Executive Director

For The Nations DC Executive Director Alexandria, VA
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The Executive Director (ED) provides overall strategic and executive leadership for FTNDC and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the organization’s mission, health, sustainability, and execution of its strategic plan. The ED serves as FTNDC’s primary vision-caster, organizational leader, fundraiser, and external ambassador. Leading through an experienced senior leadership team, the ED sets direction, establishes priorities, makes sound and timely decisions, and creates the clarity and accountability necessary for effective execution.

A central opportunity for the next ED is to lead FTNDC through significant growth and organizational development—expanding and diversifying revenue and strengthening organizational structure and management while preserving the relational, Gospel-centered culture fundamental to FTNDC’s ministry. Above all, the ED models Christ-like love and service and keeps the Gospel central to FTNDC’s relationships, leadership, and ministry.

For the Nations DC (FTNDC) is a nonprofit ministry serving English language learners and their children in the Washington, DC, metro area. As a ministry, we follow Jesus’ example in the Gospels, and the disciples' example in Acts, of loving people through deeds of mercy and words of truth. We offer educational programs for adults and children, with a focus on helping our new neighbors speak, read, and write in English.

We help meet their practical needs as they adjust to life in a new place. We also minister to students through sharing Bible stories, offering prayer, and being a safe space for students to ask questions about life and faith. We have offered hope and help to students from more than 60 countries. Our desire for our students is that they would truly flourish in our community and be transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Status: Full-time, salaried (40 hours/week)

Reports to: FTNDC Board of Directors

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The Executive Director may work primarily from home or from one of FTNDC’s ministry locations. The ED should maintain a regular presence across ministry sites, in addition to meeting with donors, churches, and community organizations throughout the DC metro area. Occasional travel may be needed to maintain relationships with donors out-of-state.

For The Nations DC (FTNDC) offers hope and help to immigrant neighbors by teaching English, providing practical assistance, and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Our vision is to see our immigrant neighbors truly flourish in our community and be transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Our work is guided by five core values:
We are compelled by the Gospel. We are relational. We are hospitable. We are responsive. We are committed to excellence.

Now in its ninth year, FTNDC has an annual budget of approximately $900,000 and serves 300 adults and children from more than 25 countries across three ministry sites, with a fourth opening in Spring 2027. Our team includes 5 full‑time staff, 14 part‑time staff, and 77 active volunteers from 28 churches, who contribute approximately 9,000 hours annually.

FTNDC is entering an important period of growth and organizational development. We have a strong relational and ministry foundation and an experienced leadership team. Our next Executive Director will build on that foundation while strengthening the organizational capacity, funding, leadership practices, and accountability needed for FTNDC’s next stage.

• Keep FTNDC’s Christian mission, vision, and values at the center of organizational strategy, culture, decision-making, and ministry.
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