to external audiences and amplifying an organization’s voice.
- Experience in long-term planning with an organization and operationalizing organizational visions.
- The ability to travel approximately 8 weeks per year.

Preferred qualifications include:
- An advanced degree in theology, social justice, or a related field.
- Formal ordination within a faith tradition.
- Strong connections in Black feminist and womanist networks.
- Experience in community organizing and grassroots movement-building.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate interfaith and multifaith collaboration.
Additional Job Details

To apply for this position, please use the application form. Only applications submitted through the application form will be considered. Applicants will be required to submit one document containing their resume and a brief cover letter addressing their leadership experience, fundraising background, commitment to faith and justice, and their understanding of the womanist tradition and its role in faith-based justice work.

The search for Faith Matters Network’s next Executive Director is conducted by executive search firm LaCire. If you encounter any challenges accessing or using the online form, please reach out to Jamie Albaum, lead recruiter, at jamie@lacire.co and we will ensure proper accommodations are provided.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 15, 2025. Please note that only candidates who are selected to move forward will be contacted. Candidates who are selected to move forward will be contacted by the end of March 2025. The hiring process will take place in three rounds during April and May 2025.

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