Executive Director, Horizons Bridgeport
3 days ago
Overview
The Opportunity:
This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a seasoned,
dynamic professional who is passionate about building and expanding
educational programming for students and families, and the
Bridgeport community. The Executive Director will lead all
operations of Horizons Bridgeport (HB), with a primary focus on
fundraising, partnership development, and communications. This role
also serves as the face of HB, building external-facing
relationships in the community, expanding partnerships, and
positioning Horizons as a thought leader in the Out-of-School Time
space within the Bridgeport community and beyond. The Executive
Director will work in close partnership and collaboration with the
leadership teams from the Horizons sites in Bridgeport -- Horizons
Green Farms Academy and Horizons Sacred Heart University – as well
as support Horizons Notre Dame programming. This position also
supervises and supports a three-person team of Horizons Bridgeport
staff. A strong and engaging communicator, the successful candidate
will bring a passion for the mission of working educational equity
and creating opportunities for students to develop the academic and
social-emotional skills that empowers them to live a life full of
hope and choice.
About Horizons Bridgeport:
Horizons Bridgeport is dedicated to providing transformative
educational experiences for students in Bridgeport. Our programs
focus on academic enrichment, social-emotional learning, and
developing lifelong skills that empower students to reach their
full potential. By building strong partnerships and leveraging
community resources, Horizons Bridgeport aims to create lasting
impact and opportunities for the youth of Bridgeport.
Responsibilities
Fundraising:
Lead and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy in
partnership with the HB Board, with the goal of raising $1.1
million in the first year.
Identify and cultivate new and existing funding sources to
support the sustainability of the HB region and current program
sites and to ultimately enable the launch of programs at new sites
within the region
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate and
foundation funders, write grant requests, and prepare all required
grant reporting.
Collaborate closely with the Executive Directors of Horizons
Green Farms Academy and Horizons Sacred Heart University in order
to coordinate fundraising efforts, maximizing opportunities for
both current programming and the region as whole.
Plan, oversee, and coordinate donor cultivation events,
including summer site visits.
Organizational Leadership:
Provide leadership for organizational strategy, fundraising,
financial management, programmatic growth and quality,
infrastructure, and board development.
Maintain and nurture a collaborative regional Horizons
community through regular meetings with site leaders and school
leadership, onsite visits, surveying, and providing
capacity-building support to sites at various stages of
development.
Support Executive Directors at Bridgeport sites to ensure:
Common outcome measurement aligned with Horizons National
standards, measurement, and data systems.
Cross-site programmatic collaboration as appropriate.
The documentation of student outcomes to help inform the
regional communications strategy.
Develop, manage, and oversee organization's budget, financial
planning, and financial reporting, including the preparation of the
annual financial review and Form 990.
Partner with the HB Board, providing leadership and support to
members and committees, including the development of meeting
materials and presentations.
Communications and Partnership Development:
In close partnership with Horizons site leadership, develop and
refine the "Horizons Bridgeport story," demonstrating the broad
impact of the program and its potential to reach more students
Coordinate all public relations and communications activities,
including social media and community outreach using
Horizons-branded resources.
Represent HB at key events, including the annual Horizons
National Conference, Bridgeport area educational and non-profit
events, and local affiliate events.
Work with the HB Board, site leaders, and other stakeholders to
identify and cultivate meaningful and strategic partnerships with
the ultimate goal of launching new programs and enhancing program
quality.
Qualifications
HB understands that candidates rarely meet 100% of the
qualifications. We strongly encourage candidates, in particular
women and people from underrepresented backgrounds, to apply if
they meet many of the qualifications.
At least ten years of relevant experience, including
demonstrated success in leadership roles, ideally in a nonprofit
setting.
Proven track record in successful fundraising and donor
relations, including grant-writing experience
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build
and sustain positive and respectful relationships
Cultural competency and experience working with a diverse range
of stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation
skills, including use of all social media platforms.
Strong project management and organizational skills, attention
to detail, and ability to set and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with program administration, including operations
and staff management.
Experience with financial reporting, grant administration, and
budgeting.
Ability to thrive and work collaboratively within a small team
environment with often-competing priorities and to lead others to
achieve common goals.
Application Process
Please apply via this link at the top of the page. All
submissions receive acknowledgment and are confidential within the
search committee and TSNE. Electronic submissions sent through the
above link are preferred.
Candidates should include a resume or profile summary that
showcases their skills and experiences, as well as a cover letter
describing their interest and how their qualifications and
experience match the needs and mission of Horizons Bridgeport.
While candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as
possible, the position will remain open and applications accepted
until the right candidate is identified. The HB Search Committee
will review applications, and candidates who are selected to move
forward in the hiring process will be notified. All initial
interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Questions may be directed to
TSNE Search Consultant, Brian
Gallagher.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Bridgeport, CT,
with occasional evening and weekend events. HB offers a
comprehensive benefits package. Salary is competitive with relevant
experience, within the framework of the organization's annual
operating budget, and in the approximate range of $115,000 -
$130,000. Horizons Bridgeport is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
HB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law.
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