The President reports directly to the Board of Trustees of Tiger Foundation (TF). S/he will be responsible for: 1.) The overall operation and leadership of TF. 2.) The development and execution, in conjunction with the Board, of strategic imperatives outlined for the organization. 3.) Helping define what TF looks like over the next ten to fifteen years, and how best to position/operate the organization in order to drive sustainable, measurable, mission critical impact. This position will be directly accountable for results. The President must be willing to take the lead in determining how TF is funded in the future, in addition to determining how the organization can be even more objective in the causes and organizations it funds. This role will continue to shape and lead the high performing team already in place. S/he will lead Board Development efforts designed to enrich, engage, and align the Board to best address the future challenges and opportunities that emerge. As in all things “Tiger,” merit and performance genuinely matter. Thus, a large part of the President’s role is to help people, both internally and externally, get progressively better at what they do. In many ways, the primary responsibility of this role will be to preserve and deepen the culture of TF; both where data-driven, research-intensive, results-focused decision making is practiced, and where a strong, enduring level of active Trustee engagement is continually fostered, deepened, and valued.

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Development serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting Palmer Home, and is tasked with hiring, developing and mentoring the development team members. In partnership with the President, this position is responsible for all fundraising and development activities. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build Palmer Home’s visibility, impact, and financial resources. The VP of Development also will design and implement a comprehensive plan for developing key external alliances by cultivating individual and philanthropic support. The VP of Development will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow a $15mm budget through the solicitation of major gifts, federal and state grants, special events, and corporate and foundation support. He/She will expand and diversify Palmer Home’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives. In addition, the VP will work closely with the board of directors and support board members as they take on a more active fundraising role. It is expected that the amount raised by Palmer Home will increase in future years as the VP of Development systematically and effectively strengthens the organization's overall fundraising capacity. Responsibilities: • Support and partner with the President and board members on all major fundraising initiatives • Collaborate with the Vice-President of Business Operations to develop and implement Palmer Home’s financial strategy • Actively work with the President and executive team to develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy to include corporate, foundation, churches, & grants, etc. • Have primary responsibility for development and execution of all proposals; write and archive all proposals with a long-term relationship-management approach • Oversee research on funding sources and trends, with foresight, to help position Palmer Home ahead of major funding changes or trends • Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders • Develop and implement a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors • Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program

US - IL, The Partnership seeks a proven leader with the ability to think strategically, while working closely with the Board of Directors and the Partnership’s members and councils. He or she will be expected

My name is Lauren Schachter and I am CEO of LBS INC, an executive search firm in Manhattan. My client is a top notch and growing foundation that seeks an Executive Director. Please email me your resume here, a portion of the job spec is below. I will send full specs upon receipt of your resume and if we agree it is a match.

The Executive Director at the NON PROFIT is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives, including; the implementation of policies set forth by the Board of Directors, meeting annual goals and objectives and insuring organization's financial stability. Working in partnership with the Foundation President, the Executive Director manages and/or oversees all aspects of foundation operations, including: grant making, grantor-grantee relationships, staff and compliance; interfacing with grant-advising family members; providing technical assistance; developing and managing budgets; designing and implementing programs; representing the foundation on committees and collaborative efforts as requested by Foundation President.



Duties may consist of, but are not limited to:



Grant Making



In partnership with the Grants Administrator:



o Addresses inquiries from grant seekers, applicants and grantees over email and telephone

o Reviews grantee applicant program summaries and budgets

o Works with family members around the development of their philanthropic interests and outreach and advises and assists with their grant recommendations



Conducts site visits and attends grantee special events
Reviews and approves final reports one year after grants are awarded



Grant Meeting Leadership



Regularly updates the annual grants overview and budget to reflect new grantees
Develops agendas and sets dates for spring, daughter's and fall grant meetings in coordination with Foundation President's office
Invites grantee guests to meetings when appropriate
Facilitates and leads annual grant and trustee meetings


Budget Management



Prepares annual organizational budget
Presents budget for approval at trustee meeting
Oversees regular updates of Spring and Fall grants overview in accordance with grant making budget

Communications



Regularly corresponds with Foundation President about foundation functioning, reporting on grantees, meetings attended, progress on To Do lists, etc.
Coordinates activities and schedules with Foundation President's Managing Director and staff
Communication with and business coordination of foundation trustees
Manages relationship and communications with lessee, Philanthropy New York, Foundation Center and building management


Staff Management



Holds regular meetings with Office and Grants Administrator
Manages To Do list reporting to Foundation President
Works with HR director


Misc. Operations



Manages corporate recordkeeping and legal requirements
Develops and implements long-term plans, evaluation measures and organizational development strategies with President and/or Boards

Required Education, Experience and Skills



Master's Degree or equivalent plus three to five years Experience as executive director or in similar level of responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate - a visionary, trustworthy and diplomatic with a high energy level; effective at conflict management

• Compensation: 80,000-100,000K + benefits
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