Apply to be BRA's Executive Director

About Breast Cancer Recovery in Action (BRA)

Since 2021, Breast Cancer Recovery in Action (BRA) has been walking alongside women navigating life during and after a breast cancer diagnosis—supporting them not just in recovery, but in rebuilding strength, confidence, and community.

Through research-based programs that integrate exercise, nutrition, and emotional support, BRA meets women in a deeply personal and often vulnerable season—and helps them move forward with resilience and hope.

As BRA continues to grow its reach and impact across Middle Tennessee, we are seeking an Executive Director to help lead this next chapter.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is energized by people, purpose, and progress. As Executive Director, you will serve as the face of BRA—leading strategy, driving fundraising, and building the relationships that sustain and expand BRA’s impact.

While this role is remote, it is not behind-the-scenes. Success in this role comes from being actively engaged in the community—building connections, attending events, cultivating donors, and representing BRA in meaningful, visible ways. You’ll partner with a committed Board and a passionate network of volunteers and contractors—bringing both structure and heart to a mission that deeply matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Board Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors.
• Implement BRA’s 2026–2028 Strategic Plan.
• Partner with the Governance, Development, and Programs Committees to align strategy with execution.
• Provide regular operational, financial, and impact reporting to the Board.
• Translate board-level strategy into clear operational plans with measurable outcomes.

2. Fundraising & Development (Primary Focus Area)

• Lead and execute BRA’s annual fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, sponsors, and foundations.
• Partner with the Development Committee to diversify and expand revenue streams beyond signature events.
• Oversee grant writing, reporting, and donor communications.
• Support and guide fundraising events (including OctoBRAfest), ensuring strong donor engagement and long-term sustainability.

3. Operations & Administration

• Provide day-to-day leadership for organizational operations.
• Oversee budget management in partnership with the Treasurer and Governance Committee.
• Ensure financial oversight, compliance, and reporting integrity.
• Supervise the bookkeeper, member coordinator, trainers, marketing staff, nutritionist, and other contractors or part-time support.
• Manage insurance coverage and maintain compliance readiness.
• Handle key communications and systems, including:
• Managing the Info@ inbox with timely responses.
• Overseeing database integrity and member records (may delegate, but remains accountable).
• Approving and scheduling mission-aligned social media posts.
• Coordinating and distributing monthly member calendars.
• Ensuring consistent communication with staff and volunteers.

4. Program Oversight & Community Engagement

• Oversee the quality and consistency of all BRA programs, ensuring research-based approaches remain the foundation of exercise, nutrition, and emotional support offerings.
• Lead and direct all independent contractors, manage contracts and negotiations, and approve programming schedules.
• Keep survivor-centered care at the core of all service delivery.
• Provide leadership and support to volunteer facilitators and trainers.
• Evaluate program outcomes and impact data.
• Represent BRA at community events, healthcare partnerships, and public speaking opportunities.

5. Organizational Growth & Infrastructure

• Identify operational efficiencies and implement system improvements.
• Develop scalable processes to reduce founder dependency.
• Evaluate expansion opportunities in partnership with Board committees.
• Build internal clarity around roles, responsibilities, and volunteer engagement.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of nonprofit leadership experience (preferred in health, wellness, or community-based organizations)
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major gifts, grants, and corporate sponsorships.
• Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Directors.
• Strong operational leadership experience in small organizations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Deep passion for supporting breast cancer survivors and a strong commitment to BRA’s mission.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Collaborative in approach, yet decisive when direction is needed.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence and relational maturity in working with diverse stakeholders.
• Fundraising-forward mindset with confidence and comfort making direct asks.
• Highly organized with a systems-oriented approach to managing priorities and workflow.
• Equally effective operating at the strategic vision level and in the details of day-to-day administration.

Time Expectation: Full-time 40 hours with a strong focus in September and October

Compensation: $75,000 – $80,000 annually (dependent on experience and skills) 

Reports to: Board President

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter through our application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.