Executive Director
The Moran Company is pleased to partner with the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship to recruit the organization’s Executive Director. Founded in 2010, the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship (MIE) partners with communities throughout the United States to establish and maintain quality CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) programs. Headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, MIE grew out of a movement that began in Effingham County in 2008, when educator Craig Lindvahl facilitated the first CEO class with 20 high school students. Today, MIE provides tools, training, and technological support to roughly 82 CEO programs across ten states.
About the role
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Institute, leading a dedicated staff and reporting to a volunteer Board of Directors. The Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship seeks a seasoned executive leader to guide strategy, strengthen operations, and drive organizational growth across its expanding national network. This leader will oversee operations, develop staff, strengthen organizational culture, and use key performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness.
The Executive Director will also serve as the Institute’s primary external representative, cultivate business and donor relationships, lead fundraising and revenue strategy, and manage financial resources responsibly.
Responsibilities
- Set organizational strategies with the Board of Directors
- Expand the CEO Program into new communities
- Ensure alignment around priorities, processes, and performance expectations
- Oversee operations and develop staff
- Strengthen organizational culture
- Use key performance indicators to evaluate program effectiveness
- Cultivate business and donor relationships
- Lead fundraising and revenue strategy
- Manage financial resources responsibly
Requirements
- At least five years of executive or senior leadership experience
- Demonstrated ability to set strategy, lead teams, and manage complex operations
- Strong relationship-building and public representation skills
- Willingness to travel 30% to 50%
- Commitment to strengthening opportunities for young people and local communities
Qualifications
- Experience with fundraising and revenue development
- Experience with multi-site or franchise-style program models
- Experience with nonprofit board governance
Pay
$115,000 annually
Benefits
MIE offers a benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary based on employment classification and plan requirements.