Chorus America · 4 days ago
Executive Director
Chorus America is seeking a visionary and dynamic Executive Director to lead the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida, a cornerstone of the LGBTQ+ community. The Executive Director will be responsible for strategic leadership, fundraising, artistic support, financial stewardship, community connection, and team culture to enhance the organization's impact and sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Work with the Board and chorus officers to develop and implement innovative strategic plans that align with our mission of celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ communities through music
Fundraising & Revenue: Inspire and lead staff and volunteers in a comprehensive strategy to secure financial resources through both earned and contributed income streams; collaborate with staff to cultivate dynamic relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors
Artistic & Programmatic Support: Collaborate with the Artistic Director to ensure high-quality, mission-driven programming that meets the needs of the community and elevates our profile both locally and nationally
Financial Stewardship: Work with the Treasurer to develop and oversee a budget of more than $1.5 million, ensuring transparent fiscal management, sound internal controls, and long-term sustainability
Community Connection: Serve as the primary spokesperson and build strategic alliances with civic leaders, LGBTQ+ executives, community allies, and other cultural institutions
Team & Culture: Hire, mentor, and retain a high-performing staff; work effectively with volunteer leadership; and foster a culture of equity, transparency, and collaboration
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 5+ years of senior management experience (required), preferably in a mission-driven nonprofit or arts organization
A firm understanding of LGBTQ+ concerns and motivating factors, as well as a clear grasp of the performing arts as an important part of the community at large
Demonstrated success in meeting and/or exceeding contributed revenue goals by inspiring and leading a fundraising team of staff and volunteers
Exceptional public speaking and written skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story to diverse stakeholders and represent the organization and its mission in a wide range of settings
Proficiency in nonprofit administration, including, but not limited to: finance, operations, human resources, CRM tools, and modern digital marketing platforms
Benefits
Monthly allowance for health care and cell phone
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Contributions to a retirement plan (e.g., IRA/401k)
Professional development opportunities