Executive Director

Founded in 1921, the
Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) seeks to further strengthen the
bonds between the Netherlands and the United States by funding
cultural, educational, and business exchanges between the two
countries.  Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of the NAF’s
founders.  
Our programs include NAF-Fulbright
Fellowships for talented Dutch and American scholars, internship
programs for high-achieving low-income students, a student loan
program and various programs in the arts, business, public policy,
and historic preservation. The NAF raises funds primarily through
special events, but also through membership contributions, grants,
annual fund donations, major gifts, and general donations to
support its mission and growing programs. 
The NAF is hiring an Executive
Director (ED) as its chief executive officer. Reporting to the
Chair of the Board of Directors, the ED will have overall
responsibility for the NAF’s general management and for the
execution of its mission. We are looking for an enthusiastic leader
with management and financial experience who is technically astute,
can manage a team of five staff in New York, support development
and fundraising efforts, support managing events and represent the
organization. 
Salary is commensurate with
experience, and ranges between $125,000 – $175,000. Benefits
include participation in the NAF’s 403(b) plan with employer match,
as well as the option to participate in the NAF’s health plan (75%
employer paid).  The ED is expected to work 3-4 days from our
offices in New York.  The job requires occasional travel and
after-hours work supporting the Chapters and the
fundraisers. 
 Responsibilities
include: 
Leadership &
Management: 

• Lead a diverse team of five NAF staff, promote an inclusive
  environment and ensure onboarding, recruitment and retention
  management.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the organization
  and its programs. 
• Continue to develop and implement the strategic plan, based on
  data-driven projections and financials.
• Report to the NAF’s Chair with functional reporting and
  collaboration with the members of the Executive Committee and the
  Board.
• Ensure ongoing local program excellence, rigorous program
  evaluation, and consistent quality.
• Actively engage and energize our volunteers, board members,
  event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and
  funders.
• Maintain and support a strong Board of Directors; seek and
  build Board involvement.
• Along with other NAF representatives such as the Chair and
  Chapter members, reach out to the community to present the NAF, its
  vision and services through extensive use of social media, public
  presentations and by attending relevant gatherings.
• Keep the NAF current and at the forefront of philanthropic
  organizations by implementing best practices in compliance with the
  laws governing the organization.

 Fundraising &
Communications: 

• Contribute to the fundraising and donor development function of
  the NAF.
• Develop and execute our fundraising plan with the Development
  Manager and the Fundraising Committee Chair
• Participate in identifying and cultivating corporate,
  individual and foundation sponsors.  
• Oversee the implementation of a Donor Development plan.
• Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to
  support existing programs.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web and
  social media presence to external relations with the goal of
  creating a stronger brand.

 Team
and Office Management: 

• Manage and nurture a high-performing team and play an active
  role in attracting, retaining, empowering and developing a
  best-in-class staff by setting objectives and coaching for
  excellence and promoting professional development.
• Manage the NAF’s income and expenses (P&L) against the
  budget determined by the Board of Directors and ensure that it is a
  financially sustainable organization with the resources to meet
  current and projected program growth:
• Identify and implement cost-effective ways to deliver
  state-of-the-art programs;
• Define and document processes that make our organization
  efficient and scalable; 
• Continue our automation efforts making our organization
  scalable and efficient.
• Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and
  regularly evaluate program components.

 Qualifications 
All candidates should be motivated by
the NAF’s mission and activities, and have proven leadership,
coaching, and relationship management experience: 

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree (ideally an MBA or similar
  degree), with at least 10 years of senior management experience,
  with a strong preference for those with previous leadership
  positions at philanthropic organizations of at least similar size
  who have managed and grown revenues and funding sources.
• Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven
  program evaluation.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to
  coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and
  achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
• Previous demonstrated success engaging with Board of Directors
  and cultivating existing and new Board member relationships.
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience
  with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and
  cultures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive
  and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and
  multidisciplinary project skills.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative
  approach to business planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse
  groups of volunteers.
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude,
  mission-driven, and self-directed.

 
To apply, please submit a brief email
outlining your qualifications and resume to: [email protected] 
 
The Netherland-America Foundation is
an Equal Opportunity Employer: the NAF provides equal access and
equal opportunity in employment and services and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, religion, ancestry, national origin, pregnancy,
age, political affiliation, disability, marital status, familial
status, sexual orientation, or physical ability.