Executive Director: Visionary Leader & Fundraising Champion

Nashua Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashua Center in Nashua, NH seeks an Executive Director to lead as chief executive and strategic visionary, partnering with the Board to advance mission, ensure financial health, and deliver person-centered services. This role shapes long-range direction, builds leadership, and serves as the Agency's principal voice with funders, government partners, families, and the community.

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field, at least five years of senior management

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in human services, special education, developmental disabilities, health administration, nonprofit management, or a related field; equivalent education and executive leadership experience may be considered.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible senior management experience, including accountability for programs, staff, and budgets.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and revenue development, including experience leading or playing a significant role in a capital campaign.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary, strategic leadership for the Agency's mission, programs, operations, personnel, and financial performance.
• Lead development and implementation of multi-year strategic, programmatic, and financial plans consistent with Board-approved policies, and monitor progress toward goals.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management, maintaining strong internal controls and long-term financial sustainability.
• Lead the Agency's fundraising and revenue development, including individual, corporate, foundation, and government support, and build a strong culture of philanthropy with the Board and staff.
• Plan and lead capital campaigns, including feasibility, goal setting, major gift solicitation, and donor stewardship, in partnership with the Board.
• Partner with the Board to support effective governance and policy development, and provide timely, transparent reports on performance, finances, and risks.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a qualified, diverse workforce and leadership team, with leadership-development and succession plans.
• Foster an inclusive, ethical, and accountable culture grounded in trust that supports engagement, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain relationships with state agencies, legislators, funders, referral sources, and community partners to expand the Agency's reach and impact.
• Serve as the Agency's chief spokesperson and public advocate, and promote open, respectful communication among people served, families, employees, and partners.
• Maintain high standards for health, safety, quality, accessibility, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contracts.

Skills

Fundraising

Revenue development

Capital campaigns

Inclusion

Disability rights

Education

Graduate degree in a related field

Job description

Nashua Center in Nashua, NH seeks an Executive Director to lead as chief executive and strategic visionary, partnering with the Board to advance mission, ensure financial health, and deliver person-centered services. This role shapes long-range direction, builds leadership, and serves as the Agency's principal voice with funders, government partners, families, and the community.

The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in a relevant field, at least five years of senior management