Top Foundation Executive develops and leads the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Sets the overall goals for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Top Foundation Executive represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Top Foundation Executive oversees the budget, distribution of foundation funds, and investment strategies to ensure the financial sustainability required to fulfill the foundation's mission. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to board of directors or trustees. The Top Foundation Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Foundation Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
We are seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our team as the Executive Director of the Northern Illinois Hospice Foundation. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by leading comprehensive fundraising and development initiatives throughout the Northern Illinois Hospice service area. If you are eager to use your talents and skill set in a way that truly makes a difference for the region’s most experienced hospice in the Rockford, Illinois area, we can't wait to talk with you!
This position will be responsible for the development and management of a high quality, creative, and strategic comprehensive fund development and donor communication/marketing program for the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Training and Licensure: CFRE or ACFRE Certification preferred or achieved within two years of hire; Other applicable certifications will be considered.
Experience: A minimum of five years of progressive fundraising experience and demonstrated success in soliciting major gifts required. Track record of prospecting, cultivating, soliciting, and successfully closing donor gifts required. Grant writing experience a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct professional and administrative personnel. Knowledge of corporate business management. Demonstrates superior communications skills and public relations skills, and world-class customer service. Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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