Helping Hearts will focus on advocacy for grieving families, grief education and workforce development, volunteer training, community-building through conferences, scholarship programs, and direct ...
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Helping Hearts will focus on advocacy for grieving families, grief education and workforce development, volunteer training, community-building through conferences, scholarship programs, and direct ...
Executive Director
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Helping Hearts will focus on advocacy for grieving families, grief education and workforce development, volunteer training, community-building through conferences, scholarship programs, and direct ...
Executive Director
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Helping Hearts will focus on advocacy for grieving families, grief education and workforce development, volunteer training, community-building through conferences, scholarship programs, and direct ...
Executive Director
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Helping Hearts will focus on advocacy for grieving families, grief education and workforce development, volunteer training, community-building through conferences, scholarship programs, and direct ...
Executive Director
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
Helping Hearts will focus on advocacy for grieving families, grief education and workforce development, volunteer training, community-building through conferences, scholarship programs, and direct ...
Grief Counselor/Community Liaison
New Braunfels, TX · On-site
$17 - $21.75/hr
Direct Services * Assists in the implementation of support groups, memorial services, special ... Grief camps and retreats, * Community collaboratives, and by * Providing referrals to other ...
Grief Counselor/Community Liaison
New Braunfels, TX · On-site
$17 - $21.75/hr
Direct Services * Assists in the implementation of support groups, memorial services, special ... Grief camps and retreats, * Community collaboratives, and by * Providing referrals to other ...
Grief Counselor/Community Liaison
$17 - $21.75/hr
Direct Services * Assists in the implementation of support groups, memorial services, special ... Grief camps and retreats, * Community collaboratives, and by * Providing referrals to other ...
Grief Counselor/Community Liaison
$17 - $21.75/hr
Direct Services * Assists in the implementation of support groups, memorial services, special ... Grief camps and retreats, * Community collaboratives, and by * Providing referrals to other ...
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Hospice Bereavement Coordinator / Grief Support Specialist
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
... grief, death and bereavement ... Reporting to the Clinical Director and Director of Social Services, this position works closely ...
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Hospice Bereavement Coordinator / Grief Support Specialist
Tucson, AZ · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
... grief, death and bereavement ... Reporting to the Clinical Director and Director of Social Services, this position works closely ...
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Clinical Manager for Spiritual & Grief Care
$81K - $104K/yr
... by the Director of Pastoral Care that meet the Common Qualifications and Competencies for ... About the Center for Spiritual & Grief Care at Cincinnati Children's Our spiritual and grief care ...
Clinical Manager for Spiritual & Grief Care
$81K - $104K/yr
... by the Director of Pastoral Care that meet the Common Qualifications and Competencies for ... About the Center for Spiritual & Grief Care at Cincinnati Children's Our spiritual and grief care ...
... direct counseling and peer support to the active and bereaved patient/family units with a focus on ... Develops and coordinates special programs related to grief support. Develops and coordinates ...
... direct counseling and peer support to the active and bereaved patient/family units with a focus on ... Develops and coordinates special programs related to grief support. Develops and coordinates ...
Clinical Manager for Spiritual & Grief Care
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$81K - $104K/yr
... by the Director of Pastoral Care that meet the Common Qualifications and Competencies for ... About the Center for Spiritual & Grief Care at Cincinnati Children's Our spiritual and grief care ...
Clinical Manager for Spiritual & Grief Care
Cincinnati, OH · On-site
$81K - $104K/yr
... by the Director of Pastoral Care that meet the Common Qualifications and Competencies for ... About the Center for Spiritual & Grief Care at Cincinnati Children's Our spiritual and grief care ...
Children's grief support counselor -Williamsport, Wellsboro, Cole Areas
Williamsport, PA · On-site
$23.60 - $35.38/hr
... direct counseling and peer support to the active and bereaved patient/family units with a focus on ... Develops and coordinates special programs related to grief support. Develops and coordinates ...
Children's grief support counselor -Williamsport, Wellsboro, Cole Areas
Williamsport, PA · On-site
$23.60 - $35.38/hr
... direct counseling and peer support to the active and bereaved patient/family units with a focus on ... Develops and coordinates special programs related to grief support. Develops and coordinates ...
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities Utilizes ...
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities Utilizes ...
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job ...
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Jonesboro, AR · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities • Utilizes ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Jonesboro, AR · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities • Utilizes ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Collierville, TN · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Collierville, TN · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Jonesboro, AR · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities • Utilizes ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Jonesboro, AR · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities • Utilizes ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Collierville, TN · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job ...
Counselor-Grief Senior
Collierville, TN · On-site
... grief and loss, and developing and coordinating discharge plans to ensure continuity of care ... Reports to Executive Director. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Population Served Job ...
Grief Counselor
Collierville, TN · On-site
Reports to Director of Clinical Bereavement. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities * Utilizes social work skills by conducting psychosocial assessments of patients and families of all ...
Grief Counselor
Collierville, TN · On-site
Reports to Director of Clinical Bereavement. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities * Utilizes social work skills by conducting psychosocial assessments of patients and families of all ...
Grief Counselor
Collierville, TN · On-site
Reports to Director of Clinical Bereavement. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities * Utilizes social work skills by conducting psychosocial assessments of patients and families of all ...
Grief Counselor
Collierville, TN · On-site
Reports to Director of Clinical Bereavement. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities * Utilizes social work skills by conducting psychosocial assessments of patients and families of all ...
Reports to Director of Clinical Bereavement. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities * Utilizes social work skills by conducting psychosocial assessments of patients and families of all ...
Reports to Director of Clinical Bereavement. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities * Utilizes social work skills by conducting psychosocial assessments of patients and families of all ...
