Nonprofit Executive Director

Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1968 to promote equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities for all residents of the Lower Hudson Valley of New York.

Programs include promoting fair housing; housing counseling, including first-time home buyer and mortgage default by Certified housing counselors; affirmative marketing of affordable housing; and providing independent living for individuals living with mental illness. WRO employs 50 staff with an annual budget of $5,000,000.

For more information go to WRO's website:

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Director with experience in the nonprofit industry.

Strategic Leadership and Vision
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team to refine and execute a multi-year strategy that advances WRO's mission and improves sustainability
• Advance a powerful, persuasive organizational brand and narrative that showcases WRO's impact, scale, and thought leadership
• Partner with the Board of Directors to strengthen organizational leadership, identify highcaliber Board candidates, and align governance practices with WRO's strategic goals
• Evaluate risks and opportunities across policy and funding landscapes, in consultation with the Board of Directors
• Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing, mission-driven leadership team that delivers operational excellence and sustainable growthOperational /Programmatic Oversight
• Oversee the adequacy of the organization's financial structure working closely with the Chief Financial Officer and Board Finance Committee to ensure financial integrity, proactive risk management, and transparent accountability
• Establish current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies subject to the approval of the Board of Directors
• Align budgets to strategic priorities, steward reserves, and ensure financial practices enable bold innovation, risk assessment and sustained impact
• Review operating results of the organization and take steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct adverse results
• Oversee and confirm compliance with funders' requirements
• Develop and maintain awareness of relevant legislation, regulations, and federal, state or local ordinances
• Participate in regular evaluation of management team and oversee evaluation of all staff
• Establish and maintain an effective system of information exchange throughout the organization

External Engagement and Relationship Development
• Represent the organization to government agencies, major donors, the financial community, stakeholders and the general public
• Develop and implement a strategy to deepen and diversify relationships with public and private sector partners that unlock resources, influence, and programmatic reach
• Participate with like-minded organizations in advocacy to promote policies that advance WRO's mission
• Develop relationships with government representatives on the federal, state and local levels
• Promote WRO's expertise to the media as a reliable source for comments
• Work closely with Development Manager and Board Fundraising Committee to implement fundraising strategies and relationships to identify high-impact opportunities for diversified, sustainable income

Specific experience, qualifications and characteristics
• Over five years' experience successfully leading non-profits with multifunctional oversight, ideally in the fields of housing or social justice
• Enthusiasm for WRO's mission
• Advanced degree in law, social work, or other relevant field (A bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be acceptable if combined with experience in housing and/or social justice.)
• Proven track record in revenue generation from diverse sources
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Experience in media engagement and policy advocacy

Fringe Benefits

• 100% paid medical
• retirement plan with employer match
• PTO
  • 20 vacation days
  • 12 sick days
  • 5 personal days
• More

Salary: $125,000-$175,000 annually 

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