On-Ramps ยท 1 day ago
Executive Director at Read 718
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
10+ years expOn-Ramps is seeking an Executive Director for READ 718, a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the childhood literacy gap in Brooklyn. The Executive Director will lead the organization in its growth and impact, blending strategic leadership with hands-on operational management, while serving as an ambassador and ensuring program excellence.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership to the READ 718 team, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and core values
Ensure responsible stewardship of the organization's finances, operations, and human resources
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing and diverse team, including developing leadership among staff
Serve as a trusted liaison between staff and Board, ensuring transparency, healthy communication, and aligned decision-making
Foster an inclusive, collaborative organizational culture rooted in equity and that embodies READ 718's values
Maintain a visible presence across program sites, modeling a hands-on approach to leadership
Serve as READ 718's primary ambassador and spokesperson, enhancing the organization's visibility, brand recognition, and credibility
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key strategic partners, such as funders, peer organizations, and community partners
Drive fundraising efforts, with a focus on increasing revenue to support growth in reach and impact
Work closely with the Board to strengthen fundraising and expand the organization's network
Communicate impact through compelling storytelling that honors both 'magic and metrics'- the qualitative and quantitative evidence of READ 718's success
Partner with the Board and staff to refine and implement READ 718's strategic plan
Lead data-driven approaches to evaluate student progress, program effectiveness, and organizational health
Approach future growth with care: building trust and credibility first, assessing needs deeply, and preserving the unique strengths of READ 718's in-person model
Stay attuned to broader literacy trends, technology developments, and trends in youth learning
Qualification
Required
Deep commitment to READ 718's mission and belief in literacy as a fundamental right
At least 10 years of professional experience, including significant leadership and management experience
Experience working with or alongside literacy, elementary education, early childhood, or youth development; direct experience in literacy is preferred
Track record of successfully fundraising across a variety of revenue streams, ideally including experience generating new sources of support
Strong people management skills with experience building and managing diverse, high-performing, cohesive teams
Strong strategic and visionary thinking and planning skills
Exceptional communication and relationship building skills; track record of managing partnerships with key funders and community partners
Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and resource allocation
Ability to effectively work with a Board of Directors
High-integrity, transparent, emotionally intelligent leadership style
Entrepreneurial mindset, with an ability to be creative, scrappy, and persistent
Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience integrating these values into organizational practices
Company
On-Ramps
On-Ramps is a full-service search firm that helps mission-driven organizations within the social sector recruit the best talent available.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Harry W.
Founding Partner
Nakia James-Jenkins, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Partner & Head of HR & Operations
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