Starting A Nonprofit: What does an Executive Director DO, exactly?

Starting a nonprofit and wondering what an Executive Director or CEO does? I’ll talk about Executive Director roles and responsibilities in this video. #Nonprofit #Nonprofits

// ABOUT THIS VIDEO

I am a nonprofit founder who now works full time as the Executive Director for the nonprofit I started many years ago! As Founder, Executive Director was the staff position I was most naturally suited for, but I learned quickly that the job included a wide variety of responsibilities and brushed up on a lot of skills very fast.

If you are starting a nonprofit, thinking about it, or have just started a nonprofit, or KNOW someone who is trying to start a nonprofit, I hope this helps!

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[samanthawallmph]

New nonprofit ED, here! This was incredible informative and encouraging!

[czrqxfy]

I've been a ED for 2 years now, great video! If I could go back to my college days and wondered what I would be doing for my career, being a ED for an amazing organization would have never crossed my mind at all.. after I graduated from college with a BA major I started as a Admin Assistant for 5 years on the dot, after that I was promoted to Program Manager, I did that for a little over a year before I took over as the Interim ED after the previous ED had to leave for health reasons, after being an Interim ED for a year I was finally appointed to serve as the Executive Director for my nonprofit that focuses primarily on youth employment services, the board couldn't find anyone else that would serve as ED so they took on a gamble for my appointment, but thanks for sharing your video! Spot on.

[lilianakpet]

Hi Amber, you are a life saver! Thanks for the work you are doing & for putting together videos like this.

I'm in the early stages of starting my youth & women focused non-profit organization and your videos are helping a lot with the right mentorship.

Well done and thank you so much 🙏

[reeshabrown]

I don’t usually comment on videos, but (speaking from and ED), was the perfect way to capture what we do. Thank you for the video!

[BoomerBud]

Excellent video Amber!! That was a lot to take in. I am retired Air Force where I predominantly flew as a Boom Operator on a KC-135R (refueling aircraft in the air). What I did was quit a challenge and very dangerous! But nothing compared to being an ED for our non-profit…LOL! Half the time I feel like a “lost ball in tall weeds”. But I am up for the challenge! Looking forward to watching your other videos. I need all the help I can get…😉
-Bud

[DuaneJBarrett]

Hi Amber, brilliant video! The ED is a jack of all trades, filling in wherever needed, which is hard some times because we start charities to help, not do paperwork, but doing paperwork helps the charity sustainable!

[Drakespeed]

You've become a very good public speaker.

[paularmento]

I want to start a nonprofit to help the homeless but in a way that's different than any I can find on the internet. And when I do get it up and running I think it will make a big difference in the community. But still need months of research so as not to fail. And can't wait to take your online training but must finish writing and self-publishing my book. What you do is amazing and thank you so much !

[amberalejandro]

Omg. This was the best explainer video about this position.

[MrsAmieLove]

Thank you for the videos. I am looking to start a non-profit in the new year.

[AndyMaker]

Great video! Your videos are a big help in my research into starting a nonprofit. Thank you!

[theseeklot]

Just about to get started with my non profit as an ED. I’m following, good info I’ll have more to watch I’m sure about all the other board members so I know everything I can. Thank you!!

[AZOO]

Great video, Amber! I'm an emerging nonprofit leader and intend to be an ED after grad school. I'm looking forward to checking out your other videos. Thanks so much :)

[patKslm]

Amber!!! You are fantastic!!! Your videos and resources are helping me a lot now that I am starting a nonprofit!!! Thank you so much!!!

[phillipjoneschellah]

thanks for the video i have learnt a lot, iam a director of the non profitable looking forward to learning more.

[bhavikharshoday]

Just got Offer by my companie's board of directors to become a director of a Non profit organization. Thanks it was insightful. 💌
Seeking knowledge about raising funds.

[angelaclarke]

thank you i am Executive Director for
nonprofit it is hard work ... thank you for your videos
it really help .

[kreativeonpurpose]

I appreciate your vids. Super helpful on my new journey as a nonprofit founder.

[chefzelalem]

Your teaching is like a box of chocolate :) Thank you Amber!!!

[mwapeshumba]

I love this video, I am an aspiring Non profit founder and am from zambia. Your videos have really inspired my dream and have helped me gain much more knowledge on my new journey. Thanks Amber, this is amazing. . hoping to be like you in the future😍