BCDG (Black Community Developers Group)

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