Evergreen