Top Foundation Executive develops and leads the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Sets the overall goals for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Top Foundation Executive represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Top Foundation Executive oversees the budget, distribution of foundation funds, and investment strategies to ensure the financial sustainability required to fulfill the foundation's mission. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to board of directors or trustees. The Top Foundation Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Foundation Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Organizational Description
In December 1993, Carl and Eloise Pohlad established a private family foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Foundation would allow their family's informal practice of supporting community needs to become more open and available to many more nonprofits in the Twin Cities. Mr. and Mrs. Pohlad were active in philanthropy throughout their lives and have passed their legacy of service and giving back through the Foundation to their three sons, and increasingly, their grandchildren - the Pohlad Third Generation (P3G).
The Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life and opportunities for those most in need in the Twin Cities region. Today, the Foundation focuses on housing stability for low- income families and youth, and racial justice.
Provide executive support and assistance to the Pohlad Family Foundation President, including travel planning, organizing meetings and calendar management, anticipation of daily work needs, coordination of projects, and other duties as may be requested. The position requires strong interpersonal skills to interact with executives and staff, strong professional image, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work primarily in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The Pohlad Family Foundation offers a 3-2 hybrid work schedule. The option for hybrid is subject to business needs and may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Company.
Physical Demands (with or without reasonable accommodations)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be prone to sitting for lengthy periods of time. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to hear objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include good vision. Lifting requirements may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. Travel is not required.
Education and Experience (minimum qualifications)