POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) President
LOCATED: Raleigh, North Carolina
Background
The mission of the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) is to provide education, employment, and life enrichment opportunities for people who desire to improve the quality of their lives.
Goodwill Community Foundation has current assets of approximately $70 million in investment accounts and with anticipated growth, their assets could reach or exceed $150 million by 2031.
Leadership Opportunity
The Foundation seeks a visionary, strategic leader with proven philanthropic experience and a passion for the mission; a recognized relationship builder who can work with a committed Board of Directors to create philanthropic strategies and initiatives; and a professional to direct grant making and grant management.
The successful candidate possesses:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Capacity to work with people of wide-ranging backgrounds
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills
- Ability to assess and respond to the needs of the board of directors and the communities served
- A strategic focus on objectives and priorities while balancing tactical responsibilities
- Demonstrated expertise in representing the Foundation with multiple constituencies.
Hiring Requirements and Attributes
- An undergraduate degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant senior-level or executive experience in philanthropy, foundations, or nonprofits, with at least 5 years of professional leadership experience.
- Demonstrated and effective nonpartisan relationship builder with various constituencies including the Board, the staff, nonprofit professionals, and other foundations to support the goals and direction of the Foundation.
- A track record of management, operations, fiscal administration; a working knowledge of budgets, finances, strategic planning, and an understanding of philanthropy.
- Demonstrated ability to assess community needs and opportunities and to identify key drivers to achieve desired goals with measurable impact.
- Ability to think broadly, critically, strategically, and conceptually with an understanding of how to affect change.
- A professional with high ethical standards of conduct, integrity, and fiduciary duty.
- Exceptional listening skills, a good sense of humor with humility and a respect for the privilege of service to the community.
- A valid passport and willingness to travel, as necessary.
Compensation: $150,000 range which is commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC is conducting this search. To apply, click on the link to GCF position profile at www.ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Finalists will be asked to provide a writing sample. In case of any technical problems, contact [email protected]. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue through the application deadline of February 17, 2022.
The GCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Major Responsibilities
The President reports to the Board of Directors and has primary responsibilities for the following:
- Leadership, direction, and management of the GCF’s grantmaking, operations and administration.
- Strategic implementation of the Foundation’s mission, bringing clarity, vision, values, and exceptional stewardship for these community resources.
- Development, implementation, and assessment of the Foundation’s philanthropic giving strategies and program evaluation in collaboration with the board to achieve targeted, result-oriented outcomes.
- Identification of trends and emerging philanthropic and community issues, to develop recommendations, and set priorities that inform the Board.
- Support for the Board of Directors in maintaining a strong model of governance; preparing board materials, establishing clear policies, practices, and procedures, and engaging the board on issues related to fiduciary responsibilities and financial transactions.
- Develops and maintains strong, positive working relationships and networks with grantees, community leaders and philanthropic organizations.
- Serves as the chief spokesperson and voice for the Foundation effectively communicating the progress, programs, outcomes, and impacts of the grantees.
- Works in concert with the board of directors to ensure the assets of the foundation are put to their highest and best use.
- Leads financial and accounting functions; prepares, delivers, and manages all financial documents developing the annual budget and accounting for revenues and expenditures including grants and investments.
- Works with external auditors and accounting service providers to ensure appropriate payment of invoices and filing all corporate documents.
Hiring Requirements and Attributes
- An undergraduate degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
- Significant senior-level or executive experience in philanthropy, foundations, or nonprofits, with at least 5 years of professional leadership experience.
- Demonstrated and effective nonpartisan relationship builder with various constituencies including the Board, the staff, nonprofit professionals, and other foundations to support the goals and direction of the Foundation.
- A track record of management, operations, fiscal administration; a working knowledge of budgets, finances, strategic planning, and an understanding of philanthropy.
- Demonstrated ability to assess community needs and opportunities and to identify key drivers to achieve desired goals with measurable impact.
- Ability to think broadly, critically, strategically, and conceptually with an understanding of how to affect change.
- A professional with high ethical standards of conduct, integrity, and fiduciary duty.
- Exceptional listening skills, a good sense of humor with humility and a respect for the privilege of service to the community.
- A valid passport and willingness to travel, as necessary.
Compensation: $150,000 range which is commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Armstrong McGuire & Associates, based in Raleigh, NC is conducting this search. To apply, click on the link to GCF position profile at www.ArmstrongMcGuire.com/apply You will see instructions for uploading your cover letter, resume, and professional references. Finalists will be asked to provide a writing sample. In case of any technical problems, contact [email protected]. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue through the application deadline of February 17, 2022.
The GCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.