Feb 04, 2025

Executive Director

$80,000 - $100,000 yearly
Full-Time Executive Management (CEO/ED) Policy Strategic Planning

Job Description

Position Summary

The Real Estate Association of Developers (READ) seeks its first-ever Executive Director to lead READ’s defined organizational impact and growth strategies. The Executive Director is responsible and accountable to the Board of Directors to provide executive leadership to READ as it enters its next growth stage.



About the Organization

READ was founded in the spring of 2018 with a mission to cultivate, connect and advocate for experienced and aspiring black real estate developers in the Detroit region. 

We intend to increase market share for developers of color, establish a legacy pipeline, and leverage the power of our allies and the development community's collective resources to create a more coordinated and equitable development ecosystem for our community. 

 

Financial Management

  • Oversee the general finances of READ

  • With approval of the Finance Committee of the board, develop an annual budget for READ’s operations that delineates projected revenues and expenses and a projected net profit as appropriate.

  • Lead, direct and develop READ’s fund-raising strategies and capital campaigns.

  • Monitor READ’s fiscal condition

  • Review, approve and pay vendor invoices

  • Manage grant funding and other financial reporting requirements

  • Oversee and manage bookkeeping contract 

  • Work with accountants to prepare end of year statements, tax returns and ancillary filings 



Personnel Management:

  • Oversee the management of READ staff including hiring, firing, performance reviews, salary and benefits administration, policy and general supervision

  • Coach and develop the internal leadership team to attain consistent, highly effective performance

  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives, create better business practices and an organizational structure that will optimize performance and operating results. Create internal management system of key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor staff activity and performance against goals with continued supervision

  • Promote a working environment of excellence, external and internal collaboration and professional standards for the organization. Build accountability into the culture




Additional Duties and Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of READ, including management of programs, staffing, membership and marketing efforts

  • Work with the President to prepare agendas and materials for Board and Executive Committee meetings

  • Lead and manage monthly general body events. Coordinate appropriate meeting materials

  • Manage committee meeting minutes and coordinate follow up action items

  • Develop goals and objectives for recommendation to the Board

  • Serve as the principal spokesperson and ambassador for READ

  • Represent READ at business and community events, meetings, etc.

  • Build partnerships with other organizations

  • Support the officers of READ

  • Direct the annual and long-term planning process

  • Fulfill the officer and committee responsibilities assigned to the President in the READ by- laws

  • Attend READ Board committee meetings and provide staff support to committee efforts

  • Support the activities of READ’s Developer Leadership Committee 

  • Participate in higher level membership and sponsorship sales

  • Identify and develop revenue generation programs and events

  • Oversee organization of READ’s Annual Bus Tours & Events

  • Operate within and advance the polices of READ

  • Maintain open communication with the Board, and work with the Board in the governance of READ; bring issues to the Board in a timely fashion

  • Implement a marketing plan for READ to assure a positive community image.

  • Develop and maintain a positive and helpful relationship with city and county governmental agencies

  • Develop goals and long range plans of READ

  • Manage legal requirements for READ to maintain its 501c3 status 

  • Any additional duties as assigned by the Board of Directors




Skills & Abilities

  • Outstanding public speaking and presentation skills

  • Effective written communication skills

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Outstanding time management and event planning skills

  • Strong ability to foster teamwork and collaboration between/among Board members, staff, READ members, community leaders, elected officials and strategic committees and organizations.

  • Strong Executive and supervisory skills, including ability to plan, organize, lead, delegate, and monitor

  • Passion for collaboration and networking

  • Excellent skills in community consensus building

  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and manage a budget, to analyze organization performance and to project financial performance.

  • Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis of proposed ideas, projects and events.

  • Ability to work a wide and flexible range of business hours, including overnight travel on an occasional basis.

  • Ability to motivate others to be champions of READ initiatives

  • Strong commitment to personal growth

  • Commitment to the best business practices for READ

Hiring Organization

Real Estate Association Of Developers

Qualifications

 

Professional Experience and Education

  • Minimum of 5-10 years management/executive level experience in a Real estate-related field or other leadership position, including supervision of professional staff and oversight of finances.

  • Previous management experience preferred.

  • Working knowledge of local, regional and state-level political systems and experience in developing collaborative relationships in these areas

  • Minimum of 3 years P&L responsibility

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; or comparable professional training and experience attained through military, industry or association service.

Industry/Service Area

Advocacy/Social Action, Community/Capacity Building, Public Policy

Level

Executive

Application Instructions

Please submit resumes to:

CeCe Thomas

admin@readdevelopers.org

Subject line entitled: "READ Executive Director | Resume Attached | [INSERT YOUR NAME]


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