Helping Hands of Georgetown

Position Overview

The Executive Director is the leader of Helping Hands and maintains the overall operational well being of the organization. This includes interactions with the many volunteers and donors who sustain the organization. The Executive Director is a skilled administrator and a person who inspires and develops members of the community through building powerful relationships. Together with the Board and staff, the Executive Director develops programmatic, organizational, and financial strategies, and carries out the plans and policies authorized by the Board of Directors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Vision & Strategy

• Work closely with the Board of Directors and Board Committees to set the strategic direction of the organization and develop and implement policies and programs that support the organization’s mission
• Communicate effectively with the Board of Directors in a timely and accurate manner, providing all necessary information allowing the Board of Directors to make informed decisions
• Serve as principal spokesperson, representative, liaison, and advocate with community partners and funding agencies
• Ensure representation of the organization at community events
• Oversee programs, assuring that they align with the organization’s mission and goals
• Collaborate with the Resource Committee to develop an actionable plan for fundraising
• Collaborate with the Resource Committee to establish reasonable yet ambitious fundraising expansion goals
• Function as primary grant writer 
• Collaborate with the Marketing & Development Committee to establish short- and long-term goals and develop an implementation process
• Identify and cultivate new funding sources and opportunities
• Maintain and deepen the relationships and communications with current funders
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors to strategize, plan, and solicit major corporate sponsors and individual donors
• Plan and execute annual Fundraising and Donor Appreciation Events

Administrative and Organizational Management

• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the organization
• Manage staff and volunteers, delegating responsibilities, setting clear expectations and goals, and providing training and development opportunities
• Oversee Marketing, Development, Programs, and Operations components of the organization
• Develop and implement systems and processes to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the organization
• Manage all finances and monthly cash flow
• As the face of Helping Hands of Georgetown, participate in collaborative meetings with other non-profits and meetings with city partners, including but not limited to Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, Southwestern University, City of Georgetown, Georgetown Independent School District, and Georgetown Ministerial Alliance
• Stay abreast of City activities
• Coordinate Fundraisers and Events
• Coordinate monthly Board of Directors meetings and Annual Planning Session
• Participate in public speaking engagements as 

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in non-profit management
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as needed
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license

About Helping Hands

Helping Hands of Georgetown is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2015 by longtime local resident Bob Weimer. HHG began as a relatively simple idea … to feed the hungry and underserved of Georgetown, TX. Bob created a way to empower those less fortunate with the means to grow and succeed.

Today, our organization has grown to serve 600 Brown Bag lunches a week PLUS a good hot meal served every Sunday. In addition, faced with the COVID pandemic that resulted in job lay-offs, businesses closing, and no school lunch programs, we launched our Mobile Food Pantry in March 2020. We are now providing 125 pantry bags, each containing the fixings for 5-6 meals, each week to the families we serve. 

Our success is due to the volunteers who offer their time and talents as well as local organizations and businesses who provide lunches for our people. We couldn’t make this program a reality without them.