Executive Director, NYC Literacy Impact & Growth

On-Ramps Services LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LINC (Literacy in Community) in New York City seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization through growth, innovation, and citywide impact. Reporting to the Board, you will set strategic direction, ensure financial sustainability, and guide a multidisciplinary team focused on early literacy and kindergarten readiness.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in senior nonprofit leadership with a budget of at least $5M, proven fundraising success, and a deep commitment to equity.

Qualifications

• 15 years professional experience including at least 7+ years serving in a senior leadership role (e.g. CEO/ED level) at a non-profit or mission-driven organization of a similar scale (a budget of at least $5M).
• Successful fundraising or revenue generation experience, ideally with a demonstrated track record of growth leading fundraising in a nonprofit setting with gift sizes of at least six figures.
• Authentic commitment to LINC's mission to equip children with foundational literacy skills essential for academic achievement by empowering families and mobilizing their community.
• Ability to balance empathy and deep commitment to LINC's mission with strategic acumen and effective organizational management and decision-making.
• Strong public speaking and written communication skills, with the ability to serve as a compelling and credible external representative for the organization and the mission more generally
• Demonstrated success building relationships with and engaging multiple constituencies including board members, donors, community and government leaders, corporate, academic and other professional partners
• Outstanding organizational leadership skills, with an ability to articulate a clear and inspiring vision while supporting an engaged Board of Directors and managing, coaching, and developing a high-performing team
• Strong people management experience with a demonstrated track record of implementing team-focused systems and processes that drive impact and increase the team's connection to the organization and mission
• Experience overseeing the financial management and financial strategy of an organization; familiarity with nonprofit financials reporting and compliance
• Robust understanding of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; experience successfully leading with and successfully integrating these principles into practice

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Vision Setting: support continued implementation of current strategy and develop new strategic plan when needed.
• External Leadership: represent LINC at literacy conferences, promote the organization with educational press, and serve as thought leader.
• Fundraising: represent LINC to funders and cultivate new funding opportunities with the development team.
• Organizational Leadership and Management: oversee the $6M budget, coach senior leadership, and report to the Board of Directors.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Non-profit governance

Fundraising / revenue growth

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

LINC (Literacy in Community) in New York City seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization through growth, innovation, and citywide impact. Reporting to the Board, you will set strategic direction, ensure financial sustainability, and guide a multidisciplinary team focused on early literacy and kindergarten readiness.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in senior nonprofit leadership with a budget of at least $5M, proven fundraising success, and a deep commitment to equity.