Nevada Nonprofits is launching at a pivotal moment to strengthen, unify, and amplify the voice of nonprofits across Nevada.

As the founding Executive Director, you will shape the vision, strategy, and long-term impact of a new statewide membership association. In partnership with leading philanthropic and nonprofit institutions, this role offers a unique opportunity to build an organization that advances policy, fosters collaboration, and elevates the nonprofit sector statewide.

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Position Summary
The founding Executive Director serves as the chief architect and voice of Nevada Nonprofits, responsible for building the organization, advancing its strategic priorities, and positioning it as a trusted statewide leader.
This role requires a strategic and entrepreneurial leader who can translate vision into action, build strong cross-sector relationships, and deliver meaningful value to members while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Development

• Define and execute the Association's vision, strategy, and measurable outcomes in partnership with the Steering Committee
• Build a scalable organizational model aligned with long-term impact
• Identify and respond to trends, risks, and opportunities across the nonprofit sector

External Leadership & Advocacy 

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and represent the sector with policymakers, funders, and community leaders
• Advance a public policy agenda that strengthens nonprofits 
• Build strategic partnerships that expand influence and impact 

Membership & Engagement

• Grow and engage a diverse statewide membership
• Ensure a strong and relevant value proposition for organizations of all sizes
• Facilitate connection, learning, and collaboration across the sector 

Financial & Operational Leadership

• Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, and diversified revenue development 
• Lead fundraising efforts in partnership with the Steering Committee
• Establish effective systems, processes, and performance measures
• Build and lead a high-performing team and organizational culture

Qualifications & Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven executive leader with strong strategic, relational, and operational capabilities.

•10+ years of experience in relevant roles in nonprofits, governments, or trade associations, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated success building or leading organizations, initiatives, or coalitions
• Demonstrated success in public policy or campaign activities
• Strong business acumen and experience generating diverse revenue streams
• Strong understanding of nonprofits
• Experience working with boards or governance bodies
• Willingness to travel statewide and attend occasional evening/weekend events

Key Attributes:
•Strategic, decisive, and execution-oriented
•Skilled relationship-builder with strong communication and influence
•Entrepreneurial and comfortable building from the ground up
•Collaborative, adaptable, and resilient

Compensation & Benefits
This position will be employed through the United Way of Southern Nevada during the Association's initial fiscal sponsorship phase and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
•Salary of $140,000 – $160,000
•Medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance options
•Non-Profits Retirement benefits
•Flexible and hybrid work environment

Additional details will be shared during the interview process.

You can also apply for this position at: https://uwsn.org/careers/
Anticipated start of interviews: June 2026

We believe that every person in Southern Nevada must have equal access to solving community problems.

We welcome the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring to advancing our mission and progressing our fight for the success of every person in our community.

We take the broadest possible view of diversity understanding that everyone has different values, beliefs and lived experiences. We value the intersectionality, the interconnected fabric of experiences including but not limited to race, class, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and disability, that develops each person's unique identity.

We commit to entering partnerships and programs that address the inequities keeping Nevadans from success.

We dedicate ourselves to using these principles for our business and our communities and invite others to join us in uniting for Nevada's success!

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.