Executive Director

The Nagler Group; Stratham (NH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Nagler Group is seeking an Executive Director for a well-established nonprofit near Portsmouth, NH. This role leads operations, programs, and growth, managing up to 6 direct reports and serving as liaison to the Board, funders, and the community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 5+ years in nonprofit leadership, and a strong background in fundraising and governance. Hybrid in-office presence with full benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven experience managing teams and overseeing multiple functional areas.
• Strong background in fundraising, grant writing, and donor cultivation.
• Budget management and financial oversight experience.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• Board governance experience strongly preferred.
• Passion for the organization's mission and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in alignment with the organization's mission and Board-approved goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, programs, and staff performance across the organization.
• Directly manage and mentor up to 6 direct reports across various functional areas.
• Partner with the Board of Directors on strategic planning, governance, and reporting.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor relations, and community partnerships.
• Develop and manage the annual budget; ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Represent the organization publicly with funders, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations, reporting requirements, and best practices.
• Drive organizational growth, program development, and community impact initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-focused organizational culture.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Grant writing

Donor cultivation

Budgeting

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Board governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Nonprofit Management/Business

Job description

A well-established nonprofit organization near Portsmouth, NH is seeking a strategic and mission-driven Executive Director to lead the organization's operations, programs, and growth. This individual will provide overall leadership, manage a team of up to 6 direct reports, and serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, funders, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction in alignment with the organization's mission and Board-approved goals
• Oversee day-to-day operations, programs, and staff performance across the organization
• Directly manage and mentor up to 6 direct reports across various functional areas
• Partner with the Board of Directors on strategic planning, governance, and reporting
• Lead fundraising efforts, including grant writing, donor relations, and community partnerships
• Develop and manage the annual budget; ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability
• Represent the organization publicly with funders, community partners, and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations, reporting requirements, and best practices
• Drive organizational growth, program development, and community impact initiatives
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-focused organizational culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of leadership experience, ideally within a nonprofit setting
• Proven experience managing teams and overseeing multiple functional areas
• Strong background in fundraising, grant writing, and donor cultivation
• Budget management and financial oversight experience
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills
• Board governance experience strongly preferred
• Passion for the organization's mission and community impact

What's Offered

• Salary: $110,000-$120,000, based on experience
• Hybrid flexibility with primarily in-office presence
• Opportunity to lead a respected organization making a meaningful impact in the Seacoast community
• Full benefits package