Executive Director: Visionary Leader for Equity

Maryland Nonprofits; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Fair Chance seeks a visionary, strategic, and collaborative Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth following a leadership transition. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee organizational strategy, fundraising, operations, external relations, and organizational culture while serving as Fair Chance's chief spokesperson and champion.

Working closely with the Board and leadership team, the Executive Director will supervise the

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of progressive nonprofit or mission-driven leadership.
• Significant fundraising success with major donors, foundations, corporations, and government.
• Commitment to racial equity and community-centered leadership.
• Experience leading organizational strategy, growth, and change.
• Exceptional relationship-building and partnership skills.
• Outstanding communication and executive presence.
• Success leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong financial management and operational leadership.
• Experience working effectively with boards of directors.
• Ability to build cross-sector partnerships and collaborative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Fair Chance's strategic vision and organizational priorities.
• Partner with the Board to advance mission, strategy, and organizational performance.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable, and high-performing organizational culture.
• Lead fundraising strategy and strengthen relationships with donors and foundations.
• Serve as Fair Chance's chief ambassador with nonprofit, philanthropic, civic, and policy leaders.
• Expand organizational visibility and thought leadership across the sector.
• Ensure sound financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational planning.
• Strengthen systems, infrastructure, and operational effectiveness.
• Recruit, develop, and support a talented and mission-driven staff.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Board relations

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Fair Chance seeks a visionary, strategic, and collaborative Executive Director to lead the organization into its next phase of growth following a leadership transition. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee organizational strategy, fundraising, operations, external relations, and organizational culture while serving as Fair Chance's chief spokesperson and champion.

Working closely with the Board and leadership team, the Executive Director will supervise the