Executive Director

Nashua Center•Nashua, NH

About The Position

The Executive Director is Nashua Center’s chief executive and strategic leader, accountable to the Board of Directors for the Agency’s vision, mission impact, financial health, and organizational integrity. In close partnership with the Board, the Executive Director sets long-term direction, stewards financial and organizational resources, ensures high-quality, person-centered services, and builds a high-performing leadership team. The Executive Director is the Agency’s principal voice with funders, government partners, families, and the community. The role provides strategic leadership for the Agency’s mission, programs, operations, personnel, and financial performance. It leads multi-year planning, budgeting, fundraising and capital campaigns, supports effective Board governance, develops and retains a qualified workforce, and builds relationships with public agencies and community partners. The Executive Director also serves as chief spokesperson and advocate and ensures high standards for health, safety, quality, accessibility, and compliance.

Requirements

Graduate degree in human services, special education, developmental disabilities, health administration, nonprofit management, or a related field; equivalent education and executive leadership experience may be considered.
At least five years of progressively responsible senior management experience, including accountability for programs, staff, and budgets.
Demonstrated success in fundraising and revenue development, including experience leading or playing a significant role in a capital campaign.
Demonstrated commitment to the dignity, inclusion, self-determination, and rights of people with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the developmental disabilities field, including familiarity with its service system, funding, and regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

Provide visionary, strategic leadership for the Agency’s mission, programs, operations, personnel, and financial performance.
Lead development and implementation of multi-year strategic, programmatic, and financial plans consistent with Board-approved policies, and monitor progress toward goals.
Oversee budgeting and financial management, maintaining strong internal controls and long-term financial sustainability.
Lead fundraising and revenue development, including individual, corporate, foundation, and government support, and build a strong culture of philanthropy with the Board and staff.
Plan and lead capital campaigns, including feasibility, goal setting, major gift solicitation, and donor stewardship, in partnership with the Board.
Partner with the Board to support effective governance and policy development, and provide timely, transparent reports on performance, finances, and risks.
Recruit, develop, and retain a qualified, diverse workforce and leadership team, with leadership-development and succession plans.
Foster an inclusive, ethical, and accountable culture grounded in trust that supports engagement, growth, and continuous improvement.
Build and sustain relationships with state agencies, legislators, funders, referral sources, and community partners to expand the Agency’s reach and impact.
Serve as the Agency’s chief spokesperson and public advocate, and promote open, respectful communication among people served, families, employees, and partners.
Maintain high standards for health, safety, quality, accessibility, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contracts.
Ensure participant intake and service decisions are fair, person-centered, and informed by program capacity and individual needs.