Background ( Are you ready to have impact?) Behind the Book (BtB) is a literacy nonprofit serving PreK – 12th grade students in under-served New York City public schools. Behind the Book identifies culturally responsive books and partners with teachers to create immersive curriculum units that include working with the author, writing and art projects, exploring the content of the book through drama, and relevant field trips. BtB empowers the next generation of readers and writers by nurturing critical thinking, creativity, and self-confidence in our students, giving them the tools that they need to become engaged readers and reach their full potential. Our programs are part of the class curricula and meet the Common Core Learning Standards. About this Opportunity The Executive Director is the key management leader of Behind the Book and is responsible for leading the design, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing strategy of BtB’s mission to enable students...

The NYC Housing Partnership (“Partnership”) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader in affordable housing who is passionate about building healthier and economically sustainable communities to become its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Background: The   Partnership serves as New York’s primary non-profit intermediary playing a critical role for the development and preservation of affordable and workforce housing, assisting in the development, promotion, and preservation of affordable rental housing and homeownership through an array of specialized programs and services. For almost four decades, the Partnership has been the facilitator of dynamic partnerships between variouscity, state, and private sectors to build affordable homes which stimulate economic growth and revitalize neighborhoods throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in both New York State and New Jersey. Since its founding in 1982, the Partnership has housed more than 70,000 low...

The Jewish Association Serving the Aged (JASA), the premier “go-to” nonprofit organization serving the needs of New York City’s older adults, is seeking a dynamic, skilled, committed, and collaborative professional to join its leadership team as its next Chief Financial   Officer (CFO). Background: JASA, founded in 1968, is one of New York City’s largest agencies serving older adults with a mission to help seniors and disabled individuals remain at home and continue to participate in community life for as long as possible. JASA directly assists more than 40,000 New Yorkers each year with a wide range of social services, educational and recreational activities, supportive counseling, assistance with securing benefits and entitlements, health-related services, and transportation. JASA also provides home health aides, personal care assistance and nursing services; owns and manages subsidized housing for 2,880 low- to moderate-income and/or disabled adults; distributes over a...

The half million people living in NYCHA housing are a key part of the engine that drives New York City, representing its vitality, diversity, and potential for growth. At the same time, public housing residents comprise the most economically disadvantaged population in the City, with an average income of $25,400. The core mission of the Fund for Public Housing, which was established in 2016 as a nonprofit organization, is to help create, drive, and sustain the critical and innovative programs developed to support the personal and economic success of residents. The Fund is committed to identifying and implementing new pathways for those New Yorkers, especially for children growing up in NYCHA housing. The need to invest in opportunities for NYCHA youth and their families is urgent and timely. The disproportionate health and economic impact of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable members of our community requires a response that prioritizes public housing residents. To address this,...

Background: SPCA International was founded in 2006 in the United States with a simple, yet vast mission: to advance the safety and well-being of animals. SPCAI’s Shelter Support Fund strives to assist the growth and impact of independent shelters through alliance building, information networking, national and international programs. Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide rescues and reunites animals with their adoptive service. SPCA International also delivers humane education programs and veterinary supplies to countries that critically need them. In 2019, $760,000 was granted to shelters in 35 countries to support their life-saving work; 555 pets were relocated with their military families; and $8M in veterinary supplies was provided to countries around the world. SPCAI, with a budget of $20M, has a small but committed Board and staff that has worked closely together to create meaningful growth in the past several years. SPCAI is now seeking to identify a leader to...