President & Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and direction for all aspects of Meals on Wheels Orange County (MOWOC). Reporting to a 16-member Board of Directors, the CEO will oversee the $20 million budget. The direct reports to the CEO are the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer, Chief Development Officer, Vice President of Care Services, Vice President of Social Services, Vice President of Food Services, Senior Director of Human Resources, and Executive Assistant. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic Planning & Execution
Drives the development and execution of the organization’s strategic vision, aligning short- and long-range goals with the mission and Board priorities.
Identifies and pursues programmatic and social enterprise growth opportunities to expand the organization’s impact and reach.
Monitors and evaluates program outcomes to measure success and inform decision-making.
Fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement throughout the organization.
Engages in ongoing research to anticipate changes in the landscape and inform future-focused planning.
Fiscal Oversight & Administration
In partnership with the Chief Financial Officer, leads the annual budget process and ensures fiscal health through robust budget management.
Ensures strict oversight of government and health care funding compliance and ensures strong accounting and operational controls are in place.
Mitigates organizational risk by proactively managing legal and regulatory matters, leveraging internal and external expertise as needed.
Fundraising & External Relations
Serves as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the organization, building public awareness of its mission and impact.
In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer, develops and implements comprehensive fundraising strategies, including major gifts, grants, corporate sponsorships, and events.
Cultivates and maintains key relationships with government officials, industry leaders, donors, and other community partners to advance the mission and secure sustainable funding.
Represents MOWOC at public events, conferences, collaboratives, and in media opportunities.
Team Leadership & Culture
Provides direction and leadership, modeling organizational values and a high standard of professional ethics.
Builds and nurtures a culture of excellence, cooperation, and accountability, creating an environment that attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
Supervises and mentors a diverse team of direct reports, overseeing all hiring, disciplinary, and termination processes.
Ensures a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity across all levels of the organization.
Governance & Accountability
Partners closely with the Board of Directors to ensure effective governance and a shared commitment to the strategic plan.
Provides the Board and its committees with relevant and meaningful operational and financial reports.
Supports the Board in recruiting, onboarding, and engaging new members.
Develops and implements organizational policies, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
