Chief Executive Officer, Nonprofit Housing & Empowerment

Maryland Nonprofits; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 220,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

NSV — N Street Village in Washington, DC — seeks a Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization at a pivotal moment, strengthening financial sustainability and expanding behavioral health, housing, and economic empowerment services for women. The CEO reports to the Board and leads a multi-site operation with a focus on trauma-informed care.

The successful candidate will balance compassionate service delivery with measurable impact, oversee senior leadership, and advance partnerships with

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior executive experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Strong alignment with NSV's mission and understanding of homelessness, poverty, behavioral health, and trauma.
• Experience leading complex organizations and translating strategy into measurable results.
• Strong financial acumen, including multimillion-dollar budgets, diverse revenue, and government contracts.
• Demonstrated fundraising success and philanthropic relationship development.
• Experience developing senior teams and building collaborative, accountable cultures.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Emotional intelligence, sound judgment, integrity, transparency, and humility.
• Cultural responsiveness and understanding of trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Experience with strategic partnerships, advocacy, and community engagement.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a nonprofit Board.
• Leadership in homeless services, housing, behavioral health, or related human services, particularly in Washington, D.C., is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategy, Vision, and Leadership: Partner with the Board and senior leadership to establish priorities, implement strategic plans, and monitor progress.
• Financial Sustainability and Resource Development: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-range planning across diverse revenue streams.
• External Relations and Advocacy: Serve as NSV's primary spokesperson and ambassador, communicating its mission and impact to diverse audiences.
• Organizational Culture and Operations: Lead and develop a high-performing senior leadership team, fostering accountability and professional growth.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Trauma-informed care

Board collaboration

DC experience

Partnership development

Job description

NSV — N Street Village in Washington, DC — seeks a Chief Executive Officer to guide the organization at a pivotal moment, strengthening financial sustainability and expanding behavioral health, housing, and economic empowerment services for women. The CEO reports to the Board and leads a multi-site operation with a focus on trauma-informed care.

The successful candidate will balance compassionate service delivery with measurable impact, oversee senior leadership, and advance partnerships with