Executive Director

Position Title: Executive Director, Location: White River Junction, Vermont (Hybrid Flexibility)

Vital Communities seeks a visionary, systems‑oriented leader to serve as its next Executive Director – a bold strategist and collaborative changemaker ready to guide a respected regional nonprofit into its next era of impact.

The Executive Director will serve as chief strategist, fundraiser, convener, and culture leader.

Role Expectations

• Articulate a compelling regional vision that mobilizes diverse stakeholders.
• Expand Vital Communities’ influence and deepen its systems impact.
• Strengthen and diversify revenue to ensure long‑term sustainability.
• Lead and inspire a high‑performing, mission‑driven team.
• Navigate complexity with clarity, courage, and relational intelligence.

Key Leadership Priorities

1. Vision & Systems Strategy

• Shape and execute a bold strategic framework responsive to regional change.
• Elevate Vital Communities’ role as a cross‑sector systems leader.
• Align programs, partnerships, and investments around measurable impact.
• Demonstrate leadership within regional nonprofit community in commitment to JEDI principles.

2. Regional Leadership & Influence

• Serve as chief spokesperson and ambassador across the Upper Valley and beyond.
• Convene municipal, business, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders to drive collective action.
• Identify emerging opportunities and position the organization at the forefront of innovation.
• Strengthen Vital Communities efforts to work with BIPOC‑led community organizations doing racial equity work.

3. Resource Development & Sustainability

• Lead a diversified fundraising strategy spanning individual donors, foundations, corporations, and public funding.
• Personally cultivate and solicit major gifts.
• Strengthen financial planning, forecasting, and long‑term sustainability.

4. Organizational & Cultural Excellence

• Develop and retain an engaged, collaborative leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, innovation, and professional growth.
• Strengthen systems for evaluation, data‑informed decision‑making, and operational effectiveness.

Who You Are

• Senior leadership experience in a mission‑driven organization.
• A proven track record of successful fundraising and revenue diversification.
• Experience managing complex budgets and high‑performing teams.
• Strong facilitation and coalition‑building skills.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling ability; strong public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of Upper Valley, its people, culture, and resources.
• Emotional intelligence, cultural responsiveness, and a deep commitment to equity.
• Systems‑thinking capacity and comfort leading through complexity to improve organizational health and efficacy.
• Enthusiastic about regional leadership, grounded in humility, and motivated by tangible community impact.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: Beginning at $126,053.

Benefits include health insurance (via an ICHRA), SIMPLE IRA with match up to 3%, 35+ days of PTO yearly including two week‑long office closures, and professional development support.

Vital Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, or disability with respect to employment, volunteer participation, participation in our programs or events, or the provision of services.

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