Executive Director
Confidential, Durham, NC, United States
Executive Director
About the Company
Well-established historic preservation foundation
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Type Non Profit
Founded 1976
Employees 1-10
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its strategic vision and expand its presence as a cultural and economic anchor. The successful candidate will be a results-driven leader with a proven record in fundraising, donor cultivation, and major investment, and will be responsible for overseeing all operations, finances, programming, and staff. Key priorities for the role include increasing revenue, building strong community and stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring the preservation and enhancement of the organization's facilities. The Executive Director will also serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador, engaging with a wide variety of constituents to promote the organization's vision, brand, and reputation.
This role demands a charismatic unifier with a deep commitment to the mission, particularly in the context of African American and Black arts and culture. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in nonprofit leadership, with a focus on strategic leadership, fundraising, and community engagement. They should be a thought leader, inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of collaboration. The Executive Director will be expected to have a strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to demonstrate personal accountability, project management skills, and the ability to work with diverse constituents. A background in event planning, human relations, and nonprofit financial management is preferred, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels is essential.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Well-established historic preservation foundation
Industry Civic & Social Organization
Type Non Profit
Founded 1976
Employees 1-10
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its strategic vision and expand its presence as a cultural and economic anchor. The successful candidate will be a results-driven leader with a proven record in fundraising, donor cultivation, and major investment, and will be responsible for overseeing all operations, finances, programming, and staff. Key priorities for the role include increasing revenue, building strong community and stakeholder partnerships, and ensuring the preservation and enhancement of the organization's facilities. The Executive Director will also serve as the primary spokesperson and ambassador, engaging with a wide variety of constituents to promote the organization's vision, brand, and reputation.
This role demands a charismatic unifier with a deep commitment to the mission, particularly in the context of African American and Black arts and culture. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years' experience in nonprofit leadership, with a focus on strategic leadership, fundraising, and community engagement. They should be a thought leader, inspiring innovation and fostering a culture of collaboration. The Executive Director will be expected to have a strong understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to demonstrate personal accountability, project management skills, and the ability to work with diverse constituents. A background in event planning, human relations, and nonprofit financial management is preferred, and the ability to engage with stakeholders at local, regional, and national levels is essential.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management