Executive Director — Partners for Youth with Disabilities (Boston, MA)

Overview

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD), founded in 1985, empowers youth ages 12–30 with physical, intellectual, mental health, sensory, and learning disabilities to reach their full potential as adults. Through award-winning mentoring programs, workforce development opportunities, youth leadership training, and inclusion expertise, PYD prepares more than 500 youth annually for success while also training thousands of educators, employers, and community leaders in inclusion best practices. With a staff of 21, an annual budget of $2.5 million, and a dedicated Board of Directors, PYD is recognized as a leader in disability inclusion and youth development.

The Role

The Executive Director serves as PYD’s chief executive, reporting to the Board of Directors and leading the organization into its 40th anniversary in 2025. The ED is responsible for fundraising, program integration, organizational management, revenue diversification, staff leadership, and external partnerships. They will advance the organization’s strategic plan, strengthen operations, expand impact, and amplify PYD’s role as a national leader in disability inclusion and youth empowerment.

What They’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, mission-driven leader with strong experience in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and financial management. Required qualifications include:

• Demonstrated leadership in youth development, disability services, education, or related fields
• Proven success in fundraising, with oversight of $1M+ revenue goals across individual, corporate, and foundation donors
• Experience with fee-for-service models preferred
• Strong financial acumen, organizational management skills, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

The successful candidate will also be a compelling spokesperson and fundraiser, an experienced people manager, and an innovative thinker with the ability to strengthen programs, build partnerships, and grow PYD’s visibility and impact.

Highlights

• Salary range: $125,000–$150,000 + comprehensive benefits
• Reports to: Board of Directors
• Staff: 21; Annual budget: $2.5 million
• Sector: Children & Youth, Disability, Community Development, Education, Philanthropy
• Unique opportunity: Lead PYD into its 40th anniversary and beyond, strengthening its role as a national leader in youth empowerment and disability inclusion
• Hybrid schedule: In-office Mondays and Tuesdays; flexibility Wednesday–Friday; travel in Greater Boston required
• Position open until filled

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