Executive Director: Lead Education Equity & Growth

Lansing Promise; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A community scholarship organization is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives, oversee fundraising, and advocate for educational equity in Lansing, MI. The ideal candidate should have extensive leadership experience, strong fundraising skills, and a commitment to student success. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $125,000, with benefits including medical, dental, and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of executive or senior leadership experience in nonprofit management, education, or philanthropy.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major gifts, grant writing, or capital campaigns.
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the FY25–26 Strategic Plan.
• Lead all fundraising efforts including major gifts and grants.
• Act as the public face of Lansing Promise.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Team-building skills

Strategic planning

Equity-centered leadership

Financial stewardship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Salesforce or other CRM

Job description

A community scholarship organization is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives, oversee fundraising, and advocate for educational equity in Lansing, MI. The ideal candidate should have extensive leadership experience, strong fundraising skills, and a commitment to student success. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $125,000, with benefits including medical, dental, and retirement contributions.