East Nashville Hope Exchange
East Nashville Hope Exchange (ENHE) is a nonprofit advancing educational equity by strengthening literacy for children who face barriers to reading success. We believe that literacy is a social justice issue and that every child deserves the opportunity to read confidently, learn boldly, and thrive in school and in life.
ENHE is a small but high-impact organization with a strong reputation for community partnership, family-centered programming, and measurable literacy outcomes. Our core services include a six-week summer literacy program for pre‑K through 5th graders, family engagement workshops, and school-year tutoring.
We are seeking a mission-driven, hands‑on Executive Director to serve as ENHE’s chief advocate, strategist, fundraiser, and culture builder. This Nashville-based leader will be the face of ENHE, building deep relationships with families, donors, schools, and community partners while ensuring strong internal operations and program excellence.
What You’ll Do: Lead with Purpose -
Champion ENHE’s mission and values. Serve as the primary spokesperson, relationship builder, and public representative across schools, community partners, donors, volunteers, and families.
Drive Strategy & Programs -
Translate mission into actionable goals and measurable outcomes. Oversee high-quality delivery of the summer literacy program, family engagement initiatives, and tutoring support. Measure and report program impact.
Grow Resources -
Lead fundraising by cultivating individual donors, corporate partners, and grant funders. Manage appeals, campaigns, grant writing, sponsorships, community engagement, and brand awareness.
Ensure Financial Health -
Develop and steward responsible financial plans. Track performance, ensure transparency, and maintain compliance with funder requirements. Provide regular financial updates to the Board.
Build Team & Culture -
Recruit, coach, and inspire staff and volunteers. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and joyful culture aligned to ENHE values and community voice.
Run Great Operations -
Strengthen systems, processes, and administrative functions that support efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Partner With the Board -
Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors on strategy, governance, development, and stewardship. Deliver timely updates, insights, and recommendations.
What You Bring:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; background in education, literacy, community development, or youth services strongly preferred.
3+ years of nonprofit or education sector leadership with demonstrated success in small-organization management.
Proven ability to lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant writing, campaigns, sponsorships, and communications.
Experience in financial leadership, including forecasting, monitoring resources, ensuring compliance with funder restrictions, and presenting financials to board committees.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting compelling narratives, donor communications, grant proposals, board updates, and social content.
A strategic mindset to plan, execute, and measure operational and program success.
Ability to be present and active in Nashville, representing ENHE in the community.
Base Salary:
$68,000 annually.
Impact-Driven Earnings Opportunity:
In addition to the base salary, the Executive Director will be eligible for a performance-based earnings incentive that recognizes exceptional leadership, meaningful progress, and strong organizational impact.
Continuing Education:
Access to professional development opportunities through partner organizations and local networks.
Hybrid work model with autonomy to design your weekly rhythm.
18 days paid time off.
10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays.
6 weeks paid parental leave.
Note:
Health insurance is not currently provided.
How to Apply: Send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience and passion for advancing children’s literacy to sheneirka@gmail.com.
Please include “Executive Director – ENHE” in the subject line.
Learn more about our work at www.enhopeexchange.org.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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ENHE is a small but high-impact organization with a strong reputation for community partnership, family-centered programming, and measurable literacy outcomes. Our core services include a six-week summer literacy program for pre‑K through 5th graders, family engagement workshops, and school-year tutoring.
We are seeking a mission-driven, hands‑on Executive Director to serve as ENHE’s chief advocate, strategist, fundraiser, and culture builder. This Nashville-based leader will be the face of ENHE, building deep relationships with families, donors, schools, and community partners while ensuring strong internal operations and program excellence.
What You’ll Do: Lead with Purpose -
Champion ENHE’s mission and values. Serve as the primary spokesperson, relationship builder, and public representative across schools, community partners, donors, volunteers, and families.
Drive Strategy & Programs -
Translate mission into actionable goals and measurable outcomes. Oversee high-quality delivery of the summer literacy program, family engagement initiatives, and tutoring support. Measure and report program impact.
Grow Resources -
Lead fundraising by cultivating individual donors, corporate partners, and grant funders. Manage appeals, campaigns, grant writing, sponsorships, community engagement, and brand awareness.
Ensure Financial Health -
Develop and steward responsible financial plans. Track performance, ensure transparency, and maintain compliance with funder requirements. Provide regular financial updates to the Board.
Build Team & Culture -
Recruit, coach, and inspire staff and volunteers. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and joyful culture aligned to ENHE values and community voice.
Run Great Operations -
Strengthen systems, processes, and administrative functions that support efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Partner With the Board -
Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors on strategy, governance, development, and stewardship. Deliver timely updates, insights, and recommendations.
What You Bring:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; background in education, literacy, community development, or youth services strongly preferred.
3+ years of nonprofit or education sector leadership with demonstrated success in small-organization management.
Proven ability to lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant writing, campaigns, sponsorships, and communications.
Experience in financial leadership, including forecasting, monitoring resources, ensuring compliance with funder restrictions, and presenting financials to board committees.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting compelling narratives, donor communications, grant proposals, board updates, and social content.
A strategic mindset to plan, execute, and measure operational and program success.
Ability to be present and active in Nashville, representing ENHE in the community.
Base Salary:
$68,000 annually.
Impact-Driven Earnings Opportunity:
In addition to the base salary, the Executive Director will be eligible for a performance-based earnings incentive that recognizes exceptional leadership, meaningful progress, and strong organizational impact.
Continuing Education:
Access to professional development opportunities through partner organizations and local networks.
Hybrid work model with autonomy to design your weekly rhythm.
18 days paid time off.
10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays.
6 weeks paid parental leave.
Note:
Health insurance is not currently provided.
How to Apply: Send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your experience and passion for advancing children’s literacy to sheneirka@gmail.com.
Please include “Executive Director – ENHE” in the subject line.
Learn more about our work at www.enhopeexchange.org.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries: Non-profit Organizations
#J-18808-Ljbffr