Executive Director

Executive Director, Delaware Region

Braven is a national nonprofit that prepares promising college students to secure a strong first opportunity after college graduation through a career-accelerating program.

We work with higher education and employer partners to offer a life-changing experience that begins with a semester-long course for college students followed by support that lasts through graduation.

Together, our ambition is to help rebuild the middle class and revitalize the American Dream.

The Executive Director (ED) will oversee Braven's Delaware region, including its Delaware State University site and Braven's eventual expansion to new Delaware Area university partners. This requires hiring and leading a team to oversee the execution and growth of Braven's programming with our university partner(s), building shared-value partnerships with employers, overseeing all development efforts, and ensuring a sustainable funding pipeline, building and managing a local board, elevating Braven's local brand and thought-leadership, and advocating for aligned public policy.

Regional Strategy and Operations (20%)

• Managing regional team members : Senior Director and External Affairs Manager
• Implementing a comprehensive multi-year strategic plan to reach our vision for scale and excellent outcomes with Delaware State University and future Delaware Area sites.
• With the Senior Director, ensuring strong program execution resulting in both positive experiences and outcomes for Fellows, volunteers, and partners
• Managing and expanding a regional advisory board that will help maximize the Delaware area's impact, narrative, and sustainability

Stakeholder Management and Awareness Building (30%)

Regional Fundraising and Sustainability (30%)

Team Leadership and Management (20%)