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executive director

72 executive director jobs found

Jun 03, 2025  
Executive Director at STOP Featured
$125,000 - $150,000 yearly
About The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project: The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) is a mission-driven organization working to end discriminatory surveillance. Through a unique virtual law firm model, we partner with New York’s largest law firms to provide free legal services and impact litigation for communities targeted by surveillance abuse. We advocate for systemic change and surveillance abolition by pushing for progressive legislation, like state / local bans of facial recognition and geofence warrants, by crafting policies that protect civil rights in the digital age, and by publishing research on emerging surveillance threats. S.T.O.P. also empowers impacted communities through privacy trainings and public education, and uses media advocacy to hold institutions accountable and amplify the voices of those we serve. About the Executive Director Role: S.T.O.P seeks a visionary and justice-driven leader to serve as its next Executive...
Hiring Organization:
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project

Axis Talent Partners Remote (New York, NY, USA) Full-Time
May 23, 2025  
Executive Director Featured
$72,000 yearly
Southern Dharma Retreat Center (SDRC) is seeking an Executive Director with a wise and warm-hearted leadership style that embodies the Dharma, communicates with clarity and care, empowers others, and stewards Southern Dharma with integrity, inclusivity, and love for all beings. The next Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, organizational oversight, resource development, and representation in the community to sustain the organization’s mission, financial health, and 47-year legacy. The Executive Director leads a small team of staff and reports to and collaborates with the Board of Directors. Mission: To offer meditation retreats, provide Dharma instruction, and support communities, grounded in Buddhist practice traditions. Vision: To bring about personal and collective awakening based in mindfulness (sati), wisdom (pañña), and ethics (sila). The next director of Southern Dharma will be highly aligned with its organizational values: Awakening...
Hiring Organization:
Southern Dharma Retreat Center

Southern Dharma Retreat Center Hybrid (Hot Springs, NC, USA) Full-Time
Apr 08, 2025  
Executive Director Featured
$175,000 - $200,000 yearly
At a time of tremendous growth and opportunity, TBS seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic oversight of key functional areas of the congregation. This position will join our Senior Leadership Team, serve as a trusted partner to clergy, staff, lay leaders, volunteers and members, and advance TBS’ mission to provide a deep sense of belonging to our congregation and commitment to one another. This is a highly visible role that touches all facets of temple life. Specifically, the Executive Director will: Ensure a powerful Jewish community experience through operational excellence and member engagement Provide strategic leadership and hands-on management of key functional areas: office administration, finance, human resources, technology, communications, development, events, safety & security, facilities, and membership. Supervise, coach, and mentor a team of direct reports inclusive of an Office Administrator, Fractional Chief Financial Officer, Director...
Hiring Organization:
Temple Beth Shalom

Temple Beth Shalom Needham, MA, USA Full-Time
Jun 23, 2025  
Executive Director
$80,000 - $85,000 yearly
Greenscape of Jacksonville is a nonprofit organization that plants, protects, and promotes trees in Northeast Florida, primarily Jacksonville. We are the oldest tree advocacy group in Florida and the second oldest in the country, with almost five decades of planting trees and advocating for a healthy urban forest. We’ve won local, state and national awards for our projects and for bringing public and private interests together through trees. If you’re looking for a way to add more shade and beauty to your yard, connect with coworkers through a meaningful community service project, or impact your community as a volunteer, you’re in the right place!   The Role of the Executive Director  Greenscape is a small and dynamic organization that is supported by an involved Board of Directors. Our next Executive Director will have both a full range of responsibilities and the space to create new opportunities.    ...
Hiring Organization:
Greenscape

