Executive Director

Executive Director Opportunity at Milwaukee Community Crossroads

Lauber Community Partners is excited to announce an exclusive search for the next Executive Director of Milwaukee Community Crossroads. This nonprofit has a mission to cultivate a vibrant Milwaukee community by helping individuals, families and neighborhoods access basic needs, overcome barriers and connect to opportunities. With over 100 years of service, Milwaukee Community Crossroads is a cornerstone of community building through its diverse programs focused on youth, violence prevention, housing, nutrition, and senior services.

As the Executive Director, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a passionate team and drive impactful change. Your vision and leadership will be pivotal in guiding the strategic focus of our client’s reach and enhancing programs. This role is perfect for a seasoned leader with a proven track record in nonprofit management and a passion for community service.

• Leadership Role: Provide strategic and visionary leadership, manage a dedicated team, and build collaborative, high-performing teams.
• Community Impact: Contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on making a tangible difference in the community.
• Professional Growth: Leverage your experience in nonprofit leadership to drive success, innovation, and a unified vision forward.

• Experience: 8+ years of senior leadership experience in the nonprofit sector or similar experience.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven effectiveness in team management and board governance, including board recruitment.
• Fundraising Success: Demonstrated success in strengthening philanthropic partnerships and resources, including capital campaigns, broad-based giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation grants, sponsor ships, and in-kind donations.
• Financial Acumen: Strong ability to oversee complex budgets and revenue streams.
• Communication: Outstanding communication, relationship‑building, and strategic leadership skills.

If you are passionate about community building and have the experience and vision to lead Milwaukee Community Crossroads into the future, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve!

This position operates primarily in a professional onsite office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. The role requires the ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods while performing computer‑based work. Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds may be required, such as moving files, office supplies, or small equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

This role is designated as onsite, with the option to transition to a hybrid work schedule after six (6) months of successful performance. Employees interact regularly with colleagues, management, and external partners in both in‑person and virtual settings. Moderate noise levels typical of an open office environment can be expected. The position may require occasional travel, generally within the defined service areas, for meetings, training, or other business needs.

Travel is typically limited and planned in advance.

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission.

Lauber Community Partners has been exclusively engaged to conduct this search.