Executive Director

About the role

The PGA of America REACH Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization's mission of positively impacting lives through the game of golf. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of the PGA of America, the ED will provide strategic, financial, and operational leadership to advance the Foundation’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture that empowers staff, sets clear performance expectations, and drives measurable outcomes aligned with PGA REACH’s mission and strategic goals.
• Serve as the leader of the PGA of America REACH Foundation, overseeing strategy, administration, fundraising, programs, financial performance, and marketing.
• Provide direct supervision for senior PGA REACH staff.
• Lead development and execution of the Foundation’s strategic plan in partnership with the PGA of America executive leadership team, Board of Directors, and Foundation Trustees.
• Oversee preparation and management of the annual budget, endowments, cash flow, financial reporting, and IRS Form 990.
• Drive comprehensive fundraising strategy, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
• Align national mission and programming with 41 PGA Sections and affiliated Section Foundations.
• Ensure effective program evaluation systems and measurable impact reporting across Foundation pillars.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Foundation through community engagement, fundraising events, and governance activities.
• Foster a values-based, inclusive organizational culture and uphold shared values across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• 5+ years of executive level nonprofit management experience.
• Proven success in nonprofit fundraising strategy and donor relations.
• Knowledge of non-profit compliance.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, reserves, and financial performance.
• Tech savvy - working knowledge of Salesforce and Google Workspace.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage executives, boards, donors, and cross-functional teams.
• Hightly detailed, strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead inclusively, collaborate across stakeholders, and develop high-performing teams.
• Deep appreciation for philanthropy and golf!
• Up to 30% travel annually to support fundraising, governance, and programmatic initiatives across the country.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; short-term disability; and a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% employer match after one year of service. Employees also have access to an HSA with employer contributions, mental health support, caregiving assistance, and more.

Application and Nominations

PGA of America REACH Foundation has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/14201.

About the Firm

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