Big Wave Group, a new center in Half Moon Bay, CA that will provide 38 apartments and a variety of common areas for approximately 40 adults who live with intellectual disabilities and challenges, is in the search for their first Executive Director.
Big Wave Group (BWG) originated in 2000 when families began a journey to develop housing shaped to the special needs of their loved ones. BWG is a 501c3 nonprofit that owns, manages, and maintains the property on which a building called the Big Wave Center is being constructed and scheduled to be completed in March of 2026. BWG will provide an environment that encourages residents’ social interaction, community engagement, and personal development based on their individual needs and choices. BWG intends to provide residents and their visitors with front desk reception, coordination and information on enrichment activities at the Center, and normal operating infrastructure. BWG also intends to welcome non-resident members of the disabilities community and the greater Coastal community to participate in a variety of social activities and gatherings at the Center. BWG will provide no direct services to individual residents or any other members of the Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) community . The Center will also contain separate spaces leased to tenants who will independently provide a range of social, recreational, and educational activities to members of the IDD community.
A nine-member Board of Directors helps BWG drive fundraising activities and exercises governance oversight of the operating budget of about $1.5M and property and other assets which will be valued at approximately $35M upon the completion of construction. Sources of revenue for BWG will come from lease and facilities use agreements, and $750k-$1M in contributions. Financial projections for the next five years are for BWG to operate with a positive cash-flow, and the Board values close financial management. BWG expects to continue fundraising and undertake capital campaigns in order to raise funds for future on-site projects to be determined by the Board.
The Executive Director will collaborate with the Board of Directors and diverse partners to assure that BWG remains on a solid financial footing, maintains the facility in good working order, and provides a secure and satisfying living environment for residents throughout their lives. The complete position description can be found here.
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For additional information or to apply, please contact Lisa Grossman, Kevin Redick & Mark Oppenheim at info[at]moppenheim[dot]com.