Executive Director

Implementing a comprehensive multi-year strategic plan to reach our vision for scale and excellent outcomes with our prospective partner and future NC region, higher education partners. With the Regional Senior Director, ensuring strong program execution resulting in both positive experiences and outcomes for Fellows, volunteers, and partners Building, managing, and expanding a regional advisory board that will help maximize the NC region’s impact, narrative, and sustainability Ensuring the health of key stakeholder relationships at both university and employer partners, including university and corporate executives Raising Braven’s brand awareness through thought‑leadership, awards, public speaking, social media, and press pieces Explore the local political landscape and engage in critical policy efforts when relevant Raising roughly $9M prior to the launch of the new school, among other external priorities. Deepening our political capital and thought leadership to ensure that our region maintains its meaningful position in the educational fabric of the community Focusing on significantly growing and diversifying a sustainable funding base that will include gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government Attracting, hiring, and developing a team of diverse and talented staff members Directly manage and develop the Regional Senior Director and Director, External Affairs Coaching and developing regional staff members to exhibit strong cultural leadership skills and orientations Serving as the model and leader of Braven culture within the hub Serving on the organization’s Alignment Team to influence organization-wide impact, growth, and sustainability Requirements BS/BA 7-10 years leadership experience as an Executive, leading a department, or similar, with a verifiable track record of achieving successful outcomes while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable team culture. 1-3 years in non-profit, higher education, economic or workforce development, or a chamber of commerce Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Asana, Salesforce, Jira, Confluence You have a demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the experiences of first‑generation college students and students from low income backgrounds. You exemplify Braven’s core values Your experiences have informed your belief in Braven’s mission and have prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population Motivation and drive to fundraise and ensure the financial sustainability of the region; an ability to mobilize people and to create champions of an organizational mission Experience building and working in partnership with partner organizations, funders, a Board of Directors, and other key constituents Strong presence, communication skills, relationship‑building skills, and maturity that engender respect and facilitate a strong partnership with very senior‑level staff and Faculty, high‑profile community stakeholders and civic leaders, Braven staff, Fellows, and Leadership Coaches High level of personal responsibility, professional maturity and humility, commitment to personal growth, and self‑awareness of one’s own leadership style and its impact on others Ability to make strong data‑informed decisions because you excel at drawing actionable insights from analyses and translating for yourself and others how these insights further your strategy Experience that has informed your belief in Braven’s mission and has prepared you to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population. Core Competencies Demonstrates strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities to drive organizational growth and sustainability, with a focus on fundraising and stakeholder engagement. Exhibits a commitment to inclusivity and equity while fostering a high‑performing team culture in the non‑profit and higher education sectors. Highest‑signal resume keywords Leadership Experience Fundraising Expertise Stakeholder Relationship Management Strategic Planning Non‑Profit Sector Knowledge ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Data Analysis Program Execution Fundraising Strategy Partnership Development Team Development Soft Skills Communication Skills Relationship‑Building Cultural Leadership Professional Maturity Motivation and Drive Industry Keywords Higher Education Non‑Profit Workforce Development Economic Development First‑Generation College Students Tools & Technologies Google Suite Slack Asana Salesforce Jira Confluence #J-18808-Ljbffr