Junior League of Richmond
Executive Director
The Junior League of Richmond (JLR) is currently hiring an Executive Director to provide visionary leadership and manage the daily operations of the League’s key functions. In partnership with the JLR Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for planning and implementing JLR strategies, managing operations and staff, and providing support and structure to the organization.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of pursuing and attaining operational excellence within nonprofit organizations, managing the financial health of an organization, and sustaining a marketing and fundraising plan. The Executive Director will bring forward thinking action, teamwork, and collaboration, while honoring the JLR’s 100-year history of advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
About the Junior League of Richmond Founded in 1926, the Junior League of Richmond is a nonprofit organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Our membership comprises over 550 women in the Greater Richmond area who engage in service projects, professional and leadership training, and networking events throughout the year. Our signature fundraising events are Touch a Truck, Book & Author, and Giving Week. The Junior League of Richmond (JLR) also operates a store in Carytown called The Clothes Rack that generates funds for JLR community programs and membership training. The Clothes Rack’s sales are made possible entirely by the generous donations of clothing, household items, and furnishings from our members, our sustainers, and the community at large.
The Executive Director will manage three staff members – two at our JLR Headquarters office and the Store Manager for The Clothes Rack. The Store Manager leads a team of twelve employees.
Position Overview The Executive Director is the senior leader responsible for the successful management, administration, and strategic advancement of JLR. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, the ED will lead operations, financial management, fundraising, marketing and communications, and strategy development and implementation. This role requires a dynamic, mission-driven leader who brings a combination of nonprofit operational expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Specific responsibilities include:
Operational and Human Resources Management – 40% General Operations
Lead day-to-day operations of JLR, including membership services, marketing, communications, event management, and administrative functions, to ensure efficient and effective programs and services
Manage vendors, creating preferred vendor list and managing relationships and expectations
Drive continuous improvement in operational processes, policies and practices
Lead and support, in consultation with Clothes Rack Manager, JLR thrift store operations, assisting with marketing, budgets, staffing, and volunteer opportunities
Assure effective new member and new leadership onboarding processes, including organization of leadership retreats and learning events
Assure strong support levels to all members and retired members, providing information, guidance and direction
Ensure the delivery of high-quality services, programs, and events that add value to members and advance the mission
Engage in special projects as directed by the Board
Manage physical upkeep of JLR’s offices and thrift store, which includes managing vendor services that support maintenance and resolving necessary repairs for each location
Human Resources
Hire, train, and coach small staff of 2 full-time and several part-time associates to high performance, offering regular coaching and feedback
Collaborate with the executive board and HR committee to implement performance metrics/key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress of staff
Manage employee benefits plans, and audit monthly invoices for accuracy
Work with insurance brokers, providing census information as requested and enroll and onboard all employees with role clarity, policies, required paperwork and benefits information and process any status or benefits changes
Manage employee SIMPLE IRA, implementation and administration
Develop strong work culture, respond to employee relations and performance issues, handling performance improvement conversations or conflict situations
Collaborate with Board and Fund Development Committee to create an annual fundraising plan with goals and to create a campaign and giving strategy
Attend and lead overall fundraising activities, while creating guidance and support for all committee fundraising events
Produce and regularly update financial reporting for fundraising events, campaigns, sponsorships, and individual gifts
Develop and implement an annual donor cultivation and engagement plan in partnership with the Vice President of Fund Development and Fund Development Committee Leaders
Create and strengthen sponsorship opportunities for JLR events and community programs
Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals in partnership with the Vice President of Fund Development and the Fund Development Committees
Strategic Leadership and Board Relationship – 20%
Collaborate with the Board and key stakeholders to implement strategic plans, objectives, and policies
Stay abreast of community needs, regulatory changes, and best practices to guide decision-making and enhance the membership, services and community impact of The Junior League of Richmond
Provide a marketing and advertising plan to enhance JLR’s visibility, programs and events
Lead organizational development of the organization, including helping new board members onboard into roles, and ensure staff development
Prepare for board meetings, committees, and task forces, providing guidance and support to board members in governance matters, strategic decision-making, and adherence to bylaws and policies.
