15 executive director jobs found

The Executive Director will lead the launch and growth of the Midwest Literacy Collective. This role offers a unique opportunity to launch a funded nonprofit, which is ideal for a leader committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of Nebraska students. The mission of the Midwest Literacy Collective is: we serve as Nebraska’s trusted hub for coordinating, scaling and sustaining evidence-based practices and resources to advance literacy for all learners, from birth through adulthood. Blending strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, the role is designed for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, builds strong teams and has a passion for literacy. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ideal candidate is comfortable toggling between vision and execution. Responsibilities Build the organization’s reach and impact across Nebraska and surrounding communities Cultivate strategic relationships with peer organizations, community partners, policymakers,...

Director of People & Culture Position Profile About the Opportunity  This is a unique opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading cultural institutions at a moment of meaningful transition and renewal. The Director of People & Culture will lead a team with the goal to help stabilize, strengthen, and reimagine the employee experience, supporting both the people and the art at the heart of the organization. The Director of People & Culture will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for shaping and stewarding a people-centered culture within a highly collaborative and uniquely complex theatrical environment. This is a pivotal moment for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Following a period of leadership transition, evolving labor dynamics, and recovery from the pandemic closures, the Festival is experiencing an exciting time of revival. Audiences are growing; critical reception for the work is thriving; and the artistic vision for the...

The Krishnamurti Center is at an important juncture in the Foundation’s journey. A new Executive Director (ED)of the KFA and commenced in this role in January this year following an international search. This appointment created a vacancy in the Center Director position. This major organizational transition offers opportunity to assess current programming and processes and reaffirm how the Center can uphold a vibrant, responsive, and mission-aligned presence in the world while maintaining relevance, accessibility, and innovation in the work of disseminating Krishnamurti’s teachings and educating those wishing to investigate the significance of life. Key areas of focus for the KFA this year include: • Preserving the authenticity and integrity of Krishnamurti’s teachings in a rapidly changing world. • Expanding access and engagement through the Center's offerings  • Strengthening staff engagement and enriching organizational culture and institutional resilience. • Building...

Head of Community Impact   Location : Boston, MA or Remote (US)   About Data and Technology Hub   Data and Technology Hub (Hub) is a data, AI, and technology-driven social impact venture funded by Ballmer Group and operating as a fiscally sponsored project of TechSoup Global. Founded in Cambridge, MA in October 2025, the organization is leading a national strategy to equip place-based leaders with repeatable tools, shared infrastructure, and technical capacity to significantly expand their community impact. At its core, the Hub envisions a future where all communities have access to the data and technology capabilities needed to advance economic mobility, empowering partnerships to apply strong data practices and innovative solutions to local challenges.   Across the United States, where a child grows up continues to shape their access to education, employment, housing, and long-term opportunity. While cradle-to-career partnerships...

The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University (the Center) seeks a   i-Team Director, Jackson, MS   to lead a Jackson Innovation Team (“i-team”). Innovation Teams unlock creativity from within city governments and the communities they serve. These teams take partners and stakeholders through an evidence-based process to tackle the big problems in their cities no one has yet been able to solve, generate more ambitious responses, and test and adapt interventions until they produce impact. They also work closely with the Mayor, the City's leadership team, and City departments to change the culture of city government. The Director is charged with leading an i-team focused on building cleaner, more resilient, and economically thriving communities. The Director works closely with the mayor and their leadership team, as well as departmental staff, external experts, community organizations, and residents to ensure the i-team is delivering impactful...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The California Endowment (The Endowment) is a private, statewide health foundation established in 1996 whose mission is to expand access to affordable, quality health care for underserved individuals and communities and to promote fundamental improvements in the health status of all Californians. We envision a California that leads the nation as a powerful and conscientious voice for wellness, inclusion, and shared prosperity. Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, the Endowment has regional offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno and San Diego, with staff working throughout the state. We challenge the conventional wisdom that medical settings and individual choices are solely responsible for people’s health. We believe that health happens in neighborhoods, schools, and with prevention. We are seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President of Strategic Communications and Narrative (VP of Strategic Communications and Narrative) to play a...

  PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a director of Human Resources to lead and strengthen all aspects of the organization’s people operations and strategy. This senior position will support executive leadership in recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse and mission-driven workforce equipped to advance PEN America’s work defending and celebrating free expression. This is a full-time position based in PEN America’s New York City headquarters and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. The director of human resources will work closely with the Co-CEOs and senior leadership team to develop and implement human resources strategies aligned with organizational goals. The director will oversee talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compliance, labor relations, and organizational development, while ensuring that policies, practices, and systems support consistency and...

The Pacific Crest Trail Association seeks a strategic, innovative, results-driven fundraising expert to lead its philanthropic team. The Director of Philanthropy is responsible for the strategy, direction, and execution of all fundraising for the Pacific Crest Trail Association. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director works closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, and directors across the organization to facilitate a culture of philanthropy and to embed fundraising strategy into daily decision making and operations.  The Director will develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising strategy and identify priorities across the Philanthropy team. They will cultivate relationships throughout the region and beyond, requiring strategic prioritization and tailored messaging. They will help to scale PCTA’s major gift program, hone the strategy of its annual fund, and diversify and expand its revenue streams, using data to inform decisions and actions. The Director...

Vice President of Finance and Operations One8 Foundation Boston, MA   THE SEARCH One8 Foundation seeks an experienced, innovative leader to serve as Vice President of Finance and Operations. One8 is a venture philanthropy firm that provides pro bono strategic support to its primary grantees. The Foundation has a dual focus on Education and Jewish Continuity and Community. The One8 team works alongside grantee partners to create social change.   The VPFO will join One8 at a critical time of growth. In 2025, One8 awarded $58 million in grants and aims to meaningfully accelerate its philanthropic giving in the years ahead. This chapter will require a senior leader who will ensure that the organization's financial and operational systems and processes keep pace with its aspirations. A commitment to hard work and collaborative effort, and an agile, roll-up-your-sleeves approach have been key to One8’s success and are essential attributes in this next leader.   The...

About the Role The Managing Director is responsible for implementing the vision of the Alembic.  The Managing Director builds community, leads and executes marketing strategy and media presence, builds relationships to bring in new instructors. The Managing Director is responsible for the overall health of the Alembic.  This is a great opportunity for those who have experience running a yoga studio, meditation center, or other events space and are ready to manage a full learning center with diverse events and a small staff.  This is perfect for someone with extensive connections to movement, meditation teachers, and practitioners.  This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, warm, and spiritual learner.   Essential Duties and Responsibilities Community Building (30%) Represents the organization to the general public. Maintains effective relationships with the public, instructors, members and the board. Promotes the Alembic to the...