ED JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Executive Director REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
TYPE: Full-Time COMPENSATION: $70k-80k / year
SCHEDULE: 40+ hrs/week LOCATION: In-office: New Haven, CT
ABOUT THE NEW HAVEN PRIDE CENTER
The New Haven Pride Center (NHPC) empowers Greater New Haven LGBTQIA+ individuals to thrive by providing case management, support, educational and cultural programming, and advocacy at the intersection of arts, community, and social justice. As a leading LGBTQ+ nonprofit in Connecticut, NHPC champions representation in the arts and fosters safe spaces for support services, social connections, and youth empowerment.
Position Overview
The New Haven Pride Center has a vital mission to create a vibrant multi-service nonprofit that enhances the quality of life throughout the community, particularly LGBTQIA+ individuals. In this defining moment, our community needs effective leadership to build a community resilient and empowered enough to defend our civil rights. To meet this need, we’re looking for a highly skilled executive director to help us fulfill this important undertaking. Reporting to the board of directors this seasoned leader will not only understand current trends in the nonprofit world but will also have experience in developing and implementing successful programmatic, human resource, development and marketing strategic plans. Above all, the executive director should be highly effective in a leadership role that requires clear communication skills and decisiveness.
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive and public face of the New Haven Pride Center, responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, fundraising, community engagement, and advocacy. The ED will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and external stakeholders to advance the Center’s mission and sustain its impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategic Vision
• Lead the organization’s long term strategic planning and implementation, while working with the Board of Directors ensuring alignment with NHPC’s mission and goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and affirming organizational culture that centers LGBTQ+ voices, particularly those most marginalized.
• Represent NHPC as a spokesperson and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights at local, state, and national levels.
Operations, Program & Staff Management
• Oversee daily operations, staff management, and volunteer coordination to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency including hiring, supervising, and collaborating with organization staff.
• Develop and maintain policies that promote organizational sustainability, equity, and accountability.
• Serve as a leader to the organization’s staff, volunteers and interns providing guidance, motivation, and support to help them succeed in their roles.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote teamwork and collaboration, encouraging staff members to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
• Provide regular feedback to staff members, both in the form of ongoing coaching and formal performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement staff development plans to support the ongoing growth and professional development of each team member.
• Model and promote the organization’s values and culture, setting a high standard for ethical and effective behavior in all interactions.
Financial Management, Fundraising & Development
• Lead fundraising efforts and events, including, donor cultivation, sponsorships, and major gifts.
• Strengthen NHPC’s financial sustainability through diversified funding streams, including, but not limited to, government contracts, corporate partnerships, and community giving.
• Supervise NHPC’s financial health, including budgeting, expense tracking, and compliance with nonprofit best practices.
• Oversee the organization’s financial management ensuring that the organization is financially sound and operating with financial prudence for long-term sustainability.
• Develop and oversee the organization’s annual budget, working with staff and board members to ensure that it aligns with the organization’s goals and priorities.
• Monitor financial performance on an ongoing basis, tracking revenue and expenses and making adjustments as needed to ensure that the organization is operating within its budget.
• Ensure that financial reports are accurate and provided to the Board of Directors in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with the Board of Directors and other stakeholders to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings, while also ensuring that the organization remains financially stable and sustainable for the long term.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nonprofit financial management and ensure that the organization’s financial policies and procedures are in compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Community Engagement, Advocacy & Equality
• Build, maintain and collaborate developing strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders, government agencies, and advocacy groups.
• Oversee programs that uplift LGBTQIA+ advocacy, education, and support services.
• Serve as the organization’s public face, advocating for its mission and representing its interests to policymakers, the media, and the public.
• Participate in media interviews, and public speaking engagements to raise awareness of key issues and advance the organization’s goals.
• Fosters an organizational commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
• Works to establish a culture where all individuals are welcomed without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.
• Highlights the benefits of building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities the organization serves.
Marketing, Communications & Public Speaking:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy to increase the organization’s visibility and reach.
• Create and maintain the organization’s brand and messaging across all channels.
• Act as the organization’s spokesperson and represent the organization at public events and speaking engagements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with media outlets and reporters to secure press coverage and promote the organization’s activities.
Board Relations & Governance
• Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to ensure strong governance and strategic oversight.
• Provide regular updates on organizational progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Support Board development and engagement, including recruitment, training, and committee support.
Professional Qualifications Needed
• A bachelor’s degree; master’s degree preferred, which can be supplemented with 5 years of experience working in a nonprofit.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience.
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• High level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers and donors.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Ability to leverage technology, particularly AI, to enhance operations, programs, and mission impact.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• A commitment and sensitivity to diversity and equal opportunity for all.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
Employee Benefits
The New Haven Pride Center offers industry standard benefits. The new Executive Director will help the organization assess current employee benefits and bring them to an even more competitive level for all employees at the organization
We can’t wait for you to apply!
We know that there are great candidates that may not have all of the qualifications and experience listed above but possess intuitive knowledge (or other fully transferable skills). If that’s you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself!
We are committed to building a dynamic work environment that celebrates individual differences + diversity, and treats everyone with respect. We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. Folks who are queer, non-binary, trans, Black, Indigenous, folks of color, disabled, immigrant, parents, or are/have been impacted by systemic oppression are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2025
Ideal Start Date: August 1st
Please forward a cover letter and resume to: President@newhavenpridecenter.org
