President and CEO of Foundation

Marion Community
Foundation

Invites Applications for the
Position of President and CEO

Overview

Marion Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization serving
Marion County, Ohio, seeks a new President and CEO to provide
leadership and support to the staff, Board of Trustees, donors,
area charities and the community at large. As a nonprofit devoted
to improving the quality of life in Marion County, the
Foundation:

Seeks to fulfill its mission through philanthropy, leadership,
and civic engagement;

Sees its vision as one that incorporates a generous, educated,
healthy, collaborative and vibrant community; and

Works with donors, community leaders, and other stakeholders to
determine needs and ways to meet the challenges of the
community.

With roots reaching back to 1957 with the ownership of hospital
and clinic buildings, it was the sale of these assets to 1998,
which, along with large estate gifts and community endowments, the
Marion Community Foundation was officially organized in May
1998.

In 2023, Marion Community Foundation celebrated its Silver
Anniversary, its first 25 years serving the communities of Marion
County. It manages assets of $60 million in 450+ charitable
endowment funds and has cumulatively awarded nearly $25 million in
scholarships and grants. It continues to grow annually, adding
20-30 new funds and awarding more than $2.5 million to students and
worthy, local causes.

Marion Community Foundation’s 15-member Board of Trustees seeks
a new President and CEO to continue the work as a public charity,
dedicated to improving the quality of life in Marion County.

The President and CEO reports to the Board of Trustees and is
responsible for growing the impact and influence of the Foundation
throughout Marion County. The President and CEO mentors and
supports the Foundation staff, and provides professional leadership
and assistance to the Board of Trustees in all matters related to
the Foundation, as well as providing leadership and support to area
charities and the community at large.

A top priority for the President and CEO is to expand and manage
relationships with donors, professional advisors, community
leaders, and key nonprofit agencies throughout Marion County, with
the goal of increasing the Foundation’s philanthropic assets by
linking people with the charitable needs and programs that matter
most to them, as well as with key community priorities.

Another key priority is the development of a strategic planning
process to apply innovative thinking and performance measurements
to analyze and support strategic decision-making and continually
foster a culture that encourages collaboration, diversity, and
inclusion.

A salary commensurate with duties and responsibility will be
provided.

The Major Duties:

Ability to cultivates relationships with the Board of Trustees
and leads Board development activities,;

Carry out the policies established by the Board of Trustees;

Coordinate, staff and is an ex-officio member of the Board and
all committees;

In collaboration with the Board of Trustees, the staff, and
other key stakeholders, the President and CEO develops and executes
the Foundation’s strategic plan, long-term goals, and operational
plans;

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, representing the foundation in the community;

 Promote the Foundation’s visibility through participation
and membership in community forums, civic organizations, and
activities that align with the Foundation’s mission and vision, as
well as working with contracted public relations consultants;

 A leadership role in determining the community’s needs and
seeking resources to meet those needs;

 Knowledge of effective nonprofit governance practices and
first-hand experience with nonprofit organizations;

 Lead day-to-day operation of the foundation, including
fiscal management, program development and implementation, and
supervision of staff; and

 Work with contracted bookkeeper/accountant to provide
accurate and timely financial reporting of the organization’s
status and to ensure all fiscal and legal requirements are met.

Position Requirements:

 Bachelor’s degree in a related field, Master’s degree a
plus;  Minimum of five years in an administrative role;

 Experience in volunteer management;  Excellent
organization skills;

 Proven excellence in public relations and donor relations;
 Understanding of the private nonprofit sector;

 Proven communication skills – verbal and written – with
experience in public speaking;  Basic understanding of
business and investment concepts;

  Previous experience in planned giving;

 The Board of Trustees requests that the candidate
selected for this position live, or be prepared to
move to Marion County, Ohio. A relocation allowance will be
available.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, three
references, and salary requirements to:

Finding Leaders / MCC [email protected] or
[email protected]

For more information, visit www.findingleaders.com.

Important Information:

Incomplete applications (applications without all
the required information) will not be accepted.

Marion Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Tentative Timetable

Application Deadline
–         
March 8,
2024

Interviews Begin –           
   March 29,
2024

Candidate Selected
–           
April 12, 2024

About Marion County

Marion County, located in North Central Ohio, is a picturesque
city with a vibrant downtown.

It encompasses 404 square miles and has a population of over
65,000. Its county seat, the City of Marion, is a short 50-mile
drive to Columbus, Ohio.