About Care Share:
Care Share Health Alliance is a North Carolina based non-profit organization with a mission of collaborating for health equity. Since its founding in 2008, Care Share has evolved from a statewide resource and technical assistance center to a dynamic collaborative network builder and partner working to bridge gaps in access to care for low-income, uninsured, and underserved populations.
Over the years, Care Share’s work has evolved in response to the changing landscape of health equity in North Carolina. While our roots are in providing technical assistance and serving as a trusted resource partner, our focus has broadened to include building local capacity, supporting collaborative networks, and fostering cross-sector partnerships. Our work is guided by a commitment to community voice and the lived experiences of those most impacted by health inequities. We believe meaningful change is co-created with communities, not for them.
Recent efforts have included initiatives around health insurance access, addressing the social drivers of health, and strengthening the integration of human services and healthcare systems.
Care Share is in a period of thoughtful evolution—building on its strong foundation as a trusted partner in health equity while refining its focus to meet the changing needs of communities across North Carolina. This moment of strategic realignment reflects our commitment to living more fully into our mission and values, strengthening partnerships, and exploring new opportunities for impact.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) leadership role that requires occasional travel for organizational business, both within North Carolina and potentially beyond. The Executive Director will play a central role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization. Primary responsibilities include ensuring that Care Share operates effectively, remains mission-driven, and delivers meaningful impact at both the state and community levels. This dynamic leader will oversee a small team that currently includes full-time and part time staff and contractors, with the potential for future growth. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and plays a key role in shaping an inclusive and collaborative organizational culture.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Director is responsible for leading Care Share’s strategic direction, financial stewardship, organizational operations, and statewide impact in advancing health equity. This role requires a balance of visionary leadership, strong fiscal and operational management, strategic relationship-building, and commitment to centering community voice and lived experience.
Development & External Relations (35%)
● Lead organizational fundraising strategy, including grant writing, donor stewardship, donor solicitation, and corporate giving.
● Build and sustain strong relationships with funders, partners, and individuals committed to health equity.
● Oversee development of communication strategies and materials that support fundraising and amplify Care Share’s mission and impact.
● Represent Care Share in external forums, networks, and public events to enhance visibility and engagement.
● Build and maintain strategic partnerships with community organizations, health systems, and state and national leaders aligned with Care Share’s mission.
● Proven ability to engage community members and key partners in meaningful ways that inform strategy, build trust, and foster collaborative action.
Organizational Strategy & Program Impact (25%)
● Lead the development and implementation of the organizational strategic plan in partnership with staff and the board.
● Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure staff-developed work plans align with Care Share’s mission and organizational goals.
● Ensure internal alignment across programs and operations while cultivating partnerships that advance Care Share’s strategic priorities.
● Engage communities and community-based networks to ensure strategies remain relevant and responsive.
Fiscal Management & Stewardship (20%)
● Provide strategic financial leadership to ensure the organization’s long-term health, sustainability, and alignment with mission goals.
● Develop and manage the annual operating budget in partnership with staff, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic and programmatic priorities.
● Oversee day-to-day financial operations—including internal controls, budgeting processes, and compliance—in collaboration with the business manager and accountant.
● Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal fiscal regulations and nonprofit reporting requirements.
● Present timely, accurate financial reports and projections to the Board to support strategic planning and informed governance.
● Monitor revenue and expenditures to promote sound stewardship of funds and maintain financial viability.
Organizational Culture & Team Development (10%)
● Foster an inclusive, equitable workplace culture grounded in collaboration, trust, learning, and shared accountability.
● Oversee all core human resource functions, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, and performance management.
● Develop and adapt the organization’s staffing structure to support growth, sustainability, and alignment with evolving priorities and capacity.
● Establish and maintain equitable compensation structures, benefits, and personnel policies in consultation with staff and the board.
● Remain resourceful and proactive in identifying human resource tools, consultants, and systems that strengthen internal capacity and compliance.
Board Engagement & Governance (10%)
● Facilitate meetings and varied activities of the board’s committees in partnership with the Board Chair or Executive Committee.
● Prepare quarterly written updates for board and staff on organizational performance and strategic progress.
● Support board recruitment, orientation, and ongoing development with attention to diversity and leadership sustainability.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
● Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, public health, or community-based organizations.
● Demonstrated experience managing organizational budgets and overseeing financial operations.
● Proven success in both developing fundraising strategy and executing key activities, including donor acquisition, cultivation, and grant writing.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and key partners.
● Familiarity with nonprofit board governance and engagement.
● Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education, lived experience and professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
● Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofit, public health, or community-based organizations.
● Masters’ degree in healthcare administration, nonprofit leadership, business administration, public health, public policy, or related field.
● Experience leading organizations through periods of change, growth, or strategic realignment.
● Understanding of nonprofit governance and experience working with or supporting a board of directors.
● Experience building internal systems or infrastructure.
● Experience working with or within networks, coalitions, or multi-sector collaboratives.
● Experience in managing remote teams or virtual work environments
CORE COMPETENCIES & VALUES
● Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity and centering community voice.
● Respect for and understanding of historical impacts of race and the impacts on health.
● Expertise in or knowledge of North Carolina healthcare and health improvement environment.
● Working knowledge of public health, community health, North Carolina state and federal health policy, safety net organizations in North Carolina, and community-based models of care to improve health and health equity.
● Addresses and resolves conflict with empathy and transparency, fostering trust across staff, partners, and community relationships.
● Adapts to shifting priorities and organizational needs with openness, resilience, and a solution-oriented mindset.
● Understands and navigates across cultures through personal and community experience—not just formal language training.
● Builds trust and connection across languages and cultures in ways that honor community voice and relationships.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Care Share Health Alliance operates as a virtual organization with a Post Office Box and optional meeting space in Raleigh, North Carolina. While in-state residency is currently preferred, we welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of location. The Executive Director must be able to travel to Raleigh and other locations as needed for meetings, events, and organizational business.
COMPENSATION
Salary range: $100,000 -$110,000
Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plan, generous paid time off, and professional development.
APPLICATION
To apply, candidates should visit: https://form.typeform.com/to/atUvH4Fa?typeform-source=www.google.com
As an equal opportunity employer, Care Share is committed to fostering a diverse, multicultural work environment with a commitment to our values and mission. Care Share strongly encourages applicants from people of color and other diverse backgrounds.
