Foundation Executive Director

The Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation (PAAF) seeks a full-time Executive Director to join our team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This role requires approximately 25% travel across Pennsylvania for donor meetings, conferences, and events.

About PAAF

Founded in 2003 by the Pennsylvania Automotive Association’s Board of Directors, PAAF is a charitable organization serving the philanthropic needs of over 1,000 franchised members. The Foundation manages 130 donor-advised accounts and distributed nearly $14 million to over 900 charities in 2025.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies to grow charitable giving.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors through regular meetings and relationship management.
• Expand the Foundation's donor base by identifying and engaging new prospects.
• Process charitable gifts and donor grant recommendations using Sage accounting software and the Foundation's proprietary donor management system.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely gift acknowledgements.
• Plan and coordinate semiannual Foundation Trustee meetings, including agendas, reports, presentations, and meeting logistics.
• Administer the PAA Tool Grant Program, including application review, approval, and distribution.
• Plan and execute the annual PAA Tool Grant Golf Outing and Silent Auction.
• Prepare reports, newsletters, marketing materials, and communications.
• Represent the Foundation with trustees, donors, prospective donors, corporate partners, and professional advisors.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Five or more years of nonprofit fundraising, development, philanthropy, or relationship management experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance procedures.
• Proven success cultivating and securing major gifts.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience planning meetings and fundraising events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Sage and donor management software preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout Pennsylvania.

This is an onsite, non-remote position.