Executive Director
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501 Commons

Executive Director

Seattle, Washington

Overview

501 Commons, one of the leading nonprofit Management Support Organizations in the United States, is seeking an inclusive, business savvy Executive Director. 501 Commons provides a wide range of management support services to more than 2,000 mostly nonprofit organizations, including 1,000 client engagements with organizations in the Pacific Northwest including many based in BIPOC communities. The organization supports the following primary functions for the nonprofit sector through consulting and provision of other technical assistance and resources: Financial Services; Technology Services, including IT infrastructure, data solutions, and cybersecurity; Human Resources; and Management Consulting / Leadership Development. The new Executive will manage an annual budget of nearly $5M, with 45 staff.

Mission and Values

501 Commons serves nonprofits as experts, innovators, and partners. Its passion is to amplify the strengths of nonprofits so all people and communities flourish. The organization is guided by six values: Respect, Integrity and Transparency, Inclusion, Accessibility, Partnership and Results. In particular, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) has been a foundational competency of 501 Commons for almost a decade.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will inherit a 501(c)3 organization with 45 staff, a budget of nearly $5M, and a very strong reputation. The new ED will succeed long-time leader Nancy Long and have an eight-person management team. Key responsibilities include:

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• At least eight years of executive level experience, preferably at a similar nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated success in business development, ideally in the nonprofit sector.
• Strong business management skills, including financial analysis and management of multiple lines of business.
• Experience with responsibility for human resources in an organization.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and managing organizational systems.
• A track record of collaborative leadership and inclusivity among organizational staff.
• Track record of leading and managing a diverse workforce.
• Demonstrated experience managing a hybrid and remote workforce.
• A college degree, preferably in public, nonprofit or business administration or management.

Job Requirements

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Compensation

$160,000-$180,000 depending on experience. Benefits include 26 days PTO, 100% coverage of employee medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with a discretionary 1% annual employer contribution, and relocation assistance available as needed.

Application Process

To apply, interested candidates should e-mail their cover letter and resume as a single pdf file to: ...@glickdavis.com

The position is open until filled.

Inclusiveness

501 Commons is an equal-opportunity employer and seeks to recruit people of diverse backgrounds and support the retention and advancement of diverse persons within the organization.