Executive Director

Executive Director

NIA Centre is an African American Cultural Center that was founded in 2011. It serves the underserved, communities of color, and the broader Grand Rapids community. The organization’s mission is to become a nationally recognized nonprofit cultural center that celebrates Black Excellence. Its vision is to live in a world where African Americans have equitable financial, business, health, and cultural opportunities that lead to achieving success. They focus on providing programming and events for the underserved, communities of color, and the broader community in the areas of cultural arts, health awareness, entrepreneurship, and wealth building. If you are interested in joining this growing organization, keep reading for more details!

NIA Centre is seeking an Executive Director who has the skills and competencies to lead their organization and support the organization’s daily operations. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will develop strategies and effectively engage with the community to meet the goals, mission, and vision of the organization. The Executive Director must have a strong work ethic and be able to deliver the necessary results to achieve the goals outlined in the organization’s Strategic Plan.

As the Executive Director, you will:

1. Implement the organization’s Strategic Plan and oversee daily operations.
2. Implement fund development strategies (with a top priority of securing funding within and outside of Michigan) that includes grant research, grant writing, grant submission, grant reporting, and cultivation of relationships with foundations and donors.
3. Develop strategic partnerships with organizations that align with the organization’s mission and vision.
4. Develop programming and events that support the vision and mission, positively impacting the community.
5. Facilitate our annual fundraising event.
6. Develop a corporate support program.
7. Implement membership engagement events and grow our membership.
8. Develop a volunteer screening process and recruitment plan to increase our volunteer base.

Ideal Characteristics:

• Strong commitment to the organization’s mission.
• 3+ years of nonprofit leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in securing grants within and outside of Michigan.
• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred but not required).
• Strong record of increasing the volunteer base of organizations.
• Experience in working with a membership organization.
• Strong relationships with business leaders in Grand Rapids.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide strategic direction to the organization.
• Preferred candidates will reside within the city limits of Grand Rapids.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Leadership: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49503: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person