Executive Director

Affordable housing is perhaps the most salient issue facing our region today. Wesley House is the only nonprofit organization in San Diego addressing affordable housing and related issues for college students from a holistic and inclusive perspective. As such, we see both tremendous need for our services, and incredible growth opportunities for our organization. After five years of dedicated service, our current Executive Director is stepping down in the spring of 2021. As such, we are excited to welcome our next leader who will continue his work and take Wesley House to new heights. Reporting to an 11-person Board of Directors, the Executive Director will assume overall responsibility for the organization’s success, with oversight of a $400,000 budget and a team of 2 full-time and 2 part-time staff, plus a property management company. In partnership with the Board, they will define and execute an updated strategic plan for Wesley House, shaping how we serve more students.

7+ years’ experience as a leader, manager or key team member of a small-to-medium-sized nonprofit organization.Complete end-to-end understanding of fundraising strategies, systems, and processes. Skilled at connecting with individuals across all socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, and professional backgrounds in the community. Experienced partnering with boards on strategic planning and working to ensure goals and milestones are met or exceeded. Strong written, oral, and listening skills, and able to connect with and inspire a wide range of partners and stakeholders. Business acumen – formidable skills with budgeting, reporting, operations, and marketing. Gives attention to both short-term and long-term objectives.

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Liliane Lendvai