Vice President and Executive Director

Vice President and Executive Director

Reports to
Board of Directors

Location
Chicago, IL

The roots of Cubs Charities were planted in the early 1980s. The
team charity was formed in 1981 as “Cubs Care” and hosted its first
“Meet the Team” fundraising event. The charity was officially
incorporated in Illinois in 1986. In 2003, the charity changed its
name to Chicago Cubs Charities.

Cubs Charities continues to grow and expand its philanthropic reach
today. The charity is fueled by the passion and generosity of Cubs
fans, corporate partners and players. The Cubs Charities program
portfolio consists of an intentional and holistic continuum of
support for participating youth tied to Chicago Cubs’ core business
– baseball – and rooted in the core components of youth
development. For more information on Cubs Charities, please visit
https://www.mlb.com/cubs/community/cubs-charities

Cubs Charities is looking for a dynamic leader to build on the
organization’s rich philanthropic legacy and grow its influence as
a contributor with local and national impact. As one of the largest
charities in Major League Baseball, the next Executive Director
will embrace the shared goals of enhancing the organization’s
charitable mission and extending its brand into the 77
neighborhoods in Chicago. This leader will bring a strong blend of
strategic leadership and execution skills and will have a great
opportunity to serve as a fundraiser, partner, manager, grantmaker
and community ambassador.

The charity has eight full-time staff with an operating budget of
approximately $6.6 million and projected 2024 grantmaking of $2.2
million.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is
responsible for strategic planning and oversight of fundraising,
grantmaking, programs, finance, civic engagement, community
outreach, marketing and administration for Cubs Charities. The
organization seeks an accomplished, thoughtful and strategic leader
and fundraiser who is passionate about the charity’s work and the
opportunity to make a lasting impact.

This individual will display a genuine intellectual curiosity,
interpersonal effectiveness and wisdom borne of experience. The
next Executive Director will lead with humility and understated but
substantive self-confidence. The successful candidate will bring a
distinguished combination of professional experience in business,
corporate philanthropy, fundraising, nonprofit leadership,
marketing, public relations and/or a related field. An
understanding of and experience with a private foundation or
corporate social responsibility would be advantageous.

Familiarity with and connection to the Chicago ethos and networks
in the city will greatly aid in the next leader’s onboarding and
success. Experience in community or civic engagement and knowledge
of youth development programming is a plus.

Important personal attributes include an inclusive, collaborative
style along with the ability to be an authentic listener. The
well-qualified candidate will demonstrate high EQ and the ability
to work in partnership with a broad and diverse spectrum of
stakeholders. This leader will embody honesty, integrity and a deep
commitment to a team mentality.

The salary range for this position is between $250,000 – 300,000
and will be commensurate with experience. Cubs Charities offers a
comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to 9 paid
holidays, vacation, group health, vision and dental, as well as a
401k plan.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction
to Kittleman & Associates, LLC at https://bit.ly/cubscharitiesvped
(click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page). For best
consideration, please submit your materials by August 9,
2024.

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