Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) · 6 hours ago
Senior Executive Director
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
15+ years expLocal Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. The Senior Executive Director will set strategic direction, cultivate partnerships, and drive investment to strengthen communities across New York State, overseeing LISC programs and ensuring they are delivered with excellence.
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Responsibilities
Provide vision, leadership, and management for all LISC programs and initiatives across multiple markets statewide
Foster a positive, collaborative environment that aligns statewide work with the OneLISC national strategy, including navigating the OneLISC platform
Develop and implement statewide strategies that reflect priorities and respond to local community needs
Lead innovative approaches to community development and investment to achieve scaled, measurable outcomes
Partner with other LISC local offices across the country to share best practices and advance organizational learning
Serve as the primary connector between program teams and local partners to ensure statewide implementation aligns with the organizational expectations and quality standards
Scale proven national LISC initiatives—such as housing, economic development, small business, and workforce programs—adapting models to regional market needs
Coordinate statewide participation in pilots and grant-funded initiatives, ensuring alignment, compliance, performance, and quality reporting
Translate national goals and program guidance into clear local strategies that produce consistent, measurable impact across markets
Provide field insights, data, and feedback to LISC Leadership to inform program evolution and continuous improvement
Advocate for additional resources—including capital, technical assistance, and specialized expertise—to strengthen statewide program delivery
Lead a comprehensive capital investment strategy that leverages local and state government funding, philanthropic partnerships, private capital, and LISC’s national platforms and affiliates
Drive strong fundraising performance, consistently meeting or exceeding goals for privately raised resources
Achieve annual community capital investment and lending targets, ensuring capital is deployed strategically to advance affordable housing, economic development, and community revitalization priorities across the state
Cultivate and steward major donors, public-sector partners, and financial institutions to expand LISC’s statewide capital base
Build and strengthen a robust ecosystem of community-based nonprofit partners to advance LISC’s programmatic and investment strategies across diverse markets
Develop a broad cross-sector network that includes philanthropic leaders, government officials, financial institutions, private developers, anchor institutions, and community stakeholders
Establish and support strong Local Advisory Committees (LACs) in LISC markets, ensuring members are engaged, influential leaders who provide strategic guidance and leverage resources
Lead the development and implementation of a clear statewide policy agenda aligned with LISC’s national priorities and responsive to local community needs
Serve as a visible, trusted statewide advocate for equitable community development and an ambassador for LISC’s mission
Lead the effective management of a complex budget with multiple revenue streams, ensuring financial health and maintaining at least six months of operating reserves
Build, motivate, and coach a geographically dispersed team, fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous development
Ensure strong internal operations, including talent management, performance management, and resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities
Promote an equitable, inclusive work environment that reflects LISC’s core values
Strengthen internal systems and processes to support program execution, compliance, and organizational learning
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; a master's degree in a relevant field (public policy, urban planning, business, public administration, etc.) is strongly preferred
Minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience and in-depth knowledge in community development, affordable housing, real estate finance, economic development, philanthropy, or related sectors
Demonstrated success in shaping and financing affordable housing or community development initiatives, through development, lending, capital deployment, or similar experience
Proven ability to attract, secure, and sustain philanthropic funding and public-sector support
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to diverse audiences including funders, government officials, community groups, and boards of directors
Strong executive management experience, including staff leadership, financial oversight, and organizational administration
A track record of leading strategic planning and executing multi-year strategies that deliver measurable impact
Demonstrated ability to set priorities, manage complex initiatives, and execute a strategic agenda across multiple markets
Strong relationship building and partnership development skills across diverse sectors, including government, philanthropy, private industry, and community-based organizations
Understanding of New York State and national policy landscapes relevant to housing, community development, and economic mobility
Proficiency in using data and performance metrics to inform strategy and decision-making
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being
Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind
Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans
Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate
Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance
Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program
Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team
Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals
Company
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$28.3MKey Investors
KeyBank FoundationAmeris BankFederal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
2025-07-28Grant
2025-05-09Grant· $0.45M
2025-03-18Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Ruth Jones Nichols
Executive Vice President, Local and National Programs
Recent News
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