Executive Director

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Evanston, IL

Executive Director

About the Company

Well-established organization providing childcare resources & early education opportunities

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1970

Employees
11-50

Specialties

early head start grantee
community child care scholarships
state subsidy assistance
and pre-k grantee

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Executive Director to lead its mission-driven organization, which is dedicated to providing equitable, high-quality early childhood experiences for young children and their families. The successful candidate will be the chief executive and strategic leader, responsible for mission execution, organizational leadership, financial stewardship, fundraising, community engagement, board relations, compliance, and operational oversight. This role requires a collaborative, relationship-oriented leader with senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, educational, public service, philanthropic, or mission-driven setting. The Executive Director will be the primary ambassador for the organization, working closely with families, funders, public agencies, donors, and community partners to improve outcomes for children from prenatal stages through age five. Applicants for the Executive Director position at the company should possess a strong strategic vision, fundraising capability, financial acumen, and emotional intelligence. The role demands a candidate with a demonstrated commitment to supporting children, families, and equitable access to opportunity. The ideal Executive Director will have a background that enables them to effectively supervise all funded programs and ensure the organization's continued success as a critical connector for families seeking early childhood resources. This is a full-time, in-person position that requires a leader who can uphold the values of equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice, and who is dedicated to the mission of helping children enter school ready to learn and supporting parents and caregivers in their essential roles as teachers.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Functions

CEO/President
Non-Profit Management

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