ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION
LIFT’s mission is to help community members achieve financial stability and overall well-being. We pair rigorously trained Advocates with committed community Members to build the strong personal, social and financial foundations they need to get ahead. By setting their own goals and working hard to achieve them, LIFT Members are equipped to get a job, a safe home and a quality education for themselves and their kids. They also build a support network, confidence in what they bring to the table and the skills to manage tough times in the future. LIFT operates in three cities across the nation where any Members of the community can come get help. Since LIFT’s founding, over 12,000 volunteer Advocates have served nearly 100,000 individuals and families.
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to drive the growth of one of the nation’s most innovative organizations committed to combating poverty. With support from local civic groups, funders, and preeminent members of the DC community, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for the expansion of LIFT’s work in the community.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide vision, direction, and oversight for the DC team and lead the team to meet its ambitious goals
Work closely with the national program team to adapt program approaches and pilots, with the goal of improving both efficacy and impact
Serve as key external voice and representative for LIFT in the region, acting as ambassador, thought partner, and advocate with all critical stakeholders
Cultivate and support champions and partners within the DC community
Lead and manage all fundraising and outreach activities with existing and prospective funders, including sources of corporate, foundation, and individual support
Coordinate the creation of a multi-faceted stakeholder engagement program
Share best practices and key insights from the DC region with other regions and future LIFT launch sites
Manage a small and growing team of LIFT staff, establishing a culture of results-orientation while promoting a fun, vibrant, and collaborative environment
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to LIFT’s mission and core values.
8+ years of experience as a successful leader in the nonprofit, government, or private sector.
Knowledge of the local cultural and political landscape, with the ability to network and collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders
History of effectively implementing and evolving programmatic offerings
A record of success of raising significant amounts of money through major gifts, events, corporate partnerships, and institutional grants
Proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation.
Commitment to recruiting, mentoring, training, and retaining a diverse team at LIFT.
Superior written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision and lead others to implement it.
Must be based in DC.
LIFT believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. LIFT does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology.
How to apply
TO APPLYQualified individuals, please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter to: Nationalapps@liftcommunities.org