Executive Director Job at Arts Consulting Group (Durham)

Executive Director

Arts Consulting Group

Location:
United States , Durham

Category:
Art and Entertainment

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

110000.00 - 125000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Executive Director will set Hayti Heritage Center’s strategic vision. This role will require a results-driven leader with a proven record in fundraising, donor cultivation, and major investment, as well as the vision to expand Hayti Heritage Center’s presence locally, regionally, and nationally. The executive director will oversee all operations, finances, programming, and staff while serving as the organization’s primary spokesperson and ambassador. Key priorities will include increasing revenue, building strong community and stakeholder partnerships, elevating Hayti Heritage Center’s profile, and ensuring the preservation and enhancement of its facilities. This position will offer an opportunity for a leader deeply committed to investing in both the history and the future of the Hayti neighborhood, strengthening its role as a cultural and economic anchor in Durham.

Job Responsibility:

Provide the vision and strategy for Hayti Heritage Center to expand its reach locally, regionally, and nationally
foster a culture of innovation to generate new ideas, concepts, and strategies that amplify the heritage and culture of historic Hayti and the African American experience
inspire a collaborative organizational structure that cultivates cohesive, creative, communicative, and productive partnerships among internal and external stakeholders
assess strategic priorities, resources, and direction thorough analysis of program success, performance, financial position, ongoing relevance, and mission achievement
guide the artistic director in developing and delivering high-quality, mission-based programs and services that respond to the needs of the Hayti community
partner with the bookkeeper to oversee financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely procedures, monthly and year-end reporting, and audit compliance
direct cash-flow management and resource allocation
develop and monitor annual organizational and departmental budgets in collaboration with the board of directors and staff
provide strategic oversight and leadership for fundraising activities, ensuring alignment with mission and growth goals
construct development strategies in partnership with the director of development to create an ambitious and comprehensive development plan and calendar with clearly defined goals, objectives, timelines, and assigned responsibilities
maintain a personal portfolio of donors and successfully cultivate and solicit major gifts from diverse groups of individuals, corporations, and foundations, ensuring appropriate stewardship of donors at all levels
establish and model clear standards that ensure donors see the value and impact of their support through stewardship, donor recognition, with particular emphasis on the goal of donor retention
understand and clearly articulate Hayti Heritage Center’s mission, history, programs, values, and policies to cultivate and enhance authentic relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships throughout the region
serve as a spokesperson engaging with a wide variety of constituents, including business owners
schools and colleges
elected city, county, and state officials
and the media to promote Hayti Heritage Center’s vision, brand, and reputation, both locally and nationally
collaborate and cultivate relationships with community organizations, cultural institutions, individuals, business owners, schools and colleges, elected officials, and community leaders in creating meaningful and long-lasting partnerships to reinforce the center’s role as a regional asset
raise awareness, contribute to community revitalization, and assist in a change of perception in the broader Durham community of the culture and the people of Hayti through innovative programming and experiences
build a deep partnership with the Board of Directors and staff to support the advancement of the Hayti Heritage Center while honoring its legacy and charting a course for a dynamic future
work with the board and staff to engineer and drive strategies in fundraising, resource development, marketing, and communications to significantly enhance revenues and create a wider base of support from the community
provide accurate, timely performance data and reports for the board, funders, and stakeholders
recruit, screen, hire, train, and evaluate staff and specialized contract teams, ensuring that all personnel policies, benefits, practices, and training are implemented and supported
demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, and attract and retain high-performing staff and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
lead the development and implementation of innovative strategies to secure funding and resources for major capital upgrades, ensuring that Hayti Heritage Center’s facilities remain state-of-the-art and fully equipped to serve the community’s needs

Requirements:

A minimum of five years of experience in nonprofit leadership is required
proven record of strategic leadership and direct experience in fundraising, community engagement, and implementation in comparable community service organizations
demonstrated knowledge of event planning, fundraising, community engagement, human relations, and nonprofit financial management and governance practices is preferred
ability to engage diverse communities, audiences, and stakeholders at local, regional, statewide, and national levels is essential
a deep commitment to African American and Black arts and culture, with a focus on Southern or diasporic contexts, is highly valued

What we offer:

medical and dental insurance
paid time off
personal leave
holidays
life insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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