Job Description

Kids Helping Kids (KHK) empowers youth to become confident, compassionate leaders through youth-led service projects that create meaningful change for children in the community. We partner with schools, nonprofits, and local organizations to help young people turn their passions into action.

The Role

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, mission-driven Executive Director to lead KHK into its next phase of growth. The Executive Director will be responsible for:

Leadership & Fundraising

Lead the full scope of talent management, including recruitment, team building, management, and comprehensive oversight of personnel. Owning KHK's overall development strategy Cultivating and stewarding major donors, corporate partners, and foundations o Diversifying revenue, including launching a monthly donor program Leading grant writing (LOIs, proposals, RFPs) Overseeing fundraising and cultivation events

Program Oversight

Expanding youth and adult volunteer participation Strengthening the Youth Leadership Academy and Elementary Programs o Growing KHK's presence in public school districts Mentoring the Youth Advisory Council Tracking budgets and program impact metrics

Community Engagement & Communications

Serving as KHK's primary spokesperson Building partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and corporations Overseeing digital communications (social media, email, website) Monitoring engagement through Google Analytics and social insights

Technology

Software includes Salesforce, Google Workspace, WordPress/Elementor, Zapier, Jotform, PledgeIt, Stripe, Constant Contact, and social media platforms.

Ideal Candidate

Required Qualifications

:

Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) 5+ years of progressive leadership experience Proven fundraising and development success Strong communication skills; comfort working with youth and adults o Tech-savvy with nonprofit systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Nonprofit leadership experience Familiarity with Fairfield County nonprofits

Compensation & Details:

Salary: $70,000-$80,000 Benefits: Full medical (100% employer-paid), dental (50%), 10 vacation days + federal holidays Schedule: Full-time, some evenings/weekends o Location: Stamford, CT

How to Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to Bobby Walker, Jr. at bobby@kidshelpingkidsct.org. Subject line: "Executive Director - [Your Name]"

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance
Work Location: In person