Summary
Description
Location: Virtual-Remote (Medford, OR-corporate HQ)
Reports to: Board of Directors
Commitment: Full-time
About Help Now! Advocacy
Help Now! Advocacy is a non-profit organization that provides nationally-unique crisis resolution services at no charge to those we serve. Individuals and families benefitting from our assistance over the past 21 years now number in the tens of thousands. We resolve a myriad of crises—recovery of scammed funds (~$300,000 to date), evictions, utility shut-offs, identity theft, debt resolution, customer service issues, procuring critically-needed goods or services at no cost, cutting through governmental “red tape,” and many others that truly stretch the imagination. Thousands of times over we have rescued the lives of our country’s most vulnerable citizens from going into freefall, or worse. Two important factors distinguish our work from that of other non-profits: First, the breadth of matters on which we are capable of providing assistance is essentially unlimited. Second, and equally important, we provide help now, not later. There no steps or pre-qualifiers required to receive our assistance—only an honest statement of the facts that have led to the present crisis. Consequently, we are able to resolve most crises very promptly—in a matter of hours or days and, in some instances, immediately through a phone call placed following intake.
Position Overview
The Executive Director (ED) will lead Help Now! to our goal of achieving a planned gradual, and financially sustainable, geographic expansion of our services across the country, exponentially increasing the number of individuals and families benefitting from our services. Building on over two decades of impact, including thousands of successful crisis interventions, the ED will guide the organization in extending its unique, no-cost advocacy model beyond its roots in southern Oregon to reach individuals and families in all geographic areas of the country. This will involve developing the requisite funding base, infrastructure, and staffing needed to support the anticipated growth while preserving what makes the organization unique among non-profits—the breadth of issues it will tackle, the immediacy of its responsiveness, and its dignity-centered, caring professional assistance. The right leader will bring vision, strategy, and an unwavering commitment to scaling this work with care and purpose, ultimately helping make Help Now! a recognized and trusted name among non-profits nationwide.
Why this is a great opportunity:
- Lead the charge and be recognized for expanding Help Now!’s unique services to nationwide scope— at a time when public safety nets are shrinking and the need for wide-ranging, immediate professional support has never been greater.
- Make a direct and lasting difference in people’s lives — helping the most vulnerable among us navigate urgent, high-stakes challenges.
- Join a committed, mission-driven team preparing for national impact — collaborating with experienced advocates and board members to scale a proven model of human-centered support.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience (5+ years) as an executive director in non-profit field or CEO/president of a substantial for-profit organization
- Demonstrated success in organizational expansion and growth, fundraising, and financial stewardship.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience creating and sustaining partnerships with individuals and entities outside the organization including various stakeholders.
- Strong strategic planning, operational management, and team leadership skills.
- Commitment to social equity, inclusion, and serving underrepresented populations.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited, non-profit institution of higher learning.
Preferred
- Track record of transitioning organizations from local to national scope/expanding the scope of organizations.
- Experience in non-profit management, crisis intervention, social services, law and/or advocacy.
- Advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, law, or other related field.
Compensation/Benefits
- To be determined based on both candidate’s qualifications and experience.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and your approach/insights to your role in facilitating the organization’s national geographic expansion to: LMKAHN@HELPNOWADVOCACY.ORG
