HopeWorks
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Website: https://www.hopeworks4us.org/
- Sector: Christian Nonprofit
- Hiring for: Executive Director
About HopeWorks
HopeWorks is a Christian nonprofit serving low-income seniors, by helping them remain safely and securely in their homes. Through essential home repairs, weatherization, and relational care, HopeWorks works to preserve dignity, independence, and hope for some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
Grounded in its Christ-centered mission, HopeWorks combines practical service with spiritual care, ensuring seniors are not only supported physically but also known, valued, and loved. The organization’s work is made possible through dedicated staff, volunteers, and an engaged board committed to stewarding its mission well.
The need
HopeWorks was preparing for a leadership transition following the retirement of a long-tenured Executive Director. The board recognized the importance of identifying a leader who could honor the organization’s legacy while also guiding it confidently into its next season.
This role required a seasoned nonprofit leader with strong operational and financial acumen, the ability to partner closely with a board, and the relational wisdom to lead staff, donors, and volunteers through a season of change. Just as important, HopeWorks sought a leader whose faith and calling aligned deeply with its Christ-centered mission and heart for serving widows and seniors.
The Vanderbloemen difference
Senior Executive Search Recruiter Christina Mora partnered closely with HopeWorks’ leadership team to understand the heart of the organization and the qualities needed in an Executive Director who would thrive in this role.
Christina presented a strong slate of qualified candidates, providing early momentum and clarity for the board. As the process continued, consistent communication and a thoughtful, structured approach helped the leadership team move forward with confidence and discernment at each stage.
The result
That leader was Christine Love.
Christine brought more than 20 years of nonprofit executive leadership experience, including guiding organizations through growth, strengthening funding strategies, and building healthy teams and systems. From the beginning, her leadership style and experience resonated strongly with HopeWorks’ mission.
Christine was a strong fit for the role, consistently demonstrating a commitment to Christ-centered leadership, a healthy organizational culture, and careful stewardship of people and resources.
Both Christine and HopeWorks experienced clarity and alignment throughout the search, affirming that this was the right fit at the right time as HopeWorks steps into its next season of leadership.
Conclusion
We rejoice with HopeWorks and with Christine as she steps into this new chapter of leadership. Helping mission-driven organizations navigate key leadership transitions with clarity and care is central to our work, and this search reflects the impact of a thoughtful, values-aligned process.
