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The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod Organizational Profile
The Lutheran Womens Missionary League (LWML), dba Lutheran Women in Mission, was established as the official womens organization of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod in 1942. As Lutheran Women in Mission, we focus on affirming each womans relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission service, both in their communities and by supporting missions worldwide through grant funding. Organizational Profile
The Lutheran Womens Missionary League (LWML), dba Lutheran Women in Mission, was established as the official womens organization of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod in 1942. As Lutheran Women in Mission, we focus on affirming each womans relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission service, both in their communities and by supporting missions worldwide through grant funding.
Reporting Relationships
The Executive Director reports directly to the LWML President.
Leadership and Management
Embrace and articulate the mission, vision, and ministry of the LWML as set forth by the LWML Board of Directors (BOD) and Presidents Assembly. Contribute to the LWML mission by providing guidance, information, and expertise as needed and in a timely manner. Establish and maintain close communication with the LWML President, Treasurer, and Board of Directors. Organize, motivate, and mentor staff to strategically grow LWMLs impact, programs, and fundraising and to effectively fulfill its important mission. Continually foster a culture that encourages collaboration between the BOD and the office staff and recognizes positive contributions. Oversee processes such as hiring, separation, ongoing staff development, performance management, and compensation and benefits. In collaboration and partnership with the BOD, develop and implement the organizations strategic plan, ensuring alignment with day-to-day business and mission activities. Protect the organizations integrity through proper management of confidential information and accountability of operations, in compliance with LWML Financial and Operating Policies and the LWML Procedures Manual. Attend BOD meetings and appropriate BOD Committee meetings (in-person or virtual) in an advisory capacity and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress. Maintain regular and ongoing communication to build strong relationships with the entire Board, providing management expertise, with information to support informed decisions in a timely and accurate manner. Implement and support the Board of Directors decisions, vision, and direction amongst staff. Represent LWML and serve as representative publicly at events, conferences, and partnership meetings, as requested.
Operations Management
Oversee day-to-day operations of LWML and manage its overall successful long-term operations. Inclusive of reception, facilities, workplace safety, furnishings, and proper equipment for effective operations. Field IT issues/needs of the organization and coordinate with IT vendor to provide technical assistance and support. Work with IT vendor to create and manage compliance of controls and procedures around data security. Implement approved policies and procedures to ensure that processes are in line with best practices, legal requirements, and LWML Board of Directors direction. Ensure the office has a professional presentation for visitors and guests, and partner with Concordia Seminary to ensure LWMLs continued physical space on campus. Work closely and transparently with all external partners, including third-party vendors, auditors, and business partners. Oversee LWMLs marketing efforts in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Office staff. Perform other duties as assigned by the LWML President.
Financial Management and Administration
Clearly communicate and present financial and investment information to the LWML, Board of Directors, Finance and Operations Committee, Investment Committee, and Presidents Assembly as needed. Build and maintain, in conjunction with the Treasurer, the biennial operating budget. In conjunction with the Treasurer and the Board of Directors, oversee LWMLs financial stability and sustainability by maintaining healthy cash flow and adequate reserves. Administer the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments as well as the acquisition of approved capital assets. Make recommendations for the further development of LWMLs human resources and administration in the areas of professional development, compensation, performance evaluations, training, benefits, recruiting, and work processes to the Finance and Operations Committee for their action. Responsible for the management of the process and reporting of all vacation and personal time off, submitting payroll information to the authorized payroll company. Administers employee insurance and benefits plans and keeps staff apprised of applicable updates. Research and advise LWML leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and implement the coverage at the direction of the Board of Directors. Report personnel issues to the LWML President and/or Chairman of the Finance and Operations Committee before implementing policies or actions.
Education And Qualifications
Bachelors degree with emphasis in business, human resources, finance, marketing, or related field. Five or more years of nonprofit management experience. Experience with the following human resources functional areas: employee lifecycle, evaluation of work procedures, fostering cohesive staff relationships, and compliance with personnel and human resource policies and regulations. Experience with audit, legal compliance, and risk management. Experience with nonprofit organizational budgeting. Experience in marketing, public relations, and fundraising activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. Membership in good standing of a congregation of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod (LCMS), preferred. Previous experience working in the LCMS-related capacity, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Superior communication and relationship building skills to foster respectful partnerships with church leaders and business partners and establish healthy relationships with LWML board members and LWML district officers. Strong financial management skills: including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting. Good organizational skills and attention to detail: ability to meet deadlines while coordinating multiple projects, tasks, and teams. High degree of integrity, professionalism, leadership, and consensus building with the ability to accept direction. Willingness and ability to occasionally work nights or weekends. Willingness and ability to travel. Encourage staff in continued education opportunities, support and reward their innovative thinking. Willingness to learn and grow personally and professionally. Strong moral code.
Supervisory Responsibility
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LWML Executive Director
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The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod 1 month ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
LWML Executive Director
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The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod Organizational Profile
The Lutheran Womens Missionary League (LWML), dba Lutheran Women in Mission, was established as the official womens organization of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod in 1942. As Lutheran Women in Mission, we focus on affirming each womans relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission service, both in their communities and by supporting missions worldwide through grant funding. Organizational Profile
The Lutheran Womens Missionary League (LWML), dba Lutheran Women in Mission, was established as the official womens organization of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod in 1942. As Lutheran Women in Mission, we focus on affirming each womans relationship with Christ, encouraging and equipping women to live out their Christian lives in active mission service, both in their communities and by supporting missions worldwide through grant funding.
