Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director 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, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Founded in 1930 by Louise Foucar Marshall, who was the University of Arizona’s first woman professor, the Marshall Foundation was the first private foundation in the state. Honoring the work and legacy of our founder, our mission today is to transform lives by fostering equitable access to education. The Foundation operates Main Gate Square, a successful retail shopping center with a diverse mix of tenants servicing the Tucson community, which enables us to fund grants supporting education and related wraparound support services for underserved populations in Pima County, Arizona.
Our new Executive Director (ED) will be a seasoned nonprofit or philanthropic executive with a talent for building and maintaining relationships, a business mindset, a strong work ethic, and a proven commitment to equity, especially in higher education. In addition to leading the Foundation’s staff, the ED will also oversee the third-property company that manages the Foundation’s real estate operations. Preferably, they will have connections in Southern Arizona and/or at the University of Arizona, and be knowledgeable regarding Arizona’s public education (K-16) and nonprofit/social service sector. They will represent the Foundation in the community, and will have the experience, talent, and passion to play a pivotal role in leading the Foundation in:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $117,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tucson, AZ 85719
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