Early Learning Ventures · 3 months ago
ELV Executive Director
Early Learning Ventures, Englewood, CO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yrEarly Learning Ventures (ELV) is a mission-driven national organization focused on strengthening the child care supply chain through innovative technology solutions. They are seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead the organization in expanding its impact and market presence, overseeing business operations, strategic partnerships, and team culture.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a bold national growth strategy to expand ELV’s reach and impact
Champion innovation in child care operations through technology
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including funders, partners, and policymakers
Lead the development of ELV’s brand strategy to elevate visibility and credibility, building upon a strong reputation of nearly two decades
Oversee marketing campaigns that drive adoption of ELV’s software among child care providers
Ensure consistent messaging across all channels to reflect ELV’s mission and values
Drive national expansion of ELV’s software platform, focusing on small child care businesses and the organizations that support them
Build strategic partnerships with child care resource and referral agencies, Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP), and other support networks that help ELV impact more children
Identify and pursue new market opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams
Oversee financial sustainability and operational excellence
Collaborate with state and federal agencies to support child care infrastructure and funding
Influence policy and funding decisions that support scalable solutions for child care providers
Lead ELV in national conversations around child care innovation and equity
Inspire and lead a high-performing, mission-driven team
Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusivity
Collaborate with the membership development team and software vendors to ensure alignment and execution
Serve as a strong public advocate for ELV’s mission to improve child care access and quality
Ensure all initiatives reflect ELV’s commitment to equity, community empowerment, and better outcomes for children and families
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a senior executive in a technology-enabled, high-growth SaaS (Software as a Service), edtech, or mission-driven business
Demonstrated success in scaling operations and growing revenue
Expertise in marketing, branding, and strategic communications
Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and operational leadership
Passion for mission-driven work and improving societal outcomes
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
Early Learning Ventures
Early Learning Ventures help children develop strong learning foundation through universal access to high-quality early childhood education.
Founded in 2009
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
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2022-01-20Grant
Leadership Team
Judy Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Tim E Garcia
Chief Operating Officer
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