BCDG (Black Community Developers Group)

Description

Role Purpose:

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

Requirements

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 BCDG’s 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 BCDG’s 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 BCDG’s brand and thought leadership