Desired Skills & Experience

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, creative, and critical thinker who has a strong track record of financial and programmatic impact. S/he will be a results-oriented social entrepreneur who possesses exceptional people management, networking, and communication skills. They will be able to successfully represent NECAT to a wide variety of audiences. The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience building relationships and a proven track record raising individual, foundation, corporate funding from a local and national philanthropic audience, as well as developing sources of public agency funding. S/he will be proactive and continually seek opportunities to achieve the organization’s mission and meet its financial objectives, including creating revenue-generating opportunities.

Additional Key Skills/Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years related work experience in the nonprofit or social sector and a progression of positions with increasing scope and responsibility. S/he possesses integrity, excellent people skills, and a heartfelt commitment to NECAT’s mission. Proven experience establishing and meeting goals and objectives is required. The ideal candidate will have a clear track record of raising funds, leading staff, and achieving results. A bachelor’s degree in required; an advanced degree is preferred.