President

Jackson Community Foundation, Jackson, MI

Statement of General Scope & Function

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the Jackson Community Foundation (JCF). The President has overall responsibility for the daily operations of the JCF within the framework of the mission, values, policies and practices established by the Board of Directors. The President’s key roles are to develop, implement and manage operational and strategic plans to generate major gifts, build the endowment, build donor base and donor relations, manage the fiscal and general administration of the organization, attract and retain effective board members, and build awareness of the mission of the Foundation.

Position

The President will report to, and proactively share responsibility with, the Board of Directors. The President will be a servant leader, combining initiative and action with support of the Board’s work. The President will:

1. Expand and manage the Foundation’s relationships with donors, professional advisors, affiliates, community leaders, and key non-profit agencies throughout the region served by the Foundation with the goal of increasing the foundations philanthropic assets by linking people with the charitable needs and programs that matter most to them as well as with key community ands regional priorities.
2. Responsible for growing the impact and influence of the Foundation through the region it serves.
3. Serve as the chief development officer. With the staff, the President will design, develop and implement fund development strategies that will enable the Foundation to significantly increase its assets.
4. Engage the Board and manage staff in addressing strategic, operational and program issues. The President will consistently engage, inform, invigorate and make the best use the Board volunteers.
5. Build and integrate the Foundation’s infrastructure to support its growth and devote attention to staff advancement and growth.
6. Oversee grant making programs and develop new initiatives through convening, brokering and nurturing strategic partnerships.
7. Run a financially robust and cost-effective operation, ensuring a sound financial base.
8. Develop and strengthen relationships with donors, staff, professional advisors, community, business and public and private sector leaders.
9. Be a community builder and a catalyst for positive change.

Requirements

1. Deep commitment to the Foundation’s mission and core values and to the community.
2. Proven track record in identifying, cultivating and securing significant assets.
3. Residency in Jackson County or ability to relocate.
4. Strong executive experience recruiting, leading and managing a skilled and dedicated staff.

Desired Skills and Characteristics

1. Appreciation of the value of nonprofits and an understanding of their issues and clients.
2. Written and verbal communication and presentation skills to be the face of the foundation to donors, nonprofits and their clients, government officials, professional advisors and other grant makers.
3. Appreciation of the personal nature of philanthropy and what it represents to donors.
4. Leadership skills to recognize and develop links within the community.
5. Experience attracting, motivating and supporting a strong Board and other volunteers.
6. Familiarity with program management and with information technology.
7. Knowledge of investments and portfolio management and ability to work with advisors.
8. Senior experience with a community foundation is a plus. Alternative credentials in the nonprofit, corporate or government sectors will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree (Masters preferred) in field of human services, education, non-profit administration, marketing, social services, finance, fund development or related field.
2. Minimum 8-10 years experience in fund development and/or non-profit administration.
3. Proven track record raising funds for non-profit organization and particularly major gifts and endowment building.
4. Experience with writing grants and securing foundation and corporate support.
5. Strong written and verbal skills.
6. Enthusiasm and understanding of the Foundation mission.
7. Experience developing and implementing strategic plans.
8. Experience working with non-profit boards.
9. Work history demonstrates experience in cooperative partnerships.
10. Knowledge and experience of current fund development technology applications.
11. Knowledge of financial management.

Timed Allocation of Responsibility

• 35% Major gift development and prospecting
• 30% Fundraising and marketing
• 15% Fiscal and organizational administration
• 15% Board Relations and strategic planning
• 5% Miscellaneous

How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact the recruiting consultant for additional information: