Executive Director

Executive Director

NAMI Cook County North Suburban (CCNS) | Skokie, IL | Part-Time (30 hrs/week)

NAMI Cook County North Suburban is seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization and advance our mission of providing advocacy, education, and support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

Position Overview

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of NAMI CCNS. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED oversees daily operations, a professional staff, and a robust volunteer network to ensure organizational sustainability and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Partner with the Board to implement our Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with NAMI National's Standards of Excellence
• Provide regular reports to the Board on financial health, program metrics, and operational goals

Fundraising & Financial Stewardship

• Serve as the primary fundraiser, diversifying revenue through individual giving, corporate partnerships, and grants
• Lead major annual events, including the NAMI CCNS Gala and NAMIWalks
• Manage the annual budget and ensure fiscal integrity (no government funding is received)

Community Engagement & Advocacy

• Act as the face of NAMI in the north suburbs, building partnerships with schools, hospitals, and local legislators
• Expand visibility for core programs like Family-to-Family, Ending the Silence, and In Our Own Voice

Operational Management

• Recruit, mentor, and supervise staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of inclusion and lived-experience leadership
• Ensure program fidelity and accurate data collection for all affiliate services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of nonprofit leadership experience, ideally in mental health, human services, or advocacy
• Proven track record in donor cultivation and successful grant writing
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Nonprofit Management, Social Work, or Business preferred
• Deep commitment to mental health advocacy; lived experience as a peer or family member is highly valued
• Exceptional public speaking, financial acumen (budgeting/IRS 990 oversight), and ability to lead a diverse, grassroots team

How to Apply

• Submit a cover letter and resume to Quentin Egan at ***email_hidden***