Create strategies to recruit new members, market the Junior League of Richmond through various mediums, and create value propositions for membership
Develop the annual budget in partnership with the Accountant
Ensure compliance tasks and financial reporting are completed timely by JLR staff and accounting firm; this includes the annual financial review, filing of 990s, and fulfillment of local, state, and federal tax requirements
Identify opportunities for revenue generation, cost‑saving initiatives, and investment strategies to optimize financial performance and support long‑term growth
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or the equivalent in substantial, relevant work experience
Minimum of 8 years of successful experience with considerable knowledge of the nonprofit sector, preferably in a membership organization
Demonstrated ability to lead a nonprofit organization with strong general administrative, organizational, management, partnership‑building skills
Ability to conceptualize, co‑create and implement organizational growth and membership goals
Able to implement measurable strategies and concrete actions that advance the mission
Considerable people management skills and human resources management experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills: proven success in building strong and productive work teams and ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve goals
General fundraising experience and the ability to relate comfortably with a variety of funding sources
Preferred Qualifications
Possess relevant accounting and financial knowledge, including budgeting, managing expenses, tax exemption status and financial oversight
Experience with annual giving, capital campaigns, and planned giving
Strong technology skills, including social media, accounting software, and member databases
Strong volunteer and event‑planning background a plus
Other Details
Reports To: JLR Board of Directors
Schedule: Full Time; 40 hours per week required. Some nights and weekend work required seasonally for Junior League fundraising events and training conferences and monthly board meetings.
Location: Onsite/In‑Person
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
People Management: Will directly supervise three team members.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary of $90,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience
Medical insurance reimbursement
Dental, life, and disability insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid holidays and paid time off
How to Apply To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through our online job postings on LinkedIn and Indeed. You may also email your resume and cover letter to hr@jlrichmond.org. Within the cover letter, you should include your salary requirements. This job posting will close on November 30, 2025.
Start Date The ideal Executive Director candidate will be available to start work in January 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Junior League of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of pursuing and attaining operational excellence within nonprofit organizations, managing the financial health of an organization, and sustaining a marketing and fundraising plan. The Executive Director will bring forward thinking action, teamwork, and collaboration, while honoring the JLR’s 100-year history of advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.
About the Junior League of Richmond Founded in 1926, the Junior League of Richmond is a nonprofit organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Our membership comprises over 550 women in the Greater Richmond area who engage in service projects, professional and leadership training, and networking events throughout the year. Our signature fundraising events are Touch a Truck, Book & Author, and Giving Week. The Junior League of Richmond (JLR) also operates a store in Carytown called The Clothes Rack that generates funds for JLR community programs and membership training. The Clothes Rack’s sales are made possible entirely by the generous donations of clothing, household items, and furnishings from our members, our sustainers, and the community at large.
The Executive Director will manage three staff members – two at our JLR Headquarters office and the Store Manager for The Clothes Rack. The Store Manager leads a team of twelve employees.
