President and CEO, Community Foundation of Sarasota County
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President and CEO, Community Foundation of Sarasota County

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Location: Sarasota,FL, USA

Date: 2024-12-18T13:35:14Z

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President and CEO, Community Foundation of Sarasota County

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County's mission is Community Impact Powered by Philanthropy. Our motto — “Be the One” — reflects our deeply-held belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and give back to our community, regardless of means.

Position OverviewThe Community Foundation of Sarasota County seeks a leader who will drive growth through gathering input for, visioning, and communicating an innovative strategic plan, and through a commitment to equipping the team with what they need to execute against it. The successful candidate champions authentic collaboration and has experience building durable relationships with external constituencies by building trusting relationships through warm, human connections and a learner mindset. This leader is a data-informed, strategic visionary who successfully disrupts the status quo, and influences, energizes, and advocates in support of change efforts that are consistent with agreed upon strategic plans. Throughout, this leader keeps all stakeholders informed of progress of initiatives through decisive, clear, and direct communications.

The ideal candidate will have a background that includes high-level decision-making and experience implementing promising organizational practices. This individual is results and growth oriented and has demonstrated success in operating a financially sustainable organization and has a clear track record of refining structures and systems to support an organization's operating results.

This next leader will balance the external facing needs while working internally to develop and refine business practices as well as develop a team that is empowered, held accountable for achieving the Foundation's objectives, and inspired to be engaged in solutions. An inclusive workplace that fosters a team environment that encourages and stimulates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and identifies strategic initiatives is essential.

This is a high-energy position for a dynamic, visionary, influential leader and experienced executive who is excited to live, invest, and participate in the community and to improve the quality of life and outcomes for the Sarasota region.

The most qualified candidate will encompass the following experience:

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA, MS, or MA (with emphasis in business or organizational management) desired.
  • At least 15 years of general management experience, including profit and loss responsibility.
  • Successful foundation management experience preferred, but not required. Executives from for-profit organizations who have a proven track record of exceptional achievement will be considered. Knowledge of grantmaking, fund development, estate planning, and charitable organization management will be extremely helpful.
  • Experience working with Boards is essential; familiarity with Roberts Rules of Order preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills to work successfully with diverse constituents. Able to effectively manage people and projects and prioritize the organization's resources to develop the most positive results.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills; good listening skills.
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented; able to effectively anticipate tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Experienced in strategy and able to guide a foundation's operations.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (including Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).
  • Experience with a foundation-specific customer relationship management database helpful but not required.
  • Well-developed technology proficiency, including ability to self-support for basic computer and network problems. Experience with social media and tools such as internet networking, blogs, etc.

    • The Community Foundation of Sarasota County offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary range for this position is between $350,000 and $425,000 and will be commensurate with experience. Performance bonuses are awarded annually by the Board depending on the financial health of the Foundation and performance against established goals.

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees to ensure they are reaching their full potential at the Community Foundation, as well as within the community. The Community Foundation offers a generous contribution to the cost of each plan.

    Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan (with matching and discretionary employer contributions), personal-time-off (PTO) plan, 13 paid holidays, paid jury duty and witness leave, paid bereavement leave, personal and family leaves of absence, sabbatical leave, hybrid work schedule, paid time off to volunteer, tuition reimbursement, and personal development opportunities.

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