Nashville Executive Director - GreenLight Fund

Headhunter: DSG Global

Education

37201 Nashville, TN - United States

Vice President

Experteer Overview

As Executive Director, you will lead the launch and ongoing establishment of GreenLight Nashville, building the local Selection Advisory Council and guiding the diligence and portfolio selection process. You will steward funders and resources, engage a broad network of community, civic, and philanthropic partners, and support portfolio organizations as they grow. You’ll work with the national GreenLight network to share learnings and scale impact, while centering equity and community needs at every step.

Compensation / Benefits

Health insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield, 80% covered)
Dental and Vision insurance (80% covered)
Mental health coverage
Safe Harbor 401k with company match
Disability and life insurance
Generous paid time off and parental leave, holidays and floating holidays

Responsibilities

Lead a community-wide Selection Advisory Council to identify Nashville’s high-priority needs and vet portfolio organizations
Manage an annual rigorous diligence and landscape analysis process for potential portfolio organizations
Incorporate voices of community members with lived poverty experience to shape priorities and solutions
Serve as an active local board member for portfolio organizations and advise on strategic/operational issues
Act as a strategic thought partner and connector for portfolio organizations and their leaders
Represent GreenLight Nashville externally and cultivate relationships with community leaders, funders, investors, government, and partners
Steward investors and lead all stages of fundraising, securing resources for GreenLight Nashville and portfolio organizations
Plan and execute events to launch new portfolio organizations and raise awareness and support

Key requirements

Experience in entrepreneurial environments with increasing responsibility
Strong network or familiarity with Nashville philanthropic, nonprofit, and/or business sectors
Understanding of social issues affecting low-income residents and nonprofit philanthropy experience
Knowledge of social innovation, evidence-based program design, and results-oriented approaches
Strong analytical skills with due diligence and/or grant-making experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to represent GreenLight Nashville professionally
Track record of securing financial resources and donor stewardship
Experience building and managing donor pipelines; ability to work hands-on to grow organizations
Creative, collaborative, and action-oriented mindset with willingness to roll up sleeves
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred but not required

Authentic passion for mission Relationship-building and collaboration Clear communication and stakeholder management Due diligence and landscape analysis Grant-making and donor stewardship processes Fundraising strategy and donor pipeline management

Description

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