Position Overview The Executive Director is the senior leader responsible for the successful management, administration, and strategic advancement of JLR. In collaboration with the Board of Directors, the ED will lead operations, financial management, fundraising, marketing and communications, and strategy development and implementation. This role requires a dynamic, mission-driven leader who brings a combination of nonprofit operational expertise, strategic thinking, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Specific responsibilities include:
Operational and Human Resources Management – 40% General Operations
Lead day-to-day operations of JLR, including membership services, marketing, communications, event management, and administrative functions, to ensure efficient and effective programs and services
Manage vendors, creating preferred vendor list and managing relationships and expectations
Drive continuous improvement in operational processes, policies and practices
Lead and support, in consultation with Clothes Rack Manager, JLR thrift store operations, assisting with marketing, budgets, staffing, and volunteer opportunities
Assure effective new member and new leadership onboarding processes, including organization of leadership retreats and learning events
Assure strong support levels to all members and retired members, providing information, guidance and direction
Ensure the delivery of high-quality services, programs, and events that add value to members and advance the mission
Engage in special projects as directed by the Board
Manage physical upkeep of JLR’s offices and thrift store, which includes managing vendor services that support maintenance and resolving necessary repairs for each location
Human Resources
Hire, train, and coach small staff of 2 full-time and several part-time associates to high performance, offering regular coaching and feedback
Collaborate with the executive board and HR committee to implement performance metrics/key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress of staff
Manage employee benefits plans, and audit monthly invoices for accuracy
Work with insurance brokers, providing census information as requested and enroll and onboard all employees with role clarity, policies, required paperwork and benefits information and process any status or benefits changes
Manage employee SIMPLE IRA, implementation and administration
Develop strong work culture, respond to employee relations and performance issues, handling performance improvement conversations or conflict situations
Collaborate with Board and Fund Development Committee to create an annual fundraising plan with goals and to create a campaign and giving strategy
Attend and lead overall fundraising activities, while creating guidance and support for all committee fundraising events
Produce and regularly update financial reporting for fundraising events, campaigns, sponsorships, and individual gifts
Develop and implement an annual donor cultivation and engagement plan in partnership with the Vice President of Fund Development and Fund Development Committee Leaders
Create and strengthen sponsorship opportunities for JLR events and community programs
Meet or exceed annual fundraising goals in partnership with the Vice President of Fund Development and the Fund Development Committees
Strategic Leadership and Board Relationship – 20%
Collaborate with the Board and key stakeholders to implement strategic plans, objectives, and policies
Stay abreast of community needs, regulatory changes, and best practices to guide decision-making and enhance the membership, services and community impact of The Junior League of Richmond
Provide a marketing and advertising plan to enhance JLR’s visibility, programs and events
Lead organizational development of the organization, including helping new board members onboard into roles, and ensure staff development
Prepare for board meetings, committees, and task forces, providing guidance and support to board members in governance matters, strategic decision-making, and adherence to bylaws and policies.
Create strategies to recruit new members, market the Junior League of Richmond through various mediums, and create value propositions for membership
Develop the annual budget in partnership with the Accountant
Ensure compliance tasks and financial reporting are completed timely by JLR staff and accounting firm; this includes the annual financial review, filing of 990s, and fulfillment of local, state, and federal tax requirements
Identify opportunities for revenue generation, cost‑saving initiatives, and investment strategies to optimize financial performance and support long‑term growth
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or the equivalent in substantial, relevant work experience
Minimum of 8 years of successful experience with considerable knowledge of the nonprofit sector, preferably in a membership organization
Demonstrated ability to lead a nonprofit organization with strong general administrative, organizational, management, partnership‑building skills
Ability to conceptualize, co‑create and implement organizational growth and membership goals
Able to implement measurable strategies and concrete actions that advance the mission
Considerable people management skills and human resources management experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills: proven success in building strong and productive work teams and ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve goals
General fundraising experience and the ability to relate comfortably with a variety of funding sources
Preferred Qualifications
Possess relevant accounting and financial knowledge, including budgeting, managing expenses, tax exemption status and financial oversight
Experience with annual giving, capital campaigns, and planned giving
Strong technology skills, including social media, accounting software, and member databases
Strong volunteer and event‑planning background a plus
Other Details
Reports To: JLR Board of Directors
Schedule: Full Time; 40 hours per week required. Some nights and weekend work required seasonally for Junior League fundraising events and training conferences and monthly board meetings.
Location: Onsite/In‑Person
Exempt/Non‑Exempt: Exempt
People Management: Will directly supervise three team members.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary of $90,000 to $125,000, commensurate with experience
Medical insurance reimbursement
Dental, life, and disability insurance
Retirement plan with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid holidays and paid time off
How to Apply To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through our online job postings on LinkedIn and Indeed. You may also email your resume and cover letter to hr@jlrichmond.org. Within the cover letter, you should include your salary requirements. This job posting will close on November 30, 2025.
Start Date The ideal Executive Director candidate will be available to start work in January 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement The Junior League of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
#J-18808-Ljbffr