Executive Director - Alabama Region

Executive Director – Alabama Area

Team:
Higher Education – Alabama

Location:

In‑Person in either Montgomery or Birmingham, AL

Employment Type:

Temporary, Full‑time

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Start Date:

January 5, 2027

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career‑accelerating program. We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life‑changing experience that begins with a semester‑long course for college students, followed by support that lasts through graduation. Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

In order to achieve its ambition of serving 80,000–100,000 Fellows over the next decade, Braven is hiring an Executive Director (ED) in Alabama (AL). This person will lead efforts to launch and oversee Braven’s potential new AL region, including its first possible higher‑education partner within AL. The ED will also collaborate with the Central External Affairs team and the future AL External Affairs Director to raise roughly $9 million for the first three years of programming before the launch of the new school site, among other external priorities.

Should a partnership with a higher education institution in the AL solidify, this temporary position would become a permanent full‑time regional role and the region’s most senior‑level executive and face of Braven. The ED will be responsible for all major outcomes in the region, set the vision and direction for how Braven comes alive successfully in their region, build and lead the regional program team and advisory board, manage the External Affairs Director and lead the regional External Affairs strategy in close collaboration with the central team, and serve as a Braven organizational leader on the Alignment (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ED will initially report to the Chief of Regional Success and Innovation and ultimately transition to report to the Founder & CEO and be part of Braven’s Alignment  the organization’s leadership body.

• Implement a comprehensive multi‑year strategic plan to reach our vision for scale and excellent outcomes with our prospective partner and future AL region, higher education partners.
• With the Regional Senior Director, ensure strong program execution resulting in both positive experiences and outcomes for Fellows, volunteers, and partners.
• Build, manage, and expand a regional advisory board that will help maximize the AL region’s impact, narrative, and sustainability.

• Ensure the health of key stakeholder relationships at both university and employer partners, including university and corporate executives.
• Raise Braven’s brand awareness through thought‑leadership, awards, public speaking, social media, and press pieces.
• Explore the local political landscape and engage in critical policy efforts when relevant.

• Raise roughly $9 million prior to the launch of the new school, among other external priorities.
• Deepen our political capital and thought leadership to ensure that our region maintains its meaningful position in the community’s educational fabric.
• Significantly grow and diversify a sustainable funding base that will include gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government.

• Attract, hire, and develop a diverse and talented staff.
• Directly manage and develop the Regional Senior Director and Director, External Affairs.
• Coach and develop regional staff members to exhibit strong cultural leadership skills and orientations.
• Serve as the model and leader of Braven culture within the hub.
• Serve on the organization’s Alignment Team to influence organization‑wide impact, growth, and sustainability.

• BS/BA
• 7–10 years of leadership experience as an Executive, leading a department, or similar, with a verifiable track record of achieving successful outcomes while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable team…