Building Beats seeks an inspiring and dynamic Executive Director to lead the organization in fulfilling its mission to empower youth through music education and creative expression. The Executive Director will serve as the visionary leader, driving strategic initiatives, overseeing program development, and ensuring financial sustainability through effective fundraising and partnerships. This role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for community impact, strong management skills, and the ability to cultivate relationships with diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.

Description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute the organization’s strategic plan in alignment with its mission and vision.
• Provide inspirational leadership to staff, volunteers, and the broader community to advance Building Beats’ goals.
• Represent the organization as its primary spokesperson, fostering visibility and credibility with external stakeholders, including media, partners, and the public.
• Oversee the future direction of the organization and progress the vision and mission to create impact with the organization’s constituents.

Board Development & Engagement

• Partner with the board of directors to strengthen governance, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
• Recruit and onboard new board members with diverse skills, networks, and perspectives to enhance organizational capacity.
• Facilitate regular board meetings, providing updates on programs, finances, and strategic initiatives to support informed decision-making.
• Cultivate strong relationships with board members, encouraging active participation in fundraising, advocacy, and community outreach efforts.

Fundraising & Community Engagement

• Collaborate with the department lead for the development of a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure sustainable revenue streams
• Collaborate with the Fundraising Team to identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, philanthropic organizations, and corporate partners.
• Oversee the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and events designed to meet annual goals.
• Monitor fundraising progress, providing strategic direction and feedback to ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Develop and lead marketing strategy to leverage community engagement to maximize support and fundraising

Team Management & Culture

• Work with Core Team to recruit staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team.
• Lead and oversee the culture of the company, integrating Core Values and philosophies that can help the organization thrive.
• Oversee performance management, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities to ensure team success.
• Maintain team accountability for organizational outcomes.

Program Development & Oversight

• Collaborate with the department lead for the development of the programming strategy and teaching artists of the organization
• Ensure programs meet the needs of participants and align with annual organizational objectives.
• Monitor program outcomes and adapt strategies to maximize impact and engagement.

Operational, IT & Financial Oversight

• Manage the organization’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Help the organization develop an IT framework and system to manage data, technologies and equipment that can maximize success for the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards governing nonprofit operations across the country and world

Qualifications

• Passion for music education, youth empowerment, creative arts and emerging technology is required.
• Proven experience in nonprofit leadership, program development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and partnership building.
• Strong organizational and team management skills, with the ability to lead diverse groups toward a common goal.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for inspiring others and building community.
• Extreme auto-didact that will continually grow in their own skills and knowledge

Salary

$80,000 - $100,000 per year