Harlem Grown · 3 hours ago
Executive Director
Harlem, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expHarlem Grown is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring youth through education in urban farming and nutrition. The Executive Director will manage day-to-day operations, oversee staff, and drive fundraising efforts to support the organization's mission and ensure its financial sustainability.
CharityFarmingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Motivate and maintain a cohesive staff, ensuring strong internal communication and collaboration. Foster a supportive team-oriented environment where both independent and innovative thinking and collaboration are encouraged
Directly supervise executive leadership team (COO, COS, CPO). Provide ongoing support, feedback and professional development opportunities for direct reports, acting as a valued thought partner and mentor
In consultation with the CEO and the Board of Directors, and in partnership with senior leaders, own and develop annual organizational goals and execute plans that advance the mission and vision of the organization. Develop mechanisms to track progress to goals, solve problems that arise, and adjust plans as needed
In partnership with senior leaders, develop and execute response plans to internal and external crises
Champion, value and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization to foster a culture of belonging
Manage the day-to-day activities of the organization, including staffing and programs
In partnership with the Founder & CEO and Senior Director of Advancement, the Executive Director is accountable for stabilizing and sustaining a ~$5.5M annual operating budget with strong predictability, while progressively diversifying and de-risking revenue over time. The Executive Director serves as Harlem Grown’s chief closer, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and hands-on execution across all revenue streams
Own overall fundraising performance and accountability, ensuring annual and multi-year revenue goals are met across individuals, foundations, corporate, government, and event-based funding
Personally lead the solicitation and closing of six- and seven-figure gifts, working closely with the Senior Director of Advancement to develop strategy, materials, and cultivation plans
Serve as a key relationship manager for Harlem Grown’s most significant foundation and corporate partners, and step in directly when critical donor relationships require executive leadership or course correction
Partner with the Senior Director of Advancement to oversee the advancement team, ensuring strong systems, clear goals, and consistent progress toward fundraising targets
In close collaboration with the Board Chair, set clear fundraising expectations for board members and leverage board networks to support donor identification, cultivation, and solicitation
Ensure board fundraising efforts are aligned with organizational needs, and that board members are effectively engaged in advancing Harlem Grown’s revenue goals
In partnership with the COO, develop the annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors
In partnership with the COO and the Board of Directors, oversee budget management and financial operations, ensuring controls are in place to safeguard tracking and management of company finances, and compliance with various non-profit, financial and contractual responsibilities
In partnership with the COO, ensure healthy and functional organizational operations, including compliance, technology, facilities, and general administration
In partnership with the COS, oversee all people and culture systems
In partnership with the CEO, support the identification and development of strategic partnerships that advance the mission of the organization
In partnership with the CEO, engage in media and public affairs activities
In partnership with the CEO, lead collaboratively with the Board of Directors to implement a model of strategic and generative governance
Provide regular updates to the Board of Directors about organizational progress and needs
Oversee the administrative and operational requirements for Board management, including compliance with city, state, and federal policies
Develop mechanisms to leverage Board of Directors skills and networks in support of the organization
Support the board chair in recruiting and onboarding new board of directors that align with the vision and fiscal goals of the organization
In partnership with the CPO, oversee the strategic vision for all programming year round
In partnership with the CPO, oversee rigorous program evaluations, to measure successes and effectively communicate to the Board, funders, and constituents; and enhance services and offerings within the strategic plan
In partnership with the CPO, develop a long-term program strategy for the next five years
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years' experience at minimum; advanced degree or equivalent years' experience preferred
A passion for the mission of Harlem Grown, demonstrated through experience in youth development, nutrition, urban farming and/or environmentalism
Substantial leadership experience (10 years) managing non-profit or for-profit organizations, including an understanding of the relationship between Founder, Executive Director, and Board
Strong history of raising a budget of 5-7M and knowledge of the NYC fundraising landscape
Knowledge and experience in programmatic implementation in the K-12 education sector, particularly in major markets
Demonstrated ability to drive growth; direct experience in developing and implementing grass-roots growth plans with tangible results in a fast-changing, entrepreneurial environment
Understanding of and experience with non-profit legal, budgeting, and accounting best practices
Strong oral and written communication skills
Comfort with structuring and negotiating contracts and agreements
Company
Harlem Grown
Harlem Grown is a farm that specializes in growing fruits and vegetables for healthy children and sustainable communities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Nike
2023-02-15Grant
Leadership Team
Tony Hillery
Founder & C.E.O.
Recent News
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