Executive Deputy Director

Position Title: Executive Deputy Director  

Reports to: Executive Director  

Employment Type:  Full-Time; Salaried, Exempt Employee  

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana 

ABOUT HOME IS HERE: Founded in 2021, Home Is Here is a growth-stage grassroots nonprofit organization that cultivates systems of support with and for newly arriving immigrants in the Gulf South. We believe democratizing resources is a part of the movement for immigrant justice and abolition. We believe in a culture of partnership, collective liberation, and belonging where everyone has a valued place and power. Home is Here builds alternative community infrastructure with immigrants who arrive without family or community support and are criminalized, incarcerated, and excluded from government-funded systems. Our work focuses on organizing around the areas that newly arriving immigrants say they value most: Legal Aid; Housing and Relationships.  

COMPLEXITY/IMPACT: This position is a good fit for you if you believe in and practice the values of collective liberation and have the experience and passion to fight alongside communities at the frontlines of social and immigrant justice movement in the Gulf South. We are seeking someone who understands that our change work takes time and centers care, creativity, and directly impacted people within systems designed to uphold structural forms of oppression - including the nonprofit system itself. As a young grassroots organization, we value relationships, experimentation and intentional risk-taking, tackling new and familiar challenges head on, and finding alternative solutions to best support our immigrant community.  

As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with fellow team members, other organizations, community stakeholders, funders, ambassadors, and board members to achieve our organizational goals and maintain financial stability. Your role involves shaping our public identity, encouraging people to find their power in storytelling and other forms of leadership - leaving a lasting impression that motivates both directly impacted community members and allies to offer their support. You'll share the responsibility of managing the whole organization and will be supported by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. A big part of your job will be making sure we stay financially healthy, which is crucial for our long-term success.  

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the Executive Deputy Director (EDD) is an experienced leader who will lead the advancement of Home is Here NOLA. The EDD will closely partner with the ED to chart our strategic direction and growth. The Deputy Executive Director (EDD) is a day-to-day resource for the team, offering program guidance and strategic input. They prioritize effectiveness, cooperation, transparency, and equity within the agency and with external partners. The EDD analyzes funding, enhances services, and ensures Home is Here NOLA’s financial sustainability. Additionally, they critically assess the needs of newly arriving immigrant community members, consider threats and opportunities, and provide strategic advice. As an executive in leadership, you may be called on to perform ED functions if/as needed. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Key Responsibilities): 

Development (40%) and Finance (10%)  

• You will partner with the ED to develop and execute annual and multi-year fundraising plans that align with the organization’s goals, including foundation giving, direct fundraising with individual donors of all levels, and revenue generation.   
• You will be responsible for executing individual donor and foundation/institutional cultivation, digital and in-person fundraising campaigns, special events that engage donors and raise funds, grant research and grant-writing. 
• You will manage and oversee digital donor sequencing and well as develop messaging and content for donors – including gift acknowledgements and engagement opportunities. 
• You will partner with the ED to develop the annual budget for Board’s review and approval.  
• You will co-review the organization's financial status, including developing long and short-range financial plans, monitoring the budget, ensuring proper financial controls are in place, and setting financial priorities accurately to ensure the organization is operating in a manner that supports the needs of the program and staff.  

Organizational Management (20%) and Team Management (20%)  

• Serving as a senior leader in the organization, you will work on planning, building, and ensuring success for the staff, Board of Directors, partners and stakeholders. 
• In partnership with the ED and the Board of Directors, you will develop annual organizational goals and execute plans advancing the mission and vision of the organization.  
• You will serve as the go-to leader for day-to-day programmatic operations ensuring that a thriving culture and workplace are top priority.  
• You will lead, manage, supervise, and coach a team to set strategic goals; meet fundraising and communications plans; support a values-based organization and team culture that makes Home is Here a great place to work.  
• You will directly manage program/project staff, volunteers and oversee contractors working on projects. 
• You will manage partnerships, and operations, including providing opportunities for professional development and growth support. 

Program Development (10%)  

• You will manage and oversee Home is Here NOLA’s program implementation and will support continuous improvement of programming to ensure maximum impact for newly arriving immigrant community members 
• You will serve as a thought leader with the ED and other program/project staff to evaluate and redesign programs/projects for organizational growth as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 8+ years of experience directing and overseeing the administration of programs  

• 6+ years' experience in resource allocation, donor cultivation, grant writing, event planning, fundraising and a proven track record of successful fund allocation – ranging from small donors to large foundational giving ($100K and above) with a grant approval rate of 30-50% 

• Demonstrated high standards of organizational performance and productivity, in the face of limited resources and persistent community needs 

• Experience and judgment to strategically identify opportunity and implement initiatives and develop partnerships 

• Political awareness about systems of immigration control, incarceration, criminalization, anti-Blackness, economic discrimination, and other systems of exclusion 

• Understand the nuances of cultures and systems in the deep South 

• Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and proven ability to work with emotional intelligence, receive feedback, work through conflict with integrity, and operate within principles of solidarity when working in partnership with groups representing constituencies impacted by oppression 

• Ability to listen without judgment and foster authentic respectful trusting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds 

• Strong interpersonal skills, including understanding, selecting, developing, and motivating people, are essential. 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills – including skilled ability to connect through story and meaningfully communicate mission and impact 

• An advanced degree in public administration/policy, business administration, law, is highly valued