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Executive Director - National Home Funeral Alliance

Job Title: Executive Director
Organization: National Home Funeral Alliance (NHFA)
Location: Remote, National
Position Type: 30 hours per week cap without prior board approval; 1099 Subcontractor
Hourly Compensation: $32 - $38

About the National Home Funeral Alliance (NHFA)

The National Home Funeral Alliance is a nonprofit organization committed to educating individuals, families, and communities about the practice of home funerals and community deathcare. Through our efforts, we aim to empower people to reclaim their roles in the care and honoring of their dead, while promoting a more sustainable, respectful, and personal approach to deathcare.

Position Summary

The Executive Director (ED) of the National Home Funeral Alliance will be a dynamic, strategic leader responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the organization, overseeing critical initiatives, and working in close partnership with the board of directors and volunteers. The ED will be tasked with driving the organization’s vision forward, managing fundraising efforts, expanding membership, and leading educational initiatives aimed at promoting the practice of home funerals.
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As a remote position, the ED will be expected to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain consistent communication with staff and board members.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

  • Act as the project manager for NHFA’s initiatives, ensuring that key tasks are completed in a timely and organized manner.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with the board, volunteers, and contractors, delegating tasks as necessary.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations, including managing email inboxes (info@, admin@) and responding to inquiries within 24 hours.
  • Set clear priorities, track progress on goals, and provide regular updates to the board.
  • Ensure smooth administrative operations by collaborating with staff, volunteers, and contractors to meet organizational goals.

​Fundraising & Revenue Generation

  • Raise $60,000–$65,000 annually through various channels, including merchandise sales, guidebook donations, grants, fundraisers, events, directory listings, and individual donors.
  • Plan and execute fundraising events such as webinars, speaking events, and outreach campaigns.
  • Develop and implement strategies to expand NHFA’s donor base and improve fundraising efforts.
  • Attend at least one fundraising training session to enhance skills in donor development and resource generation.

​Membership & Volunteer Coordination

  • Increase NHFA membership by 10% through targeted outreach, strategic partnerships, and exploring a tiered membership model.
  • Coordinate volunteers to meet organizational goals and ensure a supportive and engaged volunteer network.
  • Manage membership communications and address inquiries from current and prospective members.

Educational Initiatives

  • Develop and promote educational programs targeted at various audiences, including local deathcare groups, deathcare professionals, end-of-life workers, and community members.
  • Oversee the creation of a course aimed at mortuary schools and pitch it to select schools.
  • Manage and coordinate the NHFA Speaker’s Bureau, ensuring speakers are prepared to educate about community-led deathcare.
  • Project manage NHFA’s monthly webinars, ensuring timely execution and promotion of each event.

​Administrative & Operational Duties

  • Set and maintain personal work hours, notifying the board of any scheduling changes in advance.
  • Track time and activity for organizational accountability and reporting.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate would possess:
  • Experience in nonprofit management, ideally with a proven track record in fundraising and volunteer coordination.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives and deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and educational content creation experience.
  • Experience with educational program development and delivery (preferred).
  • Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
  • Experience in or passion for end-of-life care, home funerals, or deathcare education (highly desirable).
  • Previous nonprofit board experience (preferred); NHFA welcomes prior board members to apply.

​Work Environment & Schedule

  • Remote work environment, with flexible hours set by the ED and prior notice to the board.
  • Timely communication (24-hour email/Slack response on weekdays) is essential for maintaining organizational momentum.
  • This is a full-time position with a 1099 Subcontractor arrangement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in this role to [email protected] with the subject line “NHFA Executive Director Application.”
Please include examples of any experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and educational program development.
The position will remain open until filled, and we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
The National Home Funeral Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.