Caring Ministries Director
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$58K - $62K/yr
Caring Ministries Director First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs Full-Time Benefits ... Oversee care programs such as Growing Through Grief * Meet with individuals seeking prayer, care ...
Caring Ministries Director
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$58K - $62K/yr
Caring Ministries Director First Presbyterian Church of Colorado Springs Full-Time Benefits ... Oversee care programs such as Growing Through Grief * Meet with individuals seeking prayer, care ...
Director Grief information
What is the difference between Director Grief vs Grief Counselor?
| Aspect | Director Grief | Grief Counselor |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field; leadership experience | Master's degree or certification in counseling, psychology, or social work |
| Work Environment | Administrative roles, overseeing grief programs, managing staff | Direct client interaction, providing emotional support |
| Industry Usage | Hospitals, hospices, nonprofit organizations | Hospitals, counseling centers, support groups |
| Common Search/Comparison | Leadership in grief services | Individual grief support roles |
While both roles focus on grief, the Director Grief oversees programs and manages teams, whereas a Grief Counselor provides direct emotional support to individuals. The roles differ mainly in scope, responsibilities, and work environment.
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Job description
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ABOUT HELPING HEARTS
Helping Hearts is a newly launched national nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring dignity and connection to those carrying unattended grief. Founded by David Kessler, Helping Hearts was created to address the critical gaps in grief support that private-sector models cannot fill, including volunteer mobilization, policy advocacy, conferences, scholarships, and community-based healing initiatives. Helping Hearts will focus on advocacy for grieving families, grief education and workforce development, volunteer training, community-building through conferences, scholarship programs, and direct grief support services.
Helping Hearts exists to restore dignity and connection to those carrying unattended grief by providing compassionate support, educating communities in grief care, and advocating for the rights of children and families affected by death. The organization envisions a compassionate world where every loss is honored, every griever is seen, and no heart heals alone.
Headquartered in Los Angeles (Studio City), Helping Hearts is designed to be a national organization with leadership based in Los Angeles.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Executive Director (ED) is the founding operational leader of Helping Hearts. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working in close partnership with Founder David Kessler, the ED will build the organization's infrastructure, operational systems, and early program strategy from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to shape a national nonprofit at inception. The ED must be entrepreneurial, operationally strong, and comfortable creating organizational structures. The ED will establish policies, systems, governance practices, and staffing plans while collaborating with the Founder and Board to prioritize early program initiatives.
The ideal candidate is both a builder and a strategist, someone who thrives in startup environments, brings strong nonprofit governance and compliance expertise, and can translate vision into operational reality. The ED must demonstrate sensitivity to grief and loss while maintaining professional boundaries and leadership focus.
This role requires an external-facing leader capable of cultivating partnerships and strengthening philanthropic relationships. The ED must be comfortable supporting the development strategy and engaging aligned funders and collaborators in partnership with the Founder and Board.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Foundational Leadership & Organizational Build
- Serve as the first full-time executive leader, building Helping Hearts' operational foundation from inception.
- Establish organizational policies, procedures, governance systems, and compliance infrastructure.
- Develop and implement a phased initial strategic plan aligned with the organization's mission and early growth goals.
- Partner closely with the Founder and Board to clarify priorities, decision-making frameworks, and role boundaries.
- Build initial staffing structure and oversee future hiring as growth allows.
Strategic Planning & Program Launch
- Evaluate and prioritize early program offerings, including grief education, volunteer training, conferences, advocacy initiatives, and pilot direct support services.
- Develop implementation timelines and operational plans for launch within the first six months.
- Establish evaluation and quality assurance frameworks to inform scalability and long-term sustainability.
- Explore feasibility and phased development of a grief support hotline.
Financial Management & Growth
- Oversee financial management of initial funding and build multi-year financial projections.
- Ensure strong fiscal controls, reporting systems, and nonprofit compliance.
- Support development of diversified revenue streams in partnership with the Founder and Board.
- Engage aligned institutional funders and philanthropic partners to support early program growth.
External Relations & Advocacy
- Represent Helping Hearts as a credible national voice in grief care, advocacy, and community education.
- Cultivate partnerships with schools, legal aid organizations, policymakers, and community-based organizations.
- Advance key advocacy priorities, including equitable access to survivor benefits and systemic support for bereaved children.
- Support development of honorary board engagement and public-facing visibility strategies.
Board & Founder Partnership
- Maintain strong, transparent communication with the Board of Directors.
- Partner with the Founder in aligning organizational vision, public positioning, and strategic priorities.
- Prepare board materials, financial reports, and strategic updates.
- Support board development, including recruitment of additional members.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of seven to ten years of progressively responsible nonprofit leadership experience.
- Demonstrated experience building or leading organizations, programs, or departments in early-stage or growth environments.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit governance, compliance, financial oversight, and infrastructure development.
- Proven ability to establish systems, processes, and operational frameworks from inception.
- Experience collaborating with founders or visionary leaders in mission-driven environments.
- Demonstrated success in partnership development and external relationship management.
- Fundraising experience is valued.
- Sensitivity to grief and loss, with professional maturity.
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, social work, public policy, or related field preferred.
- Los Angeles–based candidates strongly preferred; national candidates considered for exceptional fit.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The annual salary range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000. Benefits will be developed as part of the organization's infrastructure build and will reflect a commitment to sustainability and equity.
Helping Hearts is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment practices that are free of discrimination. All candidates for employment will be considered solely on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications; consideration will not be influenced in any manner by an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability (physical or mental), medical condition (including AIDS/HIV status), or age.
Envision Consulting has been retained to conduct the search for the Executive Director of Helping Hearts.
Applicants needing accommodation for any part of the application process may contact Envision Consulting at 626.714.7577 to request and arrange for assistance.