Mission-Driven Executive Director for Community Impact

Hope Community; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope Community seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership, guiding the organization toward its mission with collaborative leadership and a focus on equity.

The role includes overseeing budgeting, fundraising, and stakeholder relations, while fostering an inclusive, respectful culture and supporting staff development. A strong connection to community needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Visionary and collaborative leadership experience.
• Deep commitment to equity and social justice.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and financial management.
• Strong background in community organizing and program management.
• Proven relationship-building and communication skills.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Collective bargaining experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership.
• Guide fundraising activities and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee operations, policies, and compliance.
• Lead the development of the annual budget.
• Build partnerships and community networks to advance mission.
• Represent Hope at key forums and events.
• Collaborate with the Board and report on organizational progress.
• Support staff development and healthy work-life balance.

Skills

Leadership

Equity & justice

Community organizing

Fundraising

Communication

Financial management

Supervisory experience

Collaborative leadership

Job description

Hope Community seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership, guiding the organization toward its mission with collaborative leadership and a focus on equity.

The role includes overseeing budgeting, fundraising, and stakeholder relations, while fostering an inclusive, respectful culture and supporting staff development. A strong connection to community needs is essential.