Executive Director at Brave

Dover, Delaware, United States

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$179,600 – $224,400Compensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Nonprofit, EducationIndustries

Requirements

BS/BA
7-10 years leadership experience as an Executive, leading a department, or similar, with a verifiable track record of achieving successful outcomes while maintaining an inclusive, equitable, and sustainable team culture
Preferred: 1-3 years in non-profit field
Preferred: Proficiency in Google Suite, Slack, Jira, and Confluence
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Exemplifies Braven’s core values
Experiences have informed belief in Braven’s mission and prepared to work with or for Braven’s student Fellow population
Motivation and drive to fundraise and ensure the financial sustainability of the region
Ability to mobilize people and to create champions of an organizational mission
Experience (inferred from context)

Responsibilities

Oversee Braven’s Delaware region, including Delaware State University site and expansion to new university partners
Hire and lead a regional team (Senior Director and External Affairs Manager) to execute and grow programming
Build shared-value partnerships with employers
Oversee all development efforts and ensure a sustainable funding pipeline
Build and manage a local advisory board
Elevate Braven’s local brand and thought-leadership
Advocate for aligned public policy
Regional Strategy and Operations (20%): Implement multi-year strategic plan for scale and outcomes with Delaware State University and future sites; ensure strong program execution; manage and expand regional advisory board
Stakeholder Management and Awareness Building (30%): Maintain health of key relationships with university, foundation, nonprofits, and employers; raise brand awareness via thought-leadership, awards, speaking, social media, press; explore and engage in local political landscape and policy efforts
Regional Fundraising and Sustainability (30%): Raise ~$5.1 million over next three years; deepen political capital and thought leadership; grow and diversify funding from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government
Team Leadership and Management (20%): Attract, hire, and develop diverse staff; coach staff on cultural leadership; serve on organization’s Alignment Team to influence organization-wide impact, growth, and sustainability

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningProgram ManagementStakeholder ManagementPartnership BuildingEmployer RelationsFundraisingBoard ManagementBrand BuildingPublic Policy Advocacy

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Executive Director position?

The salary range is $179,600-$224,400.

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where is it located?

The position is hybrid and located in Dover, DE.

What are the key responsibilities or skills needed for this role?

Key responsibilities include regional strategy and operations, stakeholder management, fundraising around $5.1 million over three years, and team leadership.

What is the team structure for the Delaware region?

The Executive Director will manage regional team members including a Senior Director and External Affairs Manager, hire and develop a diverse team, and manage a regional advisory board.

What makes a strong candidate for the Executive Director role?

Strong candidates have experience leading teams, implementing strategic plans, building partnerships with universities and employers, fundraising, and elevating brand awareness through thought-leadership.

Brave

Privacy-focused browser and search engine

About Brave

Brave focuses on enhancing the web experience for users by providing a privacy-oriented browser and search engine. The Brave Browser blocks third-party ads and trackers by default, allowing for fast and private browsing. Brave Search serves as a private search engine, offering users a secure way to find information online. The company also features Brave Ads, which delivers advertising without the use of cookies, enabling advertisers to connect with audiences that are typically hard to reach. Users of Brave can earn cryptocurrency rewards for their attention to ads, while content creators can benefit from new revenue opportunities. Unlike other browsers and search engines, Brave prioritizes user privacy and offers a unique model that benefits both users and advertisers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$36MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Consumer Software, Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Highly competitive salaries & benefits

Generous home-office stipends

Fully remote team

Flat org structure

Opportunity to get in early at a hyper-growth company, and revolutionize the web

Risks

Competition from other privacy-focused browsers like DuckDuckGo and Firefox is intensifying.

Dependence on Solana for BAT rewards poses risks due to network outages.

AI features may raise data privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

Brave offers a privacy-focused browser and search engine, blocking third-party ads by default.

Users earn cryptocurrency rewards through Brave's unique digital ads platform.

Brave integrates AI features like Leo AI and CodeLLM for enhanced user experience.

Upsides

Growing demand for privacy-focused products boosts Brave's user base and market position.

Rising interest in cryptocurrency aligns with Brave's BAT rewards system.

Increased adoption of alternative search engines benefits Brave Search's growth.

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