Executive Director Greater Washington D.C. Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to set strategy and lead a regional organization focused on real estate and land use. Responsibilities include managing operations, budget, and financial sustainability; growing sponsorship and other revenue; and building relationships with members, public- and private-sector leaders, and community partners. The Executive Director will guide programs, events, research, and communications, represent the organization publicly, and convene stakeholders around important regional issues. The role also involves developing a small team, supporting volunteer leadership, and collaborating with broader organizational peers. Candidates should have at least 10 years of senior leadership experience in real estate, land use, community relations, nonprofit administration, or a related area. They should bring experience managing strategy, operations, budgets, revenue, and teams, along with a record of securing sponsorships or other funding. Strong relationship-building, public speaking, communication, financial planning, and data-informed decision-making skills are required; cross-sector experience is valued, and real estate, planning, land use, or event knowledge is an advantage. A bachelor’s degree in real estate, urban planning, business, public administration, or a related field is required; an advanced degree in business, law, planning, or real estate is preferred.

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Urban Land Institute