OVERVIEW
Forward Cities is a national nonprofit with a firm belief that every entrepreneur deserves an equitable chance to launch and grow a business that generates wealth for themselves, their families, and their communities. And since more equitable business ownership holds great potential for addressing the racial wealth gap, we are on a mission to catalyze wealth-building opportunities for Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous entrepreneurs by transforming the way local communities see, support, and sustain those entrepreneurs.
We are poised for growth and are currently seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and help shape the future of our organization.
The Forward Cities CEO will have primary responsibility for the organization’s continued growth and for ensuring that the organization’s financial, operational, program, and development functions are aligned and effective.
The CEO will be responsible for providing leadership to the Forward Cities staff, developing and managing resources that enable them to achieve the organization’s goals and priorities, while unlocking the potential that each diverse staff member brings to the organization.
The CEO will also initiate and maintain strategic relationships with funders, stakeholders, and partners to further the organization’s ability to carry out its mission.
The Forward Cities CEO will have a strong commitment to racial equity and to the mission and vision of Forward Cities. In addition, the ideal candidate will bring:
This position is full-time and, while the organization is currently based in Durham, North Carolina, we are open to this position being remote. The CEO will report to the Board of Directors.
The salary range for this position is $140-160K, depending on relevant experience and geographical location. Forward Cities also offers comprehensive health insurance, 403(b) plan matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and a flexible/remote work culture.
Forward Cities provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
OVERVIEW…
Forward Cities offers comprehensive health insurance, 403(b) plan matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and a flexible/remote work culture.
Forward Cities offers comprehensive health insurance, 403(b) plan matching, paid time off, paid holidays, and a flexible/remote work culture.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS, SO EARLY SUBMISSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 30, 2024. PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS.