Volunteer Executive Director Part-time

Direct Reports:
Program Director, Operations Coordinator, Ameri Corps VISTA

Salary Range:
Volunteer

FELT NYC, Inc (dba FELT Education) is a 100% volunteer, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of New York. The current volunteer executive director is transitioning to a new role, and we are looking for an experienced nonprofit leader to support the organization’s continued growth. The volunteer executive director will manage a fully volunteer staff, including volunteer program director, operations coordinator, volunteer coordinator, and volunteer instructors.

In addition, the executive director will manage a new Ameri Corps VISTA (paid by Ameri Corps) serving as operations staff tasked with continuing to strengthen operational processes and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a professional background leading nonprofit growth and development and the capacity to volunteer 20 hours each week to support the growth and positioning of Felt to be a key online provider of free, trauma-sensitive English language instruction, helping newcomers support their families and build safety and community.

Our Vision:
At Felt Education, we envision a world where every displaced person, no matter the reason, can thrive within a safe, supportive community. We believe in building communities that create change.

Our Mission:
Through accessible, trauma-sensitive education, Felt creates pathways for immigrants, refugees, and survivors of war, torture, and human trafficking toward safety, stability, and opportunity for themselves and their communities.

Our Ethos:
We uphold human dignity of our learning communities and their members through voice, choice, access, and education, prioritizing their physical, emotional, social, and academic safety in community. We believe in building a student-led legacy of learning, opportunity, and intergenerational empowerment by honoring the courage to persevere and creating an affirming environment for ALL.

The Executive Director (ED) will play a key role in leading the organization’s overall success through strategic direction, operations/administration, Board/volunteer relations, and ensuring fiscal viability. The executive role is critical to building sustainable growth, maintaining Felt’s innovative, trauma-informed approach to adult education, and establishing a clear vision for organizational development. The Board of Directors is looking for a dynamic visionary to steer the organization through its next phase of growth, transitioning to a sustainable foundation, including future paid staff.

The job description below is our ideal combination of strengths and focus.

If you are someone that is interested in giving back to support Felt’s mission during these challenging times, we want to hear from you to discuss your availability and approach. This position comes with a seat on the board of directors, if desired.

• Fundraising Strategy: Design and execute a comprehensive, diversified annual and long-term fundraising plan, including individual giving, grant writing, corporate sponsor ships, and special events.
• Grant(s) Management: Identify, research, write, and submit competitive grant proposals; ensure timely, accurate reporting for secured funds; and/or recruit contractor(s) or in-house grant writer(s) to do so.
• Fiscal Oversight: Develop and manage the organization's annual budget, including monitoring all revenue and expenditures, providing clear, regular financial reports to the Board, and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures and accounting practices.
• Donor Stewardship: Oversee systems for donor cultivation, acknowledgment, and retention to build a sustainable funding base.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead the development, execution, and regular review of a multi-year strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Directors
• Organizational Vision: Provide strategic leadership and clear vision to team members, contractors, volunteers, and supporters
• Mission Alignment & Program Oversight: Ensure all programs, activities, and internal functions are consistently aligned with the organization's 501(c)(3) mission,…