Managing Director
at Village of Wisdom
The Organization
In a sentence: Village of Wisdom is a $4M Durham-based nonprofit organization that positions parents in places of power to create more culturally affirming learning environments for their children through a unique, multi-faceted approach that combines research, community engagement, and innovative programming.
The current landscape: Village of Wisdom is seeking to expand its culturally-affirming programming to impact more children and families. As the organization grows, it seeks an executive to manage Village of Wisdom’s day-to-day operations, team, and implementation of strategy while the Executive Director prioritizes fundraising and vision-setting.
Key Partners:
The Role
WHAT YOU WILL ACCOMPLISH
MANAGE
and develop Village of Wisdom’s leadership team and department heads as the organization’s day-to-day leader.
TRANSLATE
the Executive Director’s vision into a fully operationalized strategic plan for the organization to execute.
DEVELOP
the systems, structures, and operational infrastructure required to grow the organization.
A MONTH IN THE LIFE
WHEN/WHERE/HOW MUCH
Start date: July 2025
Location: Remote, Durham HQ
Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000 plus benefits.
POSITION REPORTS TO
William Jackson, Founder & Executive Director
APPLICATION DEADLINE
April 7, 2025, at 11 PM PT
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WHO SHOULD APPLY
Chief Operating Officers
Presidents
Managing Directors
Leaders with significant operational and management experience
Chiefs of Staff
Change managers who work closely with organizational leaders
Liberatory design experts
“Village of Wisdom affirms and uplifts Black parents, making them feel seen while creating research and narratives around what Black children need to thrive right and ensuring that's embedded in culture.”
-Village of Wisdom stakeholder
WHAT STAKEHOLDERS SAY
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