The Executive Director (ED) serves as the senior administrative officer of DOVE and is responsible for all aspects of the functioning of DOVE, its employees, and its affiliates in Colorado. The Executive Director utilizes leadership attitudes, organizational knowledge, and collaborative skills to lead its management team, acquire funding, and oversee the operations.

As the senior administrative officer of DOVE, all employees, both full-time and part-time, as well as volunteers, report directly or indirectly to the Executive Director. Specific direct supervision by the Executive Director includes, but is not limited to, the Program Director, Advocacy Coordinator, Survivor Resiliency Coordinator, Resource Advocate, and any contract workers.

Responsibilities include:
Implements goals and objectives set by the Board of Directors
Directly responsible for fund development and implementation to increase, strengthen, and diversify funding sources through grant writing, donor relationship building, and fundraising
Primary responsibility for grant writing, adhering to grant contract requirements including audits and financial reports, and relationships with grant funders
Ensures the organization and its mission, programs, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders and community
Ensures that DOVE provides effective and efficient quality services
Develops and monitor annual budget along with the Board of Directors
Leads development and execution of strategic plan with Board of Directors and staff
Monitors billing, accounting, and paperwork related to revenue and expenditures
Ensures all policies and procedures are up-to-date, followed, and conform to currents laws and regulation
Potential involvement in the Advocacy program, providing direct services to survivors and/or supporting crisis line coverage as needed