Building Beats Executive Director Brooklyn, NY · Full time Company website

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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