Reporting Relationships
The Executive Director reports directly to the LWML President.
Leadership and Management
Embrace and articulate the mission, vision, and ministry of the LWML as set forth by the LWML Board of Directors (BOD) and Presidents Assembly. Contribute to the LWML mission by providing guidance, information, and expertise as needed and in a timely manner. Establish and maintain close communication with the LWML President, Treasurer, and Board of Directors. Organize, motivate, and mentor staff to strategically grow LWMLs impact, programs, and fundraising and to effectively fulfill its important mission. Continually foster a culture that encourages collaboration between the BOD and the office staff and recognizes positive contributions. Oversee processes such as hiring, separation, ongoing staff development, performance management, and compensation and benefits. In collaboration and partnership with the BOD, develop and implement the organizations strategic plan, ensuring alignment with day-to-day business and mission activities. Protect the organizations integrity through proper management of confidential information and accountability of operations, in compliance with LWML Financial and Operating Policies and the LWML Procedures Manual. Attend BOD meetings and appropriate BOD Committee meetings (in-person or virtual) in an advisory capacity and provide reports and updates on staff as well as all current work, project timelines, and project and organizational progress. Maintain regular and ongoing communication to build strong relationships with the entire Board, providing management expertise, with information to support informed decisions in a timely and accurate manner. Implement and support the Board of Directors decisions, vision, and direction amongst staff. Represent LWML and serve as representative publicly at events, conferences, and partnership meetings, as requested.
Operations Management
Oversee day-to-day operations of LWML and manage its overall successful long-term operations. Inclusive of reception, facilities, workplace safety, furnishings, and proper equipment for effective operations. Field IT issues/needs of the organization and coordinate with IT vendor to provide technical assistance and support. Work with IT vendor to create and manage compliance of controls and procedures around data security. Implement approved policies and procedures to ensure that processes are in line with best practices, legal requirements, and LWML Board of Directors direction. Ensure the office has a professional presentation for visitors and guests, and partner with Concordia Seminary to ensure LWMLs continued physical space on campus. Work closely and transparently with all external partners, including third-party vendors, auditors, and business partners. Oversee LWMLs marketing efforts in collaboration with the Board of Directors and Office staff. Perform other duties as assigned by the LWML President.
Financial Management and Administration
Clearly communicate and present financial and investment information to the LWML, Board of Directors, Finance and Operations Committee, Investment Committee, and Presidents Assembly as needed. Build and maintain, in conjunction with the Treasurer, the biennial operating budget. In conjunction with the Treasurer and the Board of Directors, oversee LWMLs financial stability and sustainability by maintaining healthy cash flow and adequate reserves. Administer the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments as well as the acquisition of approved capital assets. Make recommendations for the further development of LWMLs human resources and administration in the areas of professional development, compensation, performance evaluations, training, benefits, recruiting, and work processes to the Finance and Operations Committee for their action. Responsible for the management of the process and reporting of all vacation and personal time off, submitting payroll information to the authorized payroll company. Administers employee insurance and benefits plans and keeps staff apprised of applicable updates. Research and advise LWML leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organization and implement the coverage at the direction of the Board of Directors. Report personnel issues to the LWML President and/or Chairman of the Finance and Operations Committee before implementing policies or actions.
Education And Qualifications
Bachelors degree with emphasis in business, human resources, finance, marketing, or related field. Five or more years of nonprofit management experience. Experience with the following human resources functional areas: employee lifecycle, evaluation of work procedures, fostering cohesive staff relationships, and compliance with personnel and human resource policies and regulations. Experience with audit, legal compliance, and risk management. Experience with nonprofit organizational budgeting. Experience in marketing, public relations, and fundraising activities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks. Membership in good standing of a congregation of The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod (LCMS), preferred. Previous experience working in the LCMS-related capacity, preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Superior communication and relationship building skills to foster respectful partnerships with church leaders and business partners and establish healthy relationships with LWML board members and LWML district officers. Strong financial management skills: including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting. Good organizational skills and attention to detail: ability to meet deadlines while coordinating multiple projects, tasks, and teams. High degree of integrity, professionalism, leadership, and consensus building with the ability to accept direction. Willingness and ability to occasionally work nights or weekends. Willingness and ability to travel. Encourage staff in continued education opportunities, support and reward their innovative thinking. Willingness to learn and grow personally and professionally. Strong moral code.
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervises the staff and operations of the LWML office. Seniority level
Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Employment type
Full-time Job function
Job function
Business Development and Sales Industries
Religious Institutions Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod by 2x Get notified about new Executive Director jobs in
Clayton, MO . Senior Vice President of Business Development & Marketing
Senior Vice President of Business Development & Marketing
Vice President of Construction PE St Louis MO
Regional Vice President, Sales (Pacific Northwest)
Pacific, MO $175,000.00-$225,000.00 1 month ago Vice President - PE - Transportation Engineering St. Louis, MO
Senior Vice President, Finance Strategy & Performance
St Louis, MO $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago Vice President Civil Engineering, PE- St Louis
St Louis, MO $95,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago Senior Director of Programs and Services
St Louis, MO $70,200.00-$91,332.80 3 months ago Vice President of Head Start/Early Head Start
Edwardsville, IL $95,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago St Louis, MO $100,000.00-$135,000.00 3 months ago Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr