Christian Adoption Services Executive Director
Baptist Children Homes, Indian Trail, NC, United States
Job Title: Christian Adoption Services Executive Director
Department: CAS
Reports To: President/CEO
Revised Date: March 2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Summary
The Executive Director of Christian Adoption Services provides visionary, spiritual, andoperational leadership ensuring excellence in adoption services while advancing the Christ centered mission of CAS. This leader embodies biblical values and champions the sanctity of life.This position is responsible for cultivating and nurturing donor relationships while leading theoverall donor advancement strategies.The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, growth, and sustainability of theadoption ministry. This role oversees strategy, program excellence, staff leadership, fundraising,donor relations, and national expansion, while ensuring alignment with the vision, policies, andleadership of Baptist Children’s Homes. The Executive Director serves as the primary spokesperson and champion for the adoptionprogram and plays a key role in advancing organizational reputation, partnerships, and financialsustainability.
Qualifications:
Required
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the statement of faith ofBCH
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in adoption, child welfare, orrelated nonprofit services
• Proven experience leading teams of 25+ staff members
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and relationshipmanagement
• Strong knowledge of adoption laws, regulations, and best practices
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred
• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, nonprofit leadership, or related field
• Experience leading a national or multi-state adoption organization
• Experience operating within a larger parent ministry or complex organizationalstructure
• Licensed clinical or social work background
• Established relationships within Christian, adoption, or child welfare networks
Essential Responsibilities
Strategic & Ministry Leadership
• Provide vision and strategic direction for the adoption agency’s national growth andimpact which will lead to year over year growth of adoptions
• Develop and implement multi-year strategic plans aligned BCH mission, vision andgoals
• Identify opportunities for program expansion, innovation, and increased adoptionoutcomes
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and international adoption regulationsand accreditation standards
Operational & Program Oversight
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the adoption agency, ensuring excellence,consistency, compliance and agency accreditation
• Lead and manage the staff, including senior managers and clinical professionals
• Ensure the successful completion of approximately 60 adoptions annually whilemaintaining high ethical and care standards
• Establish and monitor program metrics, outcomes, and continuous improvementinitiatives
• Collaborate closely with foster care and residential care leadership to ensurecoordinated services where applicable.
Staff Leadership & Culture
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing, mission-driven staff
• Foster a Christ-centered organizational culture marked by compassion,accountability, and professional excellence
• Provide leadership development, performance management, and successionplanning
• Encourage spiritual growth, prayer, and faith integration among staff
Fundraising & Donor Relations
• Serve as the primary leader for adoption-related fundraising initiatives
• Partner with the parent ministry’s advancement team to design and execute annualand long-term fundraising strategies
• Cultivate, steward, and solicit major donors, churches, foundations, and corporatepartners
• Represent the adoption ministry in donor meetings, events, and public forums
• Ensure financial sustainability of the adoption program through diversified revenuestreams
Financial & Administrative Oversight
• Develop and manage the adoption ministry’s budget in collaboration with thefinance team
• Ensure responsible stewardship of resources and financial accountability
• Monitor revenue, expenses, and program sustainability
• Participate in organizational planning and reporting processes
External Relations & Advocacy
• Serve as a national ambassador for the adoption ministry within Christian,nonprofit, and child welfare communities
• Build strategic partnerships with churches, agencies, and referral sources
• Advocate for ethical, Christ-centered adoption practices
• Support public relations and communications efforts related to adoption services
Core Competencies
• Visionary and strategic leadership
• Spiritual maturity and servant leadership
• Fundraising and donor engagement
• Operational excellence and compliance
• Staff development and team building
• Financial stewardship and accountability
Working Conditions
• Regular national travel required
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed
• Emotionally demanding work environment requiring resilience and compassion
Faith & Mission Alignment (BCH Requirement)
BCH is a Christ-centered organization committed to sharing hope and changing lives, with beliefsrooted in Jesus Christ. Employees are expected to support BCH’s mission, purpose, and spiritualemphasis through professional conduct and service.
• Professes to be a Christian believer.
• Submits an individual Statement of Faith, Acknowledgement, and Pledge as part ofemployment requirements.
EQUIPMENT:
Ability to operate standard office machines such as copier, computer, fax, etc. Ability to workwithin Excel, Word and design software programs.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general information. Ability to effectively communicatewith others, including managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS:
Regular contact with subordinates and/or other departments as well as outside individuals andgroups to represent Baptist Children's Homes of NC, Inc. in a positive manner. Contactsoutside of the agency where improper handling of situations may adversely affect the agency’simage.
MENTAL / VISUAL / AUDITORY DEMAND:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formand ability to draw conclusions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear both in person and on the telephone.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA:
Complies with agency policies and procedures concerning confidentiality, including payroll,budgeting and HIPAA regulations involving all aspects of departmental staff information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly requiredto sit and stand, use hands and fingers, walk, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift 25 pounds. Ability to enter and drive a motor vehicle.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job; usual office working conditions,with some outdoor environments when visiting project sites. Primarily office-based withstandard office equipment and prolonged computer use. Occasional travel and extended hoursmay be required around major events