Executive Director

# Executive Director Dedham Community House###

Job Description # POSITION OVERVIEW
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* Location:

** Dedham, MA (onsite)   
** Employment:
** Full-time, including occasional nights and weekends for community events   
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* Reports to:

** Board of Directors   
** Salary Range:** $130,000-$150,000 with a competitive benefits package# ABOUT DEDHAM COMMUNITY HOUSEThe Dedham Community House (DCH), a nonprofit community organization founded in 1922,  serves thousands of people each year from Dedham and many surrounding communities. DCH  operates a highly regarded preschool, a popular summer camp, a variety of recreational and  enrichment programs for all ages, an outdoor summer pool, and multiple seasonal community  events on its 7 1⁄2 acre campus in the heart of Dedham.

** Our Mission:
** DCH is dedicated to promoting educational, recreational, and civic interests to  enhance the lives of all residents of Dedham and neighboring towns through innovative  programs, community leadership and the preservation of its historic campus.

** Our Vision:
** DCH will be a vibrant focal point, leader, and facilitator of all that fosters a sense of  community in Dedham and its surrounding towns – offering programs that deepen the bonds of  community in our town, nurturing collaboration, preserving and enhancing the campus, ensuring  access for all, and building the financial resources to prosper for generations.# THE OPPORTUNITY We seek a visionary Executive Director who sees DCH not just as an organization, but as the cornerstone of community life in Dedham.

This leader will have or build a deep appreciation for our town's character, an understanding of our residents' evolving needs, and the executive acumen to position DCH as an even more vital community resource.
The ideal candidate will be energized by the prospect of leading an organization where youth development, family programming, and community gathering intersect to create meaningful impact in people's daily lives# PRIMARY STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
* ** Strengthen DCH’s Role as a Community Hub**  + Expand DCH's role as a welcoming, go-to destination for community connection and civic engagement.  + Foster community partnerships that build on DCH's central role in Dedham life and strengthen its ties across the community.  + Bring DCH into the everyday lives of Dedham residents through programs, events, and collaborations.
* ** Expand and Diversify Programming**  + Assess, evaluate, and enhance existing programs to ensure they effectively meet the evolving needs of the Dedham community and align with DCH’s mission.  + Develop and implement strategies to strengthen and expand program offerings, fostering accessibility, quality, and community engagement that meet the needs of multiple age groups.
* ** Strategic Vision**  + Develop and launch a refreshed organizational vision and strategic plan.
* ** Diversify and Grow Revenue Streams**  + Strengthen and diversify revenue streams, including a capital campaign, fundraising, and earned revenue growth.#

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
** Vision & Strategic Leadership
*** Articulate and execute a compelling vision for DCH as Dedham's premier community hub
* Lead strategic planning process with board, staff, and community input
* Identify and pursue opportunities to expand DCH's community impact
* Champion innovative programming that meets evolving demographic and social needs
* Serve as DCH's primary spokesperson, representative, and community advocate
** Revenue Development & Sustainability
*** Design and implement comprehensive fundraising strategy targeting $500,000+ annually
* Cultivate major gift prospects and coordinate board member involvement in fundraising
* Pursue grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources
* Develop new earned revenue streams while maintaining program accessibility, including managing rental of the facility to generate additional revenue
* Oversee budgeting and financial planning related to both earned and contributed revenue streams
* Lead capital campaign planning and execution for facility and endowment needs
** Operational Excellence & Team Leadership
*** Provide inspirational leadership to a…