Executive Director Yolo Community Foundation

Blankenship Consulting • Woodland, CA

18h • $135,000 - $165,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) inspires and supports giving and provides philanthropic leadership in Yolo County. This fast-growing organization administers donor-advised funds and other philanthropic vehicles, makes grants and provides training programs to local nonprofits, and provides donor education. YCF currently has more than 100 philanthropic funds valued at over $16 million and is a partner of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation. In addition to the executive director, the YCF team currently includes a full-time program manager, a part-time operations manager, and a very part-time marketing coordinator, as well as an open headcount for a full-time fund development manager; the latter is a new role for YCF, expected to be hired by the new ED. Visit www.yolocf.org to learn more about our programs and impact.

YCF seeks an executive director to lead and grow the organization. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for community, the Executive Director will oversee the growth of YCF, along with the implementation of all programs and functions. This role is ideal for someone with strong relationship skills, ambitious vision, commitment to community impact, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and participate in every aspect of YCF’s work.

Requirements

• Experience in executive leadership in the nonprofit sector; at least 3 years’ experience as a people manager (in any sector).
• Proven track record of stewarding and growing an organization and/or departments/programs.
• Deep familiarity with the nonprofit sector and nonprofit operations and compliance required; experience with grantmaking and philanthropy is preferred.
• Strong understanding of funder/grantee relationships and commitment to trust-based philanthropy.
• Experience working with or on a nonprofit board of directors.
• Demonstrated experience with fundraising required (though not required to be experience as a fundraising professional).
• Strong written and verbal communication and public speaking skills.
• Self-directed, collaborative, and highly organized, with an eye for both strategy and detail.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including board members, senior leadership, and government officials.
• A valid driver's license and vehicle insurance is required.
• A background check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and philanthropic advisors a plus.
• Experience with strategic planning and program development preferred.
• Knowledge of and relationships within the Yolo County community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Board of Directors (BOD) to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that YCF can successfully grow and fulfill its mission into the future.
• Responsible for leading YCF in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission
• Supervising the daily activities of the organization, including hiring, managing, and evaluating staff.
• Communicates effectively with the BOD and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the BOD to function properly and make informed decisions
• Serves as primary spokesperson for the organization.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of YCF.
• With operations manager and Board Treasurer, develops proposed annual budget and mid-year budget update.
• Supports and oversees operations manager (and external bookkeeper) to implement accounting system, including monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of YCF.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, maintains appropriate cash flow, stewards financial resources appropriately, etc.
• Sets vision for YCF’s programs; develops new programs to serve mission and meet needs of Yolo County nonprofits, YCF fundholders, and other key stakeholders.
• Supports and oversees program manager in planning, executing and evaluating programs to carry out the organization’s mission
• Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of YCF and develops fundholder resources to support YCF’s mission to inspire and support giving and provide philanthropic leadership.
• With board, develops YCF’s case for support and overall brand and story.
• With fund development manager, builds and executes YCF’s fund development strategy; plays key role in relationship management with current and prospective major donors.
• Builds and executes marketing plan, with support from marketing coordinator, to grow YCF’s visibility.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff members, board members, donors, fundholders, nonprofit leaders, government officials, etc.
• Responsible for the enhancement of YCF’s image by being active and visible in the community and working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation time
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
• Group health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• 16 hours paid time off annually to volunteer for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or an accredited educational institution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed