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Peter Gray Executive Search is posting this position on behalfoftheMadison Area Community Land Trust. Before applying, please read the detailed job brochure:bit.ly/maclt-job ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THE MADISON AREA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TheMadison Area Community Land Trust (MACLT) takes land off of the speculative market to keep it permanently affordable. Asthe oldest and largest Community Land Trust in Wisconsin,MACLT provides opportunities for affordable homeownership for low-income households, while preserving affordability for future generations and providing post-purchase support to low-income homebuyers. MACLT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991 in response to the housing affordability crisis in Wisconsin’s Madison metropolitan area. Since 1991, housing prices have increased almost 3 times the rate of median incomes. With a staff of 4, an operating budget of over $600,000, and a portfolio of over 60 permanently affordable homes, MACLT is a small and growing nonprofit organization with values rooted in antiracism, housing justice, and systems change. MACLT's Executive Director position is a great opportunity for someone with strong
expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, and strategic finance, with experience leading a Community Land Trust or other affordable housing nonprofit organization preferred. Deadline: rolling.
The position is open until filled. It was first posted on
July 17, 2025 . Rather than setting an application deadline, we are considering applications and holding interviews on a rolling basis. For best consideration, please apply promptly; and please complete all questions in the application, including the cover letter/personal statement. Our goal is to fill this position by
November 2025 . ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THE POSITION: MACLT’s current Executive Director, Olivia Williams, will step down on November 21, 2025, as part of a planned leadership succession process, concluding 6 years of dedicated service to the organization and the community (see press release). Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the chief executive officer with responsibility for the overall operation and administration of MACLT. The Executive Director will carry a vision for organizational growth and strategic direction that results in sustainable, equitable, and accessible permanently-affordable housing in the community. The Executive Director works with an active board of directors to provide access to land and housing for persons of low and moderate income. Responsibilities include: Organizational Management:
The Executive Director directs staff, board, and all administrative and operational functions of the organization. Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of the organization. Recruit, select, train, and directly supervise staff, and ensure that the Board has the training and support they need to succeed. Work with staff to follow through on the current 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, and work with the Board and staff to articulate and monitor the future strategic goals of the organization. Develop and oversee the organization’s budget. Take responsibility for organizational sustainability through fundraising, programmatic income, and other means as appropriate. Ensure that administrative and financial reporting and essential tasks (including State and Federal requirements) are done in a timely manner, with the support of the Finance and Operations Director. Ensure that HR functions and documents are kept organized and updated (including position descriptions, required paperwork, updates, benefits, performance evaluations) with the support of the Finance and Operations Director. Enter into contracts as appropriate with wisdom and care, seeking advice where appropriate from the Board or legal counsel. Work with the Board President to develop meeting agendas for the Board of Directors and Annual Meeting. Ensure that staff support is given to committees and Board as needed. Fundraising and Public Relations:
The Executive Director leads the agency’s fundraising efforts and is the public spokesperson for the organization. Direct fundraising efforts, including establishing and maintaining funder partnerships, leading the grant writing process, and supervising the Development Manager. Strategically establish and maintain relationships and partnerships to increase access to resources and support the mission of MACLT in Dane County. This includes regular attendance at the Madison Rotary Club and strategic meetings, coffees, and lunches with key local funders. Oversee the messaging, image, and branding of the organization, with the support of the Development Manager, to ensure a clear, engaging, and coordinated message is shared by all board and staff members, and in all public representation of MACLT. Maintain and build partnerships with local agencies to ensure that programs are maximizing partnership and collaborative opportunities. Represent the organization at local events, community gatherings, workshops, training, to community leaders, and community-based organizations. Be available for public speaking, consulting, collaborating, and otherwise participating in affordable housing planning, coordination, projects, and collaborative grants in the community or with key partners. Program Support and Stewardship Services:
The Executive Director oversees programmatic activities and directs staff to follow the policies and procedures of MACLT regarding home transactions and stewardship. Oversee sales and resales of MACLT homes with the support of the Housing Director and staff team. Oversee stewardship of MACLT homes and relationships with homeowners, with the support of the Housing Director and staff team. Work with MACLT staff and Board to revise policies and procedures as appropriate as part of continuous improvement of MACLT. Project Management and Real Estate Development: Work toward new property acquisitions and development to reach MACLT's goal of having 100 permanently-affordable homes in the land trust by 2030. Ensure that new projects will bring quality assets into MACLT's portfolio toward the mission of preserving the affordability of land and housing for low-income people in Dane County. Take responsibility for managing housing development projects, taking appropriate levels of risk, seeking the support of the Housing Development Advisory Committee, consultants, staff, and legal counsel where appropriate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Sought: Required Qualifications: Significant successful experience in nonprofit management, including supervision of staff, team leadership, and evidence of staff growth and development. Demonstrated fundraising success, including relationship-based fundraising and grant writing. Strong strategic financial skills for multi-year budgeting, financial planning, and risk mitigation in housing development activities. Experience as an effective advocate for structural change, grounded in principles of racial equity and social justice. Office software proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and apps supporting time management, payroll, task management, communication, and other functions. Ability to interact in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner with others and to function as an ambassador of the organization in a wide variety of venues and circumstances. Strong organizational and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments, responsibilities, and tasks. Willingness to learn about housing development best practices and seek professional guidance on the particulars of CLT housing development. Desired Qualifications: Experience with Community Land Trusts or other affordable housing nonprofits. Experience leading housing development activities. Experience with community engagement, community organizing, or working with disenfranchised populations. Flexibility and willingness to grow in response to needs or changes in the field. Ability to be innovative and resourceful while planning and organizing a demanding workload. Understanding of how to create and carry out logic models and work plans. Demonstrated success in political advocacy. Experience working remotely (locally) and supervising a remotely-working team with virtual meetings, flexible schedules, and digital work products. Spanish language skills would be helpful. MACLT is increasing its outreach to Spanish-speaking communities, and at times has relied on translators and interpreters. Again, before applying, please read the detailed job brochure:bit.ly/maclt-job Seniority level
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Peter Gray Executive Search is posting this position on behalfoftheMadison Area Community Land Trust. Before applying, please read the detailed job brochure:bit.ly/maclt-job ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THE MADISON AREA COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TheMadison Area Community Land Trust (MACLT) takes land off of the speculative market to keep it permanently affordable. Asthe oldest and largest Community Land Trust in Wisconsin,MACLT provides opportunities for affordable homeownership for low-income households, while preserving affordability for future generations and providing post-purchase support to low-income homebuyers. MACLT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1991 in response to the housing affordability crisis in Wisconsin’s Madison metropolitan area. Since 1991, housing prices have increased almost 3 times the rate of median incomes. With a staff of 4, an operating budget of over $600,000, and a portfolio of over 60 permanently affordable homes, MACLT is a small and growing nonprofit organization with values rooted in antiracism, housing justice, and systems change. MACLT's Executive Director position is a great opportunity for someone with strong
expertise in nonprofit management, fundraising, and strategic finance, with experience leading a Community Land Trust or other affordable housing nonprofit organization preferred. Deadline: rolling.
The position is open until filled. It was first posted on
July 17, 2025 . Rather than setting an application deadline, we are considering applications and holding interviews on a rolling basis. For best consideration, please apply promptly; and please complete all questions in the application, including the cover letter/personal statement. Our goal is to fill this position by
November 2025 . ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THE POSITION: MACLT’s current Executive Director, Olivia Williams, will step down on November 21, 2025, as part of a planned leadership succession process, concluding 6 years of dedicated service to the organization and the community (see press release). Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is the chief executive officer with responsibility for the overall operation and administration of MACLT. The Executive Director will carry a vision for organizational growth and strategic direction that results in sustainable, equitable, and accessible permanently-affordable housing in the community. The Executive Director works with an active board of directors to provide access to land and housing for persons of low and moderate income. Responsibilities include: Organizational Management:
The Executive Director directs staff, board, and all administrative and operational functions of the organization. Direct and supervise the day-to-day operations of the organization. Recruit, select, train, and directly supervise staff, and ensure that the Board has the training and support they need to succeed. Work with staff to follow through on the current 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, and work with the Board and staff to articulate and monitor the future strategic goals of the organization. Develop and oversee the organization’s budget. Take responsibility for organizational sustainability through fundraising, programmatic income, and other means as appropriate. Ensure that administrative and financial reporting and essential tasks (including State and Federal requirements) are done in a timely manner, with the support of the Finance and Operations Director. Ensure that HR functions and documents are kept organized and updated (including position descriptions, required paperwork, updates, benefits, performance evaluations) with the support of the Finance and Operations Director. Enter into contracts as appropriate with wisdom and care, seeking advice where appropriate from the Board or legal counsel. Work with the Board President to develop meeting agendas for the Board of Directors and Annual Meeting. Ensure that staff support is given to committees and Board as needed. Fundraising and Public Relations:
The Executive Director leads the agency’s fundraising efforts and is the public spokesperson for the organization. Direct fundraising efforts, including establishing and maintaining funder partnerships, leading the grant writing process, and supervising the Development Manager. Strategically establish and maintain relationships and partnerships to increase access to resources and support the mission of MACLT in Dane County. This includes regular attendance at the Madison Rotary Club and strategic meetings, coffees, and lunches with key local funders. Oversee the messaging, image, and branding of the organization, with the support of the Development Manager, to ensure a clear, engaging, and coordinated message is shared by all board and staff members, and in all public representation of MACLT. Maintain and build partnerships with local agencies to ensure that programs are maximizing partnership and collaborative opportunities. Represent the organization at local events, community gatherings, workshops, training, to community leaders, and community-based organizations. Be available for public speaking, consulting, collaborating, and otherwise participating in affordable housing planning, coordination, projects, and collaborative grants in the community or with key partners. Program Support and Stewardship Services:
The Executive Director oversees programmatic activities and directs staff to follow the policies and procedures of MACLT regarding home transactions and stewardship. Oversee sales and resales of MACLT homes with the support of the Housing Director and staff team. Oversee stewardship of MACLT homes and relationships with homeowners, with the support of the Housing Director and staff team. Work with MACLT staff and Board to revise policies and procedures as appropriate as part of continuous improvement of MACLT. Project Management and Real Estate Development: Work toward new property acquisitions and development to reach MACLT's goal of having 100 permanently-affordable homes in the land trust by 2030. Ensure that new projects will bring quality assets into MACLT's portfolio toward the mission of preserving the affordability of land and housing for low-income people in Dane County. Take responsibility for managing housing development projects, taking appropriate levels of risk, seeking the support of the Housing Development Advisory Committee, consultants, staff, and legal counsel where appropriate. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Sought: Required Qualifications: Significant successful experience in nonprofit management, including supervision of staff, team leadership, and evidence of staff growth and development. Demonstrated fundraising success, including relationship-based fundraising and grant writing. Strong strategic financial skills for multi-year budgeting, financial planning, and risk mitigation in housing development activities. Experience as an effective advocate for structural change, grounded in principles of racial equity and social justice. Office software proficiency, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and apps supporting time management, payroll, task management, communication, and other functions. Ability to interact in a professional, courteous, and confidential manner with others and to function as an ambassador of the organization in a wide variety of venues and circumstances. Strong organizational and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments, responsibilities, and tasks. Willingness to learn about housing development best practices and seek professional guidance on the particulars of CLT housing development. Desired Qualifications: Experience with Community Land Trusts or other affordable housing nonprofits. Experience leading housing development activities. Experience with community engagement, community organizing, or working with disenfranchised populations. Flexibility and willingness to grow in response to needs or changes in the field. Ability to be innovative and resourceful while planning and organizing a demanding workload. Understanding of how to create and carry out logic models and work plans. Demonstrated success in political advocacy. Experience working remotely (locally) and supervising a remotely-working team with virtual meetings, flexible schedules, and digital work products. Spanish language skills would be helpful. MACLT is increasing its outreach to Spanish-speaking communities, and at times has relied on translators and interpreters. Again, before applying, please read the detailed job brochure:bit.ly/maclt-job Seniority level
Seniority level Executive Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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