Hybrid Executive Director

at St. Ambrose Housing Aid Center, Inc.

• Job title: Executive Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Baltimore, United States

About the role

• Executive Director leading St. Ambrose to strengthen financial sustainability and deepen community relationships. Driving strategic direction and fundraising efforts for housing justice in Baltimore.

Responsibilities

• Lead St. Ambrose’s strategic direction, collaborating with the Board and staff to design, operationalize, and track goals aligned with the organizational vision and mission, driven by data and performance metrics
• Identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in affordable housing, and position the organization as a leader in Baltimore and at the state level
• Develop and implement strategic plans in partnership with the Board of Directors and staff
• Oversee sound and transparent fiscal management in partnership with the Finance Committee and the Controller
• In collaboration with the Board of Directors, steward existing funder relationships and implement expanded funding strategies that generate new revenue from diverse sources, including foundations, individual donors, corporate sponsorships, government agencies, and other revenue streams
• Work closely with the Board of Directors to leverage their networks and support fundraising efforts, including participation in donor meetings and events
• Proactively secure creative and innovative funding opportunities to meet specific needs and budgetary constraints
• Set and manage financial priorities, budgets, and financial projections to ensure the organization is operating in a manner that meets the needs of clients, staff, and the Baltimore community within the organization’s financial resources
• Engage, lead, coach, develop, and mentor St. Ambrose’s senior team and inspire and empower all staff in the organization to set and reach meaningful, mission-driven goals
• Lead with transparency, allowing staff access to information that impacts their work and their programs and authentically enfranchises them in key decision-making processes
• Identify and facilitate opportunities for professional development for staff members and growth in staffing structures
• Facilitate collaboration across the organization, and seek opportunities to strengthen internal communications and cultivate strong, trusting working relationships at the staff and Board levels
• Serve as an inspirational and persuasive external spokesperson and thought leader for the organization and its programs, sharing St. Ambrose’s vision, attracting new supporters and partners, and advancing its strategic priorities
• Build and maintain productive relationships and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to maintain and expand St. Ambrose’s network and impact
• Develop, strengthen, and sustain strategic partnerships with nonprofit partners and local government officials in Baltimore to advance organizational priorities, secure funding, influence policy, and ensure alignment with local policy initiatives and community needs
• Develop and maintain a trusting, transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about decision-making and organizational health
• Partner with the Board chair to help ensure the Board functions effectively and responsibly
• Support Board development and recruitment of new members who reflect organizational values and community diversity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in public policy, management (especially with a nonprofit focus), or another relevant field is a plus
• 10+ years of nonprofit leadership experience with a strong track record of building, leading, inspiring, and retaining high-performing teams
• Deep knowledge of the issues and challenges facing affordable housing development and property management, as well as housing policy in urban environments, with a preference for experience in the Baltimore or DMV markets
• Proven track record in fundraising, with experience securing significant grants and/or individual donations and funding streams from diverse sources, or other experience relevant to revenue generation
• Strong financial acumen and significant financial management experience in a nonprofit comparable context
• A record of championing effective change management, ensuring organizational stability while fostering a culture of adaptability and innovation
• Demonstrated experience and comfort leading through times of change and challenge
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; experience in effectively communicating key data and information to senior management, Board of Directors, and other key partners and collaborators
• Ability to strike a balance between strategic vision and practical execution
• Must possess a level of technological proficiency with commonly used hardware and software; experience and comfort with social media platforms is a plus.

Benefits

• Benefits package