Greenscape Jacksonville, FL, USA Full-Time
Jun 23, 2025  
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Executive Director
Position Summary: The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center, responsible for leading the organization in its mission to provide accessible and engaging natural science education.  This person will guide strategic and innovative growth, oversee program development, maintain relevant and engaging education programs for multiple audiences, build strong community engagement through memberships, cultivate donor relationships, lead and oversee fundraising, and manage daily operations & staff.  Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Vision Lead the development and execution of strategic plans to expand education programs, community, and school outreach. Serve as the public face of the organization focusing on the service region, local education institutions, natural science organizations, and conservation communities. Cultivate strategic partnerships with schools, nature centers,...
E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center
Jun 23, 2025  
Executive Director
$125,000 - $150,000 yearly
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for creating lasting change for children and families? The Children’s Services Council of Martin County (CSCMC) is seeking a dynamic, experienced Executive Director to guide our mission of improving outcomes for youth and strengthening our community. This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established local government entity dedicated to funding and supporting programs that ensure all children are healthy, safe, and ready to succeed. As the professional leader and official representative of CSCMC, the Executive Director will work closely with the Governing Council, staff, and community partners to set the direction for impactful, data-driven initiatives. We are looking for a collaborative, results-oriented leader who can navigate complex systems, inspire stakeholders, and champion policies that place children at the center of Martin County’s future. Review the full position description and benefits package at...
Children's Services Council of Martin County Stuart, FL, USA Full-Time
Jun 18, 2025  
Executive Director, Shepherd’s Table
$165,000 - $185,000 yearly
Shepherd’s Table Executive Director Location:   Silver Spring, MD Compensation:   $165-185K About Shepherd’s Table Shepherd’s Table aims to improve quality of life, create a pathway towards self-sufficiency, and inspire hope for individuals experiencing homelessness, poverty, and food insecurity. Since its founding in 1983, Shepherd’s Table’s   Daily Meals program   has served hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner to anyone in need, without missing a single day. In 2024, Shepherd’s Table served a staggering 168,900 meals. In addition to meals, Shepherd’s Table offers critical wraparound services, including: Beyond the Table , which provides contracted meals to communities beyond those who visit Progress Place; Culinary Skills Training Program , which provides career pathways in the food service industry and reduces barriers to employment by providing community members facing barriers to employment with life and work skills, kitchen skills, passage of the ServSafe...
Hiring Organization:
Shepherd’s Table

LeaderFit Silver Spring, MD, USA Full-Time
Jun 12, 2025  
Executive Director
$75 - $125 yearly
Job Title: Executive Director Organization: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) Location: Arlington Heights, IL Job Type: Full-Time | Salaried Reports to: Board of Directors Salary Range: $75,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, Open Paid Time Off, Secure Choice Retirement Program Other: Relocation assistance may be available for exceptionally qualified out-of-state candidates and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. About MPAC Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, just 25 miles from Downtown Chicago. In its 25th Anniversary Season, Metropolis has become one of Chicagoland’s leading venues for quality entertainment and professional theater, captivating over 65,000 patrons per year. Metropolis’ programming includes a thriving Main Stage subscription series, an extensive...
Hiring Organization:
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Arlington Heights, IL, USA Full-Time
May 29, 2025  
Executive Director
$175,000 - $200,000 yearly
Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is a private non-profit organization that protects the rights of people with disabilities statewide. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities. Relying both on lived and learned experience, they work to pursue justice on matters related to human and legal rights. DRW is the designated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for Washington state and a member of the National Disability Rights Network. They strive for a society where all people are treated with equality, dignity, and respect for their expressed choices, and who have equal opportunities to participate in society. Disability Rights Washington is seeking nominations and applications for its next Executive Director . ABOUT DISABILITY RIGHTS WASHINGTON Since 1972, Disability Rights Washington has worked to advocate for and protect the civil and human rights of people with disabilities across the state. They...
Hiring Organization:
Disability Rights Washington

NPAG Hybrid (Seattle, WA, USA) Full-Time
May 23, 2025  
Executive Director
$170,000 yearly
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Co.act Detroit , a place-based nonprofit intermediary at the intersections of community, nonprofit, and philanthropic leadership in Detroit, Michigan is seeking nominations and applications for its next Executive Director . The organization brings together funders, investors, practitioners, nonprofits, and community leaders in collective support of community success and resiliency. As a catalyst and connector with tools and programs that help nonprofits sustain and build their capacity, Co.act transcends sector power dynamics to ensure community voice is ever-present in decision making. Now in its sixth year of operations, Co.act has fostered the relationships and built the conditions for creative solutions to sector challenges and, in doing so, has provided essential technical support to organizations serving community need and increased wellness for community and nonprofit leaders across Southeast Michigan’s diverse 7-county region. Co.act’s next...
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Co.act Detroit

