BCDG (Black Community Developers Group)

Role Purpose:

NO REMOTE WORK...

BCDG seeks a mission-driven execution-oriented CEO to lead the organization into its next phase of impact.

Reporting to the Board the CEO will implement the Strategic Plan deepen member value grow national

visibility and influence diversify funding and build the organizational infrastructure needed to scale.

This role is ideal for a senior nonprofit leader who thrives in early-growth environments is deeply grounded

in racial equity and systems change and can balance strategy with hands-on execution. As BCDG grows the

CEO will recruit oversee and develop future staff.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

. Senior executive leadership experience in a nonprofit advocacy or membership organization

. Proven success in fundraising and partnership development

. Track record of implementing strategic plans and leading organizational growth

. Deep understanding of systemic racism and barriers facing Black-led organizations

. Strong communication facilitation and relationship building skills

Preferred
. Experience leading or working closely with Black-led community development organizations

. Background in housing community development economic justice or related fields

. Experience with regranting capacity-building funds or workforce initiatives

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Strategic Leadership

. Lead implementation of the Board-approved Strategic Plan

. Translate strategy into measurable priorities outcomes and accountability

. Regularly report progress and performance to the Board

Membership Growth & Value

. Grow engage and retain a national membership of Black-led organizations

. Strengthen and clearly articulate BCDGs membership value proposition

. Ensure members receive tangible operational funding workforce and advocacy benefits

Resource Development

. Lead fundraising across foundations financial institutions corporations government and earned

revenue

. Position BCDG as a hub for aggregating and deploying resources to members

. Partner with the Board on funding strategy and relationships

Advocacy & National Voice.

. Serve as BCDGs chief spokesperson and advocate

. Advance member informed policy and systems change efforts that protect Black families cultural

neighborhoods and community stability

. Influence narratives funding practices and policy using data and lived experience

Workforce & Talent Pipeline

. Oversee a national internship/workforce program aligned with member needs

. Expand partnerships and funding to scale workforce outcomes

. Position the initiative as a sector-wide talent pipeline and equity strategy

Operations Finance & People

. Ensure strong financial oversight systems and compliance

. Build scalable operational infrastructure

. Recruit manage and develop staff over time fostering a high-performing equity-centered culture

Board & External Relations

. Serve as primary liaison to the Board of Directors

. Strengthen governance transparency and decision-making

. Build national partnerships and elevate BCDGs brand and thought leadership