Executive Director

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and establish policies and objectives of the organization by board directives and corporation charter.
• Create and formalize the vision and intent of the foundation.
• Create annual strategic organizational plan and budgetary goals.
• Review submitted proposals, providing recommendations of grants and projects to the Board for approval.
• Create grant agreements.
• Ensure all organizational records are maintained according to law and are available upon request by authorized board members.
• Ensure that the grantees complete reporting and submit within the timeline given.
• Manage general communications of the board of directors and executive management staff.
• Works with other charities to obtain monetary donations.
• Produce annual reports and send them to donors.
• Oversee fundraising projects.
• Represent the Foundation at community events and participate in community engagement committees.
• Obtain new revenue funds for the foundation through the acquisition of gifts, donations, and grants.
• Develop organization-wide marketing strategies and campaigns to drive volume, cultivate donor base, and advocacy efforts.
• Build a culture of giving and social impact amongst internal stakeholders.
• Build a brand for the foundation that properly represents the values of the Foundation.
• Plans and develop programs and events designed to enhance charitable giving.
• Serves as liaison with various outside agencies to raise funds for the foundation.

Legal Compliance Responsibilities

• Oversee all reporting necessary for 990 PF to an external accountant.
• Ensure charitable licensing is maintained.
• Ensure bylaws and their articles of incorporation are maintained.
• Ensure accuracy and records are up-to-date in regard to membership, board minutes, financial reports, and other important documents.
• Consistently review financial statements to ensure all grants are properly distributed.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in non-profit and fundraising leadership.
• Leader in the nonprofit community.
• Strong networking skills.
• Partnership mentality – solution-oriented as it relates to community problems.
• High level of organization to ensure meeting deadlines.
• Experience in program development and event planning.
• Ability to drive strategic direction.
• Decision-making skills.
• Great people and communication skills to interact with employees and vendors.