Habitat for Humanity International
Executive Director (ED)
Habitat for Humanity International, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14221
The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive of Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and management of the organization. In partnership with the Board of Directors, the ED advances the mission—to ensure everyone in our community has a safe, affordable place to call home—through visionary leadership, effective resource development, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. The ED oversees a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, guides programmatic and financial decisions, builds relationships with community partners, and serves as a visible advocate for affordable housing across the region.
Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. Duties
Lead the organization in fulfilling its mission, strategic goals, and community impact.
Collaborate with the Board of Directors to implement strategic and operational plans.
Oversee all affiliate operations, including housing programs, ReStore retail operations, finance, HR, and property development.
Develop and steward a diversified fundraising strategy, including major gifts, grants, and planned giving.
Cultivate strong partnerships with community leaders, funders, volunteers, and policymakers.
Ensure a culture of accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness across the organization.
Represent Habitat Buffalo in local, state, and national housing advocacy efforts.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
10+ years of relevant leadership experience in nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven organizations.
A track record of successful fundraising, team management, and community engagement.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and organizational oversight.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of affordable housing, community development, or poverty-related issues is a plus.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Plan
Retirement Plan
Education Assistance
Employee Homebuyer Benefit
Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to respecting diversity and individual differences.
Apply on LinkedIn via the following link: https://www.indeed.com/job/executive-director-927ded67e1a22ab1
Compensation:
$95,000 - $105,000
Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to respecting diversity and individual differences.
Habitat for Humanity , founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by ourKoinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringingall people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning,accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being aworkplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects avariety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
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Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below. Duties
Lead the organization in fulfilling its mission, strategic goals, and community impact.
Collaborate with the Board of Directors to implement strategic and operational plans.
Oversee all affiliate operations, including housing programs, ReStore retail operations, finance, HR, and property development.
Develop and steward a diversified fundraising strategy, including major gifts, grants, and planned giving.
Cultivate strong partnerships with community leaders, funders, volunteers, and policymakers.
Ensure a culture of accountability, transparency, and inclusiveness across the organization.
Represent Habitat Buffalo in local, state, and national housing advocacy efforts.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
10+ years of relevant leadership experience in nonprofit, public sector, or mission-driven organizations.
A track record of successful fundraising, team management, and community engagement.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and organizational oversight.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of affordable housing, community development, or poverty-related issues is a plus.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vacation
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Plan
Retirement Plan
Education Assistance
Employee Homebuyer Benefit
Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to respecting diversity and individual differences.
Apply on LinkedIn via the following link: https://www.indeed.com/job/executive-director-927ded67e1a22ab1
Compensation:
$95,000 - $105,000
Habitat for Humanity Buffalo, Inc. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to respecting diversity and individual differences.
Habitat for Humanity , founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by ourKoinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringingall people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning,accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being aworkplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects avariety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.
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