Executive Director

CAN; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Assistance Network (CAN) in Baltimore County seeks an Executive Director to lead a high-impact nonprofit, shaping services for individuals and families and driving strategic growth.

You will mobilize resources, cultivate partnerships, and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace while advancing innovative community solutions and serving as a public ambassador for CAN.

Qualifications

• Proven history leading complex organizations or programs.
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and resource development.
• Success building relationships with boards, funders, partners and community stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership and employee engagement skills.
• Strategic planning and organizational development expertise.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Passion for addressing social and economic challenges facing vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership that strengthens organizational stability and supports sustainable growth.
• Steward financial resources and fundraising to ensure long-term success.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Foster a positive workplace culture where employees thrive.
• Advance solutions addressing homelessness and housing instability.
• Partner with the Board of Directors in governance and strategy.
• Serve as a visible ambassador and advocate for CAN.
• Lead with transparency, accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Board relations

Governance

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Job Description

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Transform Communities.

Community Assistance Network (CAN) is seeking an exceptional, visionary, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead one of Baltimore County's most impactful human services organizations. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a respected nonprofit organization while making a lasting impact on thousands of lives throughout the Baltimore region.

What You'll Lead

• Provide visionary leadership that strengthens organizational stability and supports sustainable growth.
• Steward financial resources and fundraising efforts to ensure long-term organizational success.
• Build and strengthen relationships with government agencies, foundations, corporations, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Foster a positive and engaging workplace culture where employees are empowered to thrive.
• Advance innovative solutions that address homelessness, housing instability, and related community needs.
• Partner effectively with the Board of Directors in governance, strategy, and organizational advancement.
• Serve as a visible ambassador and advocate for CAN throughout the community.
• Lead with transparency, accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

Who You Are

• Demonstrated history of leading complex organizations or programs
• Experience with financial management, budgeting, and resource development
• Success building relationships with boards, funders, partners, and community stakeholders
• Strong people leadership and employee engagement skills
• Strategic planning and organizational development expertise
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Passion for addressing social and economic challenges facing vulnerable populations

Why CAN?

At CAN, every day presents an opportunity to create meaningful change. You will join an organization with a longstanding reputation for community impact, a dedicated workforce, strong partnerships, a committed Board of Directors, and a mission that changes lives every day.

Make an Impact That Lasts

The next Executive Director of CAN will help shape the future of services that support individuals and families across Baltimore County and beyond. Join us. Lead boldly. Serve compassionately. Change lives.

Community Assistance Network (CAN) believes that diversity makes us stronger and more effective in fulfilling our mission. We are committed to creating a workplace where people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We seek leaders who embrace inclusion, equity, collaboration, and cultural humility and who are committed to fostering an environment where every employee can thrive.

Applications must be received by August 14, 2026.

AAP/EEO Statement

Community Assistance Network is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. CAN is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.