Executive Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the organization, direction and management of all activities of the Foundation with primary responsibility for the:

  • development, co-ordination and implementation of plans and strategies to increase the endowed and other assets of CNDCF in accordance with the strategic plan.
  • active promotion and community awareness of CNDCF while broadening the level of understanding and support for the Foundation and its activities.

Experience and Knowledge:

  • A strong relationship builder and generalist with a minimum of 5 years of management experience in the non-profit sector and/or corporate experience.
  • Experience with non-profit boards of directors as well as strong volunteer management (both committees and boards). Demonstrates ability to build relationships with leaders in the voluntary, private, and government sectors
  • Brings experience in fundraising, specifically in gift planning and major gifts
  • Strong marketing and communications experience required to help build awareness of the Foundation including social media experience
  • Proficient in the use of technology as it pertains to business management

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong experience as an emerging leader
  • An authentic collaborator
  • Strategic thinker, able to conceptualize and explain complex ideas
  • Results – driven with good planning, analytical and organizational skills
  • Solid communication and presentation skills: both written, verbal coupled with strong listening skills
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Good interpersonal skills, demonstrated capacity to work effectively with people with diverse backgrounds
  • Strong commitment to team work, able to mobilize people in joint efforts
  • Strategic marketer – in order to strengthen awareness of The Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation

Education

  • Post–secondary education or equivalent

Assets:

  • Knowledge of key issues and trends that impact the Cambridge and North Dumfries community
  • Experience working/volunteering with a community foundation
  • Knowledge of grant-making, including ethical, regulatory and legal issues
  • Understanding of financial and investment administration

This search is being conducted on behalf of the Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting fundraisers and leaders for Canada’s non-profit sector. If someone you know may be interested in this position, please feel free to forward this document – we’d be pleased to connect with them.

To Apply:

Submit your application, by visiting: http://jobs.crawfordconnect.com/?WebJobPostingsID=8. Select the `Apply for this Position’ tab to upload your cover letter and resume by September 11, 2017.

For additional information please reach out to Linda Samis at linda@crawfordconnect.com or at 1.866.647.5149 / 416.781.3618. For technical issues, please contact info@crawfordconnect.com.

We request all cover letters and resumes be submitted in one document online only. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.