Chief Executive Officer

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• Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Location : Denver, CO Reports to : Board of Directors Supervises : Chief Financial Officer, Director of Development, Director of Survivor Services, future Operations & HR Director and Facilities Manager Exempt : Yes Benefits : Medical – Kaiser Permanente, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan; 90% of Health Insurance Premiums paid by employer Salary : $140,000 - $160,000 About SafeHouse Denver SafeHouse Denver is the only organization in the City and County of Denver that provides both emergency shelter and non-residential counseling and advocacy services exclusively to adult, child, and youth survivors of domestic violence.
• Founded in 1977, SafeHouse Denver is deeply rooted in a mission to support survivors in reclaiming their lives.
• With approximately 25 staff members and an annual budget exceeding $2 million, SafeHouse Denver is poised for continued growth and impact.
• Position Summary The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads SafeHouse Denver in partnership with the Board of Directors, providing strategic vision, operational oversight, and public leadership.
• The CEO is responsible for ensuring the financial health, program quality, and organizational integrity of the agency.
• This role demands a leader who is mission-driven and business-minded, with the ability to make data-informed decisions, foster collaboration, support staff, and cultivate partnerships across the community.
• Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Vision Lead development and execution of SafeHouse Denver’s strategic plan, in collaboration with the Board of Directors.
• Communicate a compelling, survivor-centered vision that inspires staff, partners, donors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor local, state, and federal trends in domestic violence advocacy, policy, and funding.
• Identify strategic opportunities and risks.
• Operational & Financial Management Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure alignment of programs with the mission and strategic priorities.
• Work with Chief Financial Officer to establish and manage the ~$2M annual budget; ensure financial integrity, accountability and effective financial controls; oversee financial operations including financial and grant reporting and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, financial and regulatory requirements, including risk management, confidentiality, data protection, and shelter safety.
• Hire, mentor, and collaborate with key leadership (CFO, Director of Development, Director of Survivor Services, Facilities Manager, and future Operations & HR Director).
• Revenue Generation & Fundraising Partner with the Director of Development to design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy (major gifts, government contracts, foundations, corporate, individual donors).
• Serve as a principal steward for major donors, foundations, government funders, and corporate partners.
• Cultivate new funding relationships and deepen existing ones.

Board Governance & Relations Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors :

Public Representation & Advocacy Serve as the public face of SafeHouse Denver :

Qualifications Required :

Preferred :

Personal Attributes We seek a leader who exemplifies :

Emotional Intelligence :

Data-Informed Decision-Making :

Collaborative Leadership :

Inclusive Leadership :

Resilience & Humility :

Strategic Judgment :

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