The Current GA, Inc., a nationally recognized nonprofit investigative newsroom serving Coastal Georgia, is hiring its first Executive Director. He or she will join our senior management team and evolve our prize-winning independent newsroom into a more sustainable, impactful organization.

This is a pivotal moment: After five years of award-winning reporting, the board is
investing in leadership that can stabilize operations, grow revenue, and expand The
Current’s reach — while preserving the journalistic independence that makes the
newsroom trusted and beloved.

The role of Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and leads the
fundraising, administrative, marketing, and financial management of the organization.
The purpose of this role is to remove the responsibility of day-to-day operations and
nonprofit management from the newsroom, freeing up mission-focused resources and
improving financial reporting, donor stewardship, content engagement and brand
awareness, as well as organizational accountability.

Experience in and a passion for leading and growing non-profits is essential, as is a
start-up business-minded attitude to fearlessly support our founders’ vision that
providing in-depth local news will improve government accountability as well as fuel
civic discussion about problems and solutions for Coastal Georgia’s diverse
communities.

The Executive Director will serve as a co-equal leader alongside our Editor in Chief and
work directly with the Board of Directors and alongside our core leadership team to set
strategic business goals for the organization and have the independence to execute plans to meet revenue targets while keeping journalism ethics at the forefront. The most successful candidates will come with a network of funding relationships to build on and expand our thriving donor network; new ideas for brand development, increased reader engagement, and potential revenue; and experience with financial reporting, board development, and employee relations.

It is essential to have the ability to connect with people, get their buy-in, and move all
parts of the organization toward its financial and mission goals. Strong business
development skills, a keen understanding of nonprofit financing, and the ability to shift
between tactical and strategic work are a must.

We want to find someone with a desire to innovate and a willingness to dig into the
nuances of initiatives such as a business membership program or a grant proposal or
solving solutions to daily problems.

Send questions, resume and cover letters to board member Dustin Church at dusty@alightvacations.com.

Details below

Responsibilities include:

• Work directly with the Board of Directors to establish a multiyear strategic plan that grows revenue, expands readership, and professionalizes areas of accountability for the organization. Develop KPIs and reporting to measure success.
• Partner with the EIC in taking strategic and operational responsibility for the execution of the mission and multi-year strategic growth plan.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies that provide the necessary resources for the growth of the newsroom as well as the administrative support required to sustain and professionalize the organization.
  • Cultivate and maintain long-term donor and funder relations.
  • Oversee grant proposals and reporting for current and potential funders.
  • Grow and diversify revenue streams, including potential content licensing and strategic sponsorships.
• Develop and execute a marketing strategy that sharpens our brand and expands our audience.
• Cultivate local, regional and national partnerships with affinity groups, collaborators, and support organizations.
• Establish and maintain strong community partnerships while serving as spokesperson and key liaison for the organization within the community.
• Oversee the cash flow and management of financial processes through the implementation of proper accounting, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Ensure The Current remains compliant with all laws, regulations, and ordinances across all governmental entities.
• Develop a strong knowledge and commitment to ethical journalism.
• Cultivate a healthy and supportive workplace culture that embraces accountability, transparency, honesty, and diversity.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field
• 7-10 years experience in non-profit management with 5 years work experience in marketing or fundraising
• Proven track record of growing startups and/or non-profit organizations
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performing teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage an organizational budget
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with customer relationship management software Bloomerang a plus.
• Experience with grant writing and proposal development
• Background or network in Georgia or the U.S. South

Preferred Skills

• Superb written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and flexibility with job duties.
• Digital acumen
• Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising platforms (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce, or
• similar CRMs).
• Creative, self-starter attitude.
• Donor and volunteer service mentality.
• Organized and inspiring team leader.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid time off and holidays

Send questions, resume and cover letters to board member Dustin Church at dusty@alightvacations.com.

About The Current GA
The Current is an award-winning nonprofit newsroom covering Coastal Georgia through
investigative, data, and public service reporting. Our mission is to inform and empower
communities with independent, nonpartisan journalism. Founded in 2020, we have
earned statewide and national recognition for watchdog reporting, environmental
coverage, and civic accountability.

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