Free Non-Profit Org Chart Template
A typical mid-size non-profit has the Executive Director at the top with three peer functions: Programs (the mission work), Development (fundraising and grants), and Operations (finance, HR, facilities). Larger non-profits add Communications and a separate Volunteer Coordinator role.
Typical structure · 5 to 40 paid staff
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Roles in a typical non-profit
Headcount ranges are typical for a single-location operator. Multi-location and franchise structures scale these up.
| Role | Reports to | Headcount |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Director | Non-Profit | 1 |
| Director of Programs | Executive Director | 1 |
| Director of Development | Executive Director | 1 |
| Director of Operations / CFO | Executive Director | 1 |
| Director of Communications | Executive Director | 0-1 |
| Program Managers | Director of Programs | 2-5 |
| Case Workers / Program Staff | Program Managers | 3-15 |
| Grant Writer | Director of Development | 1-2 |
| Events Manager | Director of Development | 0-1 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Director of Operations / CFO | 0-1 |
Where to add AI agents in a non-profit
The seats most likely to lift output if an AI agent runs the work alongside the human.
Development
Grant deadline tracker
Watches every funder portal, surfaces upcoming deadlines and required attachments.
Programs
Outcomes reporting agent
Pulls program data into board-ready impact reports each quarter.
Frequently asked questions
How is a non-profit org chart structured?
A typical mid-size non-profit has the Executive Director at the top with three peer functions: Programs, Development, and Operations. Larger non-profits add a Director of Communications and split Operations into Finance and HR. The Board of Directors sits above the ED.
Where does the board of directors fit on the chart?
The Board of Directors is above the Executive Director on the governance chart but typically does not appear on the operational org chart. The Board hires the ED and approves the budget; the ED runs day-to-day.
Should programs and development report to the same person?
No. Programs and Development should be peers reporting to the ED. Combining them creates a conflict where program decisions get filtered through fundraising potential, which weakens both.
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