JOB TITLE:             President/Executive Director

REPORTS TO:        Board of Directors

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ABOUT TAYLOR’S GIFT FOUNDATION:

Taylor’s Gift Foundation is a national non-profit with a mission of providing free grief support to organ and tissue donor families. We are looking for a President/Executive Director who will oversee all aspects of the organization’s operations, create internal and external partnerships, and advance communication, branding, and marketing strategies all in pursuit of broadening fundraising opportunities and deepening Taylor’s Gift Foundation’s impact in the community.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Our ideal candidate for President/Executive Director is a champion for Taylor’s Gift Foundation’s mission. This candidate will evaluate our grief support program, ensure that financial objectives are being met, and work with the Board and Founders to administer the long-term strategy of the Foundation. This candidate is comfortable with fundraising, public speaking, a great communicator, and a self-starter.

The ideal candidate leads with a servant’s heart, prioritizes both supporters and employees of the foundation, and fosters a culture of creativity and belonging. What is most important is a deep and broad understanding of all the facets of running and growing a business, particularly a nonprofit.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The President/Executive Director’s main focus is to lead the operations of the foundation as a whole. In close partnership with the Board and the leadership team, the President/Executive Director will strategically increase the overall impact of Taylor’s Gift Foundation in part by enhancing plans for donor engagement and development. This person understands the lifecycle of a donor from entry-level to major gifts and planned giving and can effectively lead a team to continued growth.

KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDE:

• Develops and effectively communicates a vision for the organization, including short and long-range goals;
• Develops and implements appropriate fundraising and financial strategies necessary to realize mission;
• Establishes operational objectives that support the strategic plan, and ensures efficient and effective day-to-day operations;
• Directly supervises the Director of Grief Support Services and fosters a positive and productive working relationship and environment;
• Ensures that solid planning and budgeting systems are in place and followed;
• Leads and inspires staff and volunteers in managing and administering flagship grief support program and services;
• Exercises chief administrative, accounting and reporting responsibility for public accountability;
• Represents Foundation to the community through direct involvement and through public relations activities, including personal contact, presentations, and the media;
• Raises the profile of the organization within the community;
• Ensures legal compliance with all grant provisions;
• Works with the Board to formulate policies for the effective and efficient operation of the Foundation;
• Implements policies adopted by the Board; and maintains a strong working relationship with the Board and various Board committees.

Emphasis on Taylor’s Gift Foundation’s Development Plan:

• Manage a portfolio of financial supporters that includes previous supporters, businesses, and others;

• Actively and effectively solicit funds for Taylor’s Gift Foundation, both general funds and program funds;
• Cultivate new relationships with major donors, potential donors, and first-time donors
• Lead planned giving discussions with potential donors
• Provide personal acknowledgment for major donor gifts, working to ensure timely and appropriate thank you letters, calls, and outreach
• Seek and attend networking opportunities

Servant Leadership:

• Understand and have compassion for those who are grieving a loss
• Assist other members of the team and Board – possess a servant’s heart

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 POSITION REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:

 An ideal candidate for this position will bring a commitment to the mission of the Foundation and a variety of experiences and attributes including:

Requirements:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree;
• Demonstrated leadership ability;
• Senior leadership experience in a comparative-size business or nonprofit organization;
• A proven successful record of development, including the ability to engage and solicit major donors, create and manage connections with foundations and other funders, and experience securing and managing grants;
• A high degree of financial literacy and an ability to ensure that the Foundation continues to be a well-managed, financially sound organization;
• Demonstrated networking skills and an ability to sustain and build on the partnerships and collaborations that are already established;
• A proven successful record of building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal (staff and Board);
• Must exhibit self-confident behaviors, secure with self and willing to give credit to others.
• Experienced with events and working with corporate sponsorships, recruiting event Chair(s) and/or Honorary Chair(s);
• Requires ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with staff, supporters, and potential supporters;
• Strong and effective written and oral communication skills, as well as a confident pubic-speaker

Skills:

• Understanding of non-profit legal expectations such as 990, etc
• Finding grants for Taylor’s Gift Foundation is not required, but a plus
• Understanding the organ donation process is not required, but a plus
• Capital Campaign experience is optional, but a plus

Please send a cover letter and your resume to info@taylorsgift.org

We are looking forward to learning about you.