NPAG Detroit, MI, USA Full-Time
May 09, 2025  
Greater DC Executive Director, Urban Alliance
$125,000 - $135,000 yearly
Position Summary Urban Alliance is seeking a  Greater DC Executive Director to lead Urban Alliance’s longest-running regional program team while joining the Executive Leadership Team alongside members of the C-Suite and regional executive director team in Baltimore, Chicago, and Detroit. The Greater DC region includes Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Northern Virginia. You’ll lead a mission-focused, dynamic, and impactful regional team that works with hundreds of DC area youth each year across six school districts, while being supported by programming, development, evaluation, HR, communications, and operations teams from Urban Alliance’s national team. You’ll also develop, lead, and fundraise for, the Greater DC region’s new strategic plan, which is expected to more than double our impact over the next five years. This role is ideal for an individual with a proven track record of success securing large gifts and generating resources, and who enjoys both...
LeaderFit Hybrid (Washington, DC, USA) Full-Time
May 02, 2025  
Executive Director
 Executive Director Upper Valley Haven White River Junction, Vermont   THE SEARCH   The Upper Valley Haven (or the Haven), a multifaceted social services agency serving the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire, seeks a passionate, relational, and strategic Executive Director (ED). The ED will possess a closely held belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every human life and will demonstrate a commitment to investing in community members with the most significant economic and social needs so that they may achieve independence and self-sufficiency.   The Haven serves over 10,000 people annually via a series of low-barrier services, including emergency shelter, food access, community outreach, children’s programs, and other critical support. The agency provides these essential frontline services while simultaneously seeking to address the root causes of poverty and homelessness through case management, supportive housing, community partnerships, and...
Hiring Organization:
Upper Valley Haven

Upper Valley Haven Hartford, VT, USA Full-Time
Apr 30, 2025  
President & Executive Director
President & Executive Director   Asian Pacific Fund San Francisco, CA 
   About Asian Pacific Fund   Founded in 1993, the Asian Pacific Fund (APF) is the Bay Area’s only community foundation solely dedicated to uplifting Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. With a mission to mobilize resources and amplify voices, APF supports a vibrant network of over 90 local nonprofits by providing flexible funding and culturally relevant capacity-building programs. The organization drives systems change through investment in data, research, and community-led solutions. APF also mobilizes the Bay Area’s AANHPI population of over two million through advocacy, education, and collective action.   In 2024, APF underwent a transformative year by launching new initiatives and expanding its reach. The organization introduced its Accelerating Capacity for Transformation Fund, which empowers key AANHPI...
Hiring Organization:
Asian Pacific Fund

Asian Pacific Fund San Francisco, CA, USA Full-Time
Apr 23, 2025  
Executive Director
Executive Director   About The Wily Network   The Wily Network (Wily) provides a critical safety net for college students in the Greater Boston area who are working towards their degrees without emotional or material support from family. Wily Scholars bring unique experiences, challenges, strengths and goals to the college journey. Some have experienced homelessness or foster care, some have been denied family support due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, some have lost their parents, and some have family members dealing with addiction, major mental illness, or incarceration. All are talented and motivated, and all are navigating life on their own.   The high-touch, flexible, and adaptive program works to ensure Wily Scholars have the tools and networks necessary to fully participate in four-year residential colleges and transition successfully into post-college life. Wily offers weekly clinical coaching, financial assistance,...
The Wily Network Newton, MA, USA Full-Time
Apr 07, 2025  
Executive Director - Montclair Film
$125,000 - $150,000 yearly
Executive Director Position Profile About the Opportunity Montclair Film, headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey and home to the celebrated Montclair Film Festival, seeks their next Executive Director to shepherd this growing organization through its next chapter of achievement and impact. Since 2010 when the festival was founded, Montclair Film has evolved into a year-round cultural hub, offering a diverse and comprehensive education program, screenings at its arthouse cinemas, and an active community engagement program. With an annual budget of close to $4.5 million and a staff of 20 full-time and 28 part-time employees, working across the administrative offices and their film center, The Clairidge, Montclair Film continues to advance annual festival and year-round programming goals. Further, as the state of New Jersey continues to bolster its relationship to the film industry, Montclair Film is uniquely positioned to be an influential leader in the region and build on...
Hiring Organization:
Montclair Film

