Executive Director, Related Affordable Foundation

The Executive Director will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Related Affordable Foundation staff, programs, expansion, and execution of the Foundation’s mission. Other key duties include board governance, community outreach and financial management. This role will report to the Vice President, Community Engagement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the RAF remains in compliance with all 501(c)(3) rules and regulations, including the filing of all necessary forms and other documentation in conjunction with outside parties such as auditors and tax return preparers
• Oversee and report on Foundation’s results to Board of Directors, which have final approval authority over all grant and scholarship awards
• Responsible for planning, organization and direction of Foundation’s operations and programs
• Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead annual budget review, monthly reports and periodic forecast updates
• Work with Corporate Communications and Marketing to craft compelling online content about Foundation funded programs
• Collaborate with Related Affordable Acquisition, Construction, Portfolio Management, & Property Management teams and various stakeholders
• Travel to affordable communities to ascertain residents’ needs as well as program/award impact
• Actively engage and energize nonprofit and resident services partners
• Collaborate with VP, Community Engagement to scope organization-wide, cross-functional impact
• Provide guidance and direction to direct report, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance

• $100,000 - $150,000 / year
• Annual performance based bonus

Who You Are:

A data-driven problem solver and communicator: You can identify a problem and see how it impacts the organization as a whole. You set the vision for your proposed solution and establish goals and milestones to achieve the necessary results. You communicate clearly and at ease with all types of people across a diverse range of roles. You are encouraged by problems as an opportunity to improve your process and work hard to find solutions. You are capable of managing information and needs across a large group of diverse people.

Curious and eager to learn: You are consistently learning about new ideas, new solutions, and new tools and enjoy applying your learnings to the things you care about. You are passionate about your community and have strong feelings about what you can do to make a positive impact on the lives around you.

Enthusiastic about team and project management: You enjoy helping team members build their professional skills and development opportunities. You are also passionate about breaking down large and complex problems into shared manageable work that drives toward a successful outcome. You have a proven project management approach for managing the work of a team that you consistently look to improve upon.

Organized and conscientious: You care about the work of your colleagues and want to set them up for success. You are thorough, careful and vigilant; you are detail-oriented and care deeply about getting things right. You bring a service mentality to the people you work with and the projects you work on.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Public Policy or equivalent field
• Five (5)+ years of relevant experience in nonprofit, philanthropic or public/government sector
• Deep understanding of 501(c)(3) organizations and their legal and practical implications
• Proven track record of successful team and cross-functional project management
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships
• Must be able to work well in an entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong passion for social impact, economic mobility, volunteerism and the preservation of affordable housing
• Ability to travel to property locations, both locally and out of state

Formed in 1972, Related is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Headquartered in New York City, the company has offices and major developments across the world. Related owns and manages a premier portfolio of assets valued at over $60 billion, including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side.

Related believes in investing in its talent and cultivates a positive, team-oriented environment where every voice is valued. Employees are encouraged to boldly take on new challenges, transcend the status quo, and demonstrate strong entrepreneurial spirit. In its relentless commitment to excellence, Related works to foster an innovative approach in its team members so that they can positively impact the communities in which they conduct business. Learn more about Related at www.related.com.

Divisional Overview

Related Affordable leads the company’s efforts to preserve and improve the nation’s affordable housing stock. Affordable housing acquisitions and development have been the foundation of Related since the company was founded. Today, Related Affordable owns and oversees one of the largest affordable housing portfolios in the nation. The company is driven by the belief that everyone deserves a quality home and works hard to deliver that for communities across the country. Learn more about Related Affordable at www.related.com/affordable-housing.