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Posted: 30-Jun-25
Location: Naperville, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: + / - $135,000
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KEES has been exclusively retained by NCTV17 in its search for an Executive Director. NCTV17 Executive Director
Reporting to and partnering with the Board of Directors, NCTV17’s Executive Director (ED) will be a visionary and strategic manager to propel the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. The successful candidate will be a progressive thinker who incorporates innovative strategies to enhance programming and ensure NCTV17 continues to serve as a vital community asset. A key priority for the next leader will be to significantly expand fundraising efforts and cultivate diverse revenue streams to support long-term sustainability. This individual will have the courage to make bold decisions in the face of uncertainty and the foresight to anticipate future trends in media and community engagement
TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK HERE: https://bit.ly/Executive-Director_NCTV17
To assure confidential tracking of all applicants, no applications will be accepted via email. ALL INQUIRIES WILL BE HELD IN STRICT CONFIDENCE.
This search is being managed by Heather Eddy, President and CEO, and Randi Blasutti, Project Manager of KEES. Questions may be addressed to rblasutti@kees2success.com.
KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a woman-owned nonprofit executive search firm dedicated to creating diverse teams with dynamic leadership in the nonprofit and public sectors. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including executive search, leadership development, compensation analysis, interim staffing, and HR support.
Launched in 2013, based on decades of prior work by the Founders, KEES is a leader and noted pioneer in DEIB-focused executive search and culture building. KEES is noted for bringing dynamic and under-radar candidates to the table, regularly placing industry veterans and first-time leaders alike. Recognized for two years in a row on the Hunt Scanlon Nonprofit Top 65, KEES leaders are sought-after experts in search, leadership development, and often first-time roles. To learn more, visit us at KEES.
Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) is an award-winning nonprofit media organization dedicated to serving the Naperville area through hyper-local news, sports, talk shows, and community event coverage. Founded in 1987 as a public access station, NCTV17 has evolved into a vital community television station.
Its mission is to be the trusted source of local information that empowers, informs, and connects the community. Through community-centered journalism, NCTV17 tells stories that reflect Naperville’s diverse voices, foster shared understanding, and encourage civic engagement, all while upholding the highest standards of ethics, honesty, and respect for the community’s varied perspectives.
To learn more, please visit www.nctv17.org
Some specific requirements include:
- A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in leadership and management, with documented ability to manage staff, lead teams, and partner with a Board of Directors. Nonprofit experience preferred but not required.
- A proven ability to identify, cultivate, and secure diverse funding streams, including individual donors, corporate sponsorships, grants, and philanthropic partnerships. This includes a passion for telling NCTV17’s story to potential supporters and a track record of meeting fundraising goals.
- Connection and knowledge within the Naperville community, its history, and stakeholders. Ideally, the next Executive Director will live in, work in, or have been closely connected to Naperville and understand the community and its unique network of relationships.
- Passion for telling stories that engage and connect the community, preserving the reputation of being a local gem among Naperville residents.
