Executive Director: Placemaking & Community Impact Leader

Legacy Greenscapes; Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Legacy Greenscapes in Winchester, Kentucky seeks an Executive Director to lead the nonprofit through an exciting growth phase. You will partner with an engaged Board, staff, volunteers, donors, and local leaders to advance the mission of creating and sustaining vibrant public spaces, including Legacy Grove.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, fundraising, and organizational development, with a focus on expanding partnerships, diversifying revenue, and strengthening governance to ensure

Qualifications

• Demonstrated fundraising success, including major gifts and institutional giving.
• 5+ years of experience leading or helping build a nonprofit organization.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience partnering with nonprofit Boards.
• Strategic thinking balanced with operational execution.
• Entrepreneurial energy and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's strategic direction and long-term sustainability.
• Build systems and infrastructure while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Partner with the Board to establish priorities, measure success, and strengthen governance.
• Lead fundraising and revenue diversification efforts, including major gifts, grants, sponsorships, annual giving, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
• Cultivate and steward donors and expand existing partnerships.
• Serve as Legacy Greenscapes' chief ambassador and champion its mission throughout the community.
• Build relationships with community leaders, elected officials, schools, businesses, nonprofits, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
• Increase community awareness, engagement, and support for Legacy Greenscapes.
• Oversee staff, contractors, programming, and the safe, welcoming, and beautiful stewardship of Legacy Grove.
• Balance strategic leadership with operational excellence while managing risk, contracts, and organizational resources responsibly.
• Support and engage the Board of Directors and help build long-term organizational capacity.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor relations

Board engagement

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

Legacy Greenscapes in Winchester, Kentucky seeks an Executive Director to lead the nonprofit through an exciting growth phase. You will partner with an engaged Board, staff, volunteers, donors, and local leaders to advance the mission of creating and sustaining vibrant public spaces, including Legacy Grove.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, fundraising, and organizational development, with a focus on expanding partnerships, diversifying revenue, and strengthening governance to ensure