Tom O'Connor Consulting Group Montclair, NJ, USA Full-Time
Apr 04, 2025  
Executive Director
About the Organization Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, the Public Justice Center is a leader in public interest law reform, pursuing systemic change to build a just society. Using legal advocacy tools – litigation and client representation; legislative, administrative, and appellate advocacy; know-your-rights education; and collaboration – we address the causes of poverty and racial inequity. We work in coalition with legal advocates, direct service providers, policy advocates, community organizing groups, and law firms to challenge injustice, and we contribute our legal knowledge and skills to support initiatives identified by communities and that enhance community members' power. The PJC chooses projects and cases that will make a significant impact on systems, laws, and policies. We represent people facing unlawful evictions, wage theft, healthcare barriers, and discriminatory school pushouts. We advocate to reform pretrial detention; we use...
Hiring Organization:
Public Justice Center

On-Ramps Hybrid (Baltimore, MD, USA) Full-Time
Mar 28, 2025  
Executive Director, FRESHFARM
$175,000 - $200,000 yearly
  FRESHFARM Executive Director Location :  Washington, DC region/hybrid Compensation : $175,000 - $200,000 ABOUT FRESHFARM FRESHFARM builds a more equitable, vibrant, sustainable, and resilient food system in the Mid-Atlantic region by producing innovative solutions to solve critical problems in partnership with local communities and organizations. Through hands-on education, farmers markets, and food distribution programs, FRESHFARM creates food access, economic development, and thriving communities. FRESHFARM was founded in 1996 by Bernadine Prince and Ann Harvey Yonkers as a public education program of the American Farmland Trust. A year later, they launched the Dupont Circle farmers market in Washington, DC, starting with 15 farmers from four states selling fresh produce, flowers, and plants. Since then, FRESHFARM has grown into a leading force in the regional food system. In 2019, Hugo Mogollon joined as Executive Director, bringing a new era of leadership...
Hiring Organization:
FRESHFARM

LeaderFit Hybrid (Washington, DC, USA) Full-Time
Jun 02, 2025  
Director of Programs at FRRC Featured
$100,000 - $120,000 yearly
As an essential senior leadership team member, the Director of Programs will develop FRRC’s statewide, nonpartisan programmatic and campaign strategy, setting clear goals, benchmarks, and regional priorities that further FRRC’s programmatic impact.  Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Director of Program manages a six-person team of organizers, help desk representatives, and volunteers responsible for implementing FRRC’s strategy and working directly with returning citizens and allies across the state. The Director of Programs will bring strategic direction and cohesion to state and regional efforts, mobilize and rally constituents around key issue areas and campaigns,  advance the civic participation of returning citizens in Florida, and coordinate with a wide range of partnerships and bipartisan allies. This role offers the opportunity to help set the organization’s strategic direction and impact and to build, coach, and mentor a dedicated team.   Ideal candidates...
Hiring Organization:
Florida Restoration Rights Coalition

Axis Talent Partners Hybrid (FL, USA) Full-Time
Jun 02, 2025  
Director of Development at FRRC Featured
$100,000 - $115,000 yearly
The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC) is a powerful nonpartisan grassroots organization led by Returning Citizens—people who were formerly incarcerated—working alongside committed allies. Our mission is to dismantle the systematic disenfranchisement facing those with past convictions while creating a more effective reentry system that reduces recidivism, enhances successful reintegration, and strengthens public safety. This is an opportunity to partner with a renowned leader in rights restoration for returning citizens, named one of the most influential people by Time magazine, and is highly networked and regarded throughout the state and in the field.  
Hiring Organization:
Florida Restoration Rights Coalition

Axis Talent Partners Hybrid (FL, USA) Full-Time
Apr 22, 2025  
Development Director Featured
$75,000 - $90,000 yearly
The LoveYourBrain Foundation is a US-based nonprofit that improves the mental, physical, and social well-being of people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and caregivers. Since 2014, we’ve been pioneering the use of mindfulness, yoga, psychoeducation, nutrition, and community-building programs for healing, advancing the science behind our holistic approach in clinical and community-based settings, and re-imagining how people can actively participate in their healing. This is an exciting time for our organization--we’ve recently reached our 10-year anniversary, refining our strategic vision, and our Executive Director was recently recognized as a Top Ten CNN Hero (see video segment here ).  Position Summary: The Development Director is instrumental in growing and overseeing LoveYourBrain’s multifaceted fundraising activities. As part of the leadership team and critical thought partner to the Executive Director, the position develops, implements, and manages a...
Hiring Organization:
LoveYourBrain

LoveYourBrain Remote (USA) Full-Time