Executive Director

The Company seeks an Executive Director to lead its strategic direction, financial sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and external influence. Working with the board and senior leadership, the Executive Director will advance strategic priorities, evolve programs, set measurable goals, and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture. Responsibilities include overseeing financial and operational management, leading and developing the senior team, and keeping the board informed about organizational performance and risks. As the organization’s public representative, the Executive Director will build partnerships, advocate for early literacy, and lead fundraising efforts to strengthen and diversify revenue. Candidates should bring at least 15 years of professional experience, including seven or more years in senior leadership at a nonprofit or mission-driven organization of comparable scale. A record of successful fundraising and revenue growth, along with experience managing organizational finances and nonprofit reporting and compliance, is required. The role calls for strong communication, relationship-building, people-management, and strategic leadership skills, including the ability to engage boards, donors, community leaders, and institutional partners. Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the ability to put those principles into practice.