In addition to having mastered the skills and abilities listed above, the Executive Director must have:

• Bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) in business administration or related business field, public administration, public policy, education, or human services-related field.

• A minimum of five years of experience in management and financial administration with at least three years of supervisory experience.

Additional Key Competencies:

• Nonprofit or state government financial administration and management, including responsibility for developing and managing diversified sources of funding (e.g., federal, State, local, private) and responsibility for regulatory compliance.

• Managing early childhood programs.

• Working with and convening diverse stakeholders for community impact.

• Nonprofit board governance and working with governing boards.

• Fundraising and grant writing experience for the nonprofit sector.