Name of Organization: Writers & Books
Title of Position: Executive Director
Starting Date: 09/02/2025
Salary Range: $75,000-$80,000
Organization Website: www.wab.org

Description of Responsibilities:
The Board of Directors of Writers & Books (WAB), Rochester, NY, seeks an Executive Director to provide energetic leadership in advancing the organization’s mission, values, and goals across a robust program of literary arts activities, outreach, and community service. The ideal candidate is a visionary changemaker; strategic and proven fundraiser; seasoned administrator; and confident community ambassador capable of managing complex operations, fostering collaboration and partnerships, and positioning WAB as a leader in its field. Primary areas of responsibility include organizational leadership and governance, administration and fiscal oversight, and program development and execution.

Organizational Budget: $773,000
Development Office Budget: $74,000
Funds Raised Last Year: $602,600
Fund Goal This Year: $620,525
Organization's Financial Sources:
Contributions
Foundation and Corporate Grants
Special Events
Government Grants
Earned Income (dues, tuition, etc.)

Benefits:
Vacation and Holiday Policy (please specify how much PTO)
20 days PTO, 6 wellness/illness days, 2 personal days, 12 holidays
Medical, Dental, Health Insurance
$3,000 stipend for health insurance
Retirement Plan (ex. 403b with match, or 401k - no matching contribution)
401k with 1% match

Experience/Personal Qualifications:
Proven experience providing executive-level leadership with a track record of success in organizational and fiscal management, stakeholder engagement, and fundraising. Minimum of five years in a senior leadership position. Superb communicator. Exceptional organizational abilities. Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Knowledge of the technical, administrative, and economic issues facing nonprofits. Preferred: Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit or membership-based organizational operations. Additional Requirement: Satisfactory completion of all required background screenings.

Specific Requirements of Position:
Annual Campaigns
Major Gift Solicitation
Annual Report/Brochure Production
Planned Gifts
Capital Campaigns
Computer - Database
Computer - Spreadsheets
Computer - Desktop Publishing
Computer - Word Processing
Donor Research
Other

Other:
Manage personnel and staffing, including hiring, terminations, performance reviews, compensation, professional development, and other Human Resource functions. Direct reports include a Deputy Director, Artistic Director, Director of Youth Education, and Bookstore/Development Coordinator. Contract staff include an accountant, bookkeeper, webmaster/IT administrator, and fundraiser.

Special Requirements of Position:
Travel

Position Reports to:
Board of Directors
Executive Director

Send Correspondence to:
Christine Eichelberger
Board President
Writers & Books
[email protected]

Apply here: https://wab.org/executive-director/

Include with Correspondence:
Resume
Cover Letter

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