10 Top Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Executive Director (Infographic)
Grab this free infographic to learn the essential duties and responsibilities of a nonprofit executive director.
Use it as a checklist to make sure you are paying attention to all the moving parts in a nonprofit organization.
This popular infographic simplifies the role and connects all the dots so your board and staff know the executive director’s role.
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-Maggie Hutchason, Executive Director, Dearing House Child Advocacy Center
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“The first time I met Sean I was so inspired by his quick thinking and bold ideas that I immediately knew I wanted to work together on a strategy to bring a new type of advocacy model to our organization. Sean helped get my ideas out of my head and into a solid concept paper, and added many terrific ideas of his own that I would never have come up with. Working with Sean has opened my eyes to a whole new set of opportunities for our organization. He understands how to align strategic priorities with funder values and gave me the confidence to pursue a new set of foundation relationships"
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"Sean is a dream to work with. He understands governance and development inside and out, with a set of tools that can bring any organization's board work and fundraising to the next level. He is prompt, efficient, and knew exactly how to deliver what we needed. We would work with him again in a heartbeat!"
Jack Beck, Executive Director, TurnOUT
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Sean's depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding of nonprofits coupled with his ability to communicate concepts clearly made for a dynamic and information filled hour. I really loved Sean's perspective on empowering the executive director and building collaboration with the board. In my experience, this eliminates the vast majority of strife and inefficiency within a non-profit. Well worth my time and I look forward to more.
BA, ED, Head Coach and Organizer - Moving Forward Wellness Coaching
Hi, I’m Sean, the "Nonprofit Fixer!"
I’m a coach, consultant, trainer, and strategic advisor. For the past 30+ years, I’ve helped causes, campaigns, and candidates raise millions of dollars and transformed nonprofit organizations and leaders. I’ve served in a wide variety of roles in nonprofits, including policy, communications, development, grassroots organizing, direct service, board leadership, and five stints as an executive director. I’ve worked on a wide range of issues including LGBTQ equality, reproductive justice, voting access, bullying prevention, climate change, and more.
You can see my work covered in media outlets internationally and I’ve received numerous awards and recognitions from the sector, the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan. I collaborate with leading nonprofit names like AFP, Candid, United Way, Idealware, Bloomerang, TechSoup, Wild Apricot, Funding for Good, Pamela Grow, and more. I own Mind the Gap Consulting, which offers coaching and consulting services for executive directors, boards, and fundraisers, as well as a suite of online training courses. I am a proud Detroit native but live with my husband and dog in New York City.
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“The infographic gives a visually digestible overview of the ED responsibilities. Altogether, these tasks may feel overwhelming; however, when neatly broken down they become more obtainable. The infographic is helpful for nonprofit Boards because it is a great snapshot reminder of what the ED should focus on.”
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