Executive Director

Position Title: Executive Director

Status: Exempt/Salary

Reports to: Board of Directors

Employment Status: part-time (preferred) or full-time

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume by e-mail to:    daviss5@ccf.org
Application materials will be accepted only via e-mail.    
Open through May 31, 2025 (or until the position is filled)

BACKGROUND 

The Medina County Community Foundation (MCCF) connects caring people with charities that need them.

We do this by offering individuals, families, and businesses the most effective charitable giving tools available in the marketplace today. We combine our offerings with unparalleled expertise in the areas of charitable planning, charitable sector issues, community priorities, and social impact culture dynamics that are driving human progress in the modern era.

We are honored to work with donors, charities, advisors, and civic leaders to achieve dreams for making Medina County an even better place to live for everyone. MCCF commenced operations in January 2024, currently has $3 million in assets under management and aspires to grow endowment balances to $50 million.

SUMMARY OF POSITION 

The Executive Director (ED) provides leadership and direction in fulfilling and advancing the mission of the MCCF.  The ED is responsible for leading the Foundation in the achievement of its operational and strategic goals including the success of the Foundation’s fund and donor development, fiscal management, grants and program operations, board relations, community relations, and administrative matters.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position is high energy, goals oriented, has excellent people skills, and is passionate about Medina County.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Fund and Donor Development
• Executes the Foundation’s goal of increasing assets under management to a level the sustains the Foundation as an independent community foundation.
• Ensures a sustainable asset base by building long-term relationships with key donors and fund holders based on mission, cultivation, stewardship, and sound fiscal management.
• Oversees all fund development and fund-raising activities including cultivation and stewardship of donors and identifying new sources of donors.
• Strategy Development and Planning
• Board Relations
• Community Relations

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, as well as management and fundraising experience, preferably in nonprofit organizations.
• A demonstrated knowledge of and passion for the work of public charities and community philanthropy.
• Demonstrated leadership and success in fundraising through the cultivation of donors.
• Ability to serve as the public face of the organization to the community.
• Knowledge of effective nonprofit governance practices and first-hand experience with nonprofit organizations.
• Strong analytic, writing, oral presentation skills, and creative problem solving.
• Experience hiring, leading, and delegating to staff as a cohesive and competent team of professionals.
• Project management skills that demonstrate an ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.