The client is seeking an Executive Director to provide entrepreneurial leadership and direct strategic, operational, and administrative responsibility for the development and successful implementation of programs and fundraising initiatives. The role is accountable to the client’s Board of Directors, with direct engagement across external stakeholders, media, third-party vendors, the general public, and employees.
The Executive Director will work with the Board to secure adequate funding for organizational operations, including stewardship of existing partners, sponsors, and donors, as well as the active acquisition and development of new funding and partnership opportunities. Key responsibilities include raising the organization’s profile through positive and enduring relationships, overseeing the development of strategies and tools to advance fundraising plans, and leading marketing and communications efforts that support the mission and build credibility and brand awareness. The Executive Director will serve as a primary spokesperson for stakeholders, media, and the general public, and support the Board through advisory input and the preparation of agenda, budget, and reporting for monthly Board meetings.
The Executive Director will also provide organizational leadership to ensure long-term success and the implementation of the strategic vision, support Board recruitment and volunteer engagement, and oversee program and operational planning, implementation, and delivery. Responsibilities include researching, recommending, and implementing CRM and related software and programs; determining staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery in collaboration with the Board; and developing, implementing, and maintaining human resource policies and guidelines. The role is expected to have strong fundraising and management experience, including experience with major and corporate gifts (preferred), and typically includes at least five years of charitable, not-for-profit management experience; Board reporting experience is an asset, along with proven experience managing broad revenue and operational teams.