About True North Housing Alliance
True North Housing Alliance is dedicated to ending homelessness in Butte County by providing pathways to permanent housing and the support people need to achieve long-term stability. Through housing programs, intensive case management, the operation of the Torres Shelter and the Howard Slater Navigation Center, we provide shelter, meals, showers, counseling, employment support, and other critical services that help individuals move from crisis to independence.
We believe every person deserves dignity, compassion, and the opportunity to thrive. We are seeking an exceptional Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth, stability, and impact.
Position Summary
The Executive Director of the True North Housing Alliance is responsible for providing strategic leadership, ensuring organizational sustainability, and advancing the mission of the organization. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director leads a dedicated staff, manages organizational resources, builds strong partnerships throughout the community, and ensures that services remain responsive to the evolving needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.
The ideal candidate is a visionary, relationship-focused leader who combines strategic thinking with operational excellence. They inspire confidence, build trust across diverse stakeholders, and have the financial and policy acumen and leadership experience necessary to strengthen and grow a crucial nonprofit organization.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision
· Develop and communicate a compelling strategic vision for the organization over the next 2–5 years.
· Lead implementation of strategic priorities with measurable goals and accountability.
· Identify emerging trends in homelessness, affordable housing, behavioral health, funding opportunities, and public policy that may affect the organization’s future.
· Position the organization to proactively respond to changes in community needs and funding environments.
· Foster innovation while maintaining focus on the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Organizational Leadership
· Provide inspirational leadership that empowers staff while fostering accountability and high performance.
· Build an organizational culture rooted in trust, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.
· Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain talented staff.
· Support leadership development throughout the organization.
· Ensure operational excellence across all programs and administrative functions.
· Partner effectively with the Board of Directors by providing timely information, strategic recommendations, and organizational insight.
Financial Stewardship
· Lead the organization’s long-term financial sustainability strategy.
· Develop and oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and financial planning.
· Monitor financial performance and implement strategies that strengthen fiscal health.
· Ensure sound financial controls, compliance, and responsible stewardship of public and private funds.
· Identify opportunities to diversify revenue sources and reduce financial risk.
Community & External Relations
· Serve as the primary ambassador for True North Housing Alliance.
· Build and maintain trusted relationships with local, regional, and state government leaders.
· Strengthen partnerships with funders, donors, foundations, businesses, healthcare organizations, and community partners.
· Lead fundraising efforts in partnership with the Board and development staff.
· Represent the organization in public forums, coalitions, media opportunities, and community events.
· Advocate for policies and initiatives that improve outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Program Oversight
· Ensure programs consistently deliver high-quality, client-centered services.
· Monitor organizational outcomes using data and continuous improvement practices.
· Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, contracts, grants, and accreditation standards.
· Balance mission impact with operational efficiency.
Governance
· Build a productive partnership with the Board of Directors.
· Support effective governance by providing strategic guidance, operational updates, and organizational performance information.
· Assist the Board in strategic planning, policy development, and organizational assessment.
Required Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, public administration, business administration, social work, public policy, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
· Three or more years of relevant executive or senior leadership experience, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
· Demonstrated success leading organizational strategy and implementing transformational initiatives.
· Financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and organizational sustainability.
· Experience managing complex organizations with multiple programs, funding sources, and stakeholder groups.
· Proven success building relationships with government agencies, elected officials, funders, donors, foundations, and community organizations.
· Experience leading fundraising efforts, grant development, and donor engagement.
· Strong understanding of nonprofit governance and working effectively with Boards of Directors.
· Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
· Experience supervising and developing high-performing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
· Seven or more years of experience serving organizations focused on homelessness, affordable housing, behavioral health, human services, or related community programs.
· Experience managing an operational budget of $1.5–5 million or more
· Knowledge of California homelessness programs, housing policy, and funding streams.
· Familiarity with Continuum of Care (CoC), HUD, CalAIM, Medi-Cal, ESG, HHAP, and other relevant funding programs.
· Experience working with local, county, and state government.
· Experience leading organizations through periods of growth, financial stabilization, or organizational transformation.
· Experience working with labor-intensive, 24/7 service organizations.
Leadership Competencies
The Executive Director will embody the following leadership characteristics:
Visionary Leadership
Creates a clear picture of the future, inspires others around a common purpose, and translates long-term vision into practical action.
Optimistic Realism
Acknowledges difficult realities while maintaining confidence in the organization’s ability to overcome challenges. Keeps the team focused on opportunities rather than obstacles.
Integrity & Accountability
Models honesty, transparency, and ethical leadership. Takes ownership of mistakes, repairs damaged relationships when necessary, and demonstrates learning through changed behavior.
Emotional Intelligence
Builds trust through empathy, active listening, humility, and self-awareness. Understands how their actions affect others and leads with emotional maturity.
Psychological Safety
Creates an environment where employees feel respected, supported, and comfortable sharing ideas, concerns, and differing viewpoints without fear of retaliation.
Solutions Orientation
Approaches challenges with curiosity and determination. Looks for ways to move initiatives forward, even when circumstances are difficult or imperfect.
Resilience
Maintains energy, optimism, and effectiveness during periods of uncertainty, organizational change, or external pressure.
Calm Under Pressure
Provides steady leadership during crises. Makes thoughtful decisions, communicates clearly, and does not allow personal stress to negatively affect the organization.
Relationship Builder
Develops authentic, lasting relationships with employees, community partners, government leaders, donors, volunteers, and individuals served by the organization.
Inclusive Leadership
Values diverse perspectives, encourages collaboration, and fosters a workplace where all employees and community members are treated with dignity and respect.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- executive or senior leadership : 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
