Executive Director

Hope Community; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Community seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership, guiding the organization toward its mission with collaborative leadership and a focus on equity.

The role includes overseeing budgeting, fundraising, and stakeholder relations, while fostering an inclusive, respectful culture and supporting staff development. A strong connection to community needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Visionary and collaborative leadership experience.
• Deep commitment to equity and social justice.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and financial management.
• Strong background in community organizing and program management.
• Proven relationship-building and communication skills.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Collective bargaining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership.
• Guide fundraising activities and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee operations, policies, and compliance.
• Lead the development of the annual budget.
• Build partnerships and community networks to advance mission.
• Represent Hope at key forums and events.
• Collaborate with the Board and report on organizational progress.
• Support staff development and healthy work-life balance.

Skills

Leadership

Equity & justice

Community organizing

Fundraising

Communication

Financial management

Supervisory experience

Collaborative leadership

Job description

The Executive Director provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership, guiding Hope Community in advancing its mission through collaborative leadership. The Executive Director works closely with and is supported by 4 direct reports including the Associate Director, Director of Organizing and Community Building, Director of Development and Impact, and Director of Human Resources and Organizational Culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organization Leadership
• Implement long-term strategies to achieve Hope’s mission, addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Foster a culture of shared leadership, mutual respect, and inclusion.
• Drive fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee operations, policies, and compliance to maintain efficiency and sustainability.
• Lead the development of the annual budget, ensuring it reflects strategic priorities.
• Encourage innovation while balancing growth and sustainability in programs.
• Ensure initiatives are culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
• Support staff entrepreneurship, fostering individual growth and organizational impact.
• Promote a healthy work-life balance for all employees.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

• Build partnerships and networks to advance Hope’s mission and financial health.
• Act as the public spokesperson and advocate for Hope Community.
• Represent Hope at key forums and community events.
• Lead effective communication strategies to highlight Hope’s values and impact.

BOARD RELATIONS

• Collaborate with the Board, keeping them informed of significant developments.
• Provide regular updates on organizational progress and financial health.
• Leverage Board members’ strengths to advance strategic goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Visionary and collaborative leadership experience.
• Deep commitment to equity and social justice.
• Strong background in community organizing and program management.
• Proven relationship-building and communication skills.
• Expertise in nonprofit fundraising and financial management.
• Collective bargaining experience.
• 5 years of previous supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional and/or personal connection to Hope’s work.
• Familiarity with affordable housing systems.
• Experience in earned revenue strategies and community organizing.
• Proficiency in intercultural work and inclusive communication practices.
• Familiarity and/or experience with somatic abolition in concept and practice.

EQUITY AND SALARY DISCLOSURE We believe in practices that create real equity and pay parity regardless of background or identity. We freely discuss compensation with all qualified candidates the first time we interview them. The expected salary range is $115,000-$125,000, depending on qualifications.

EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Hope Community and kpCompanies are equal-opportunity employers. All employees and applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of hiring and employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, disability, mental illness, sexual orientation, genetics, military/veteran status, citizenship, arrest record, and any other legally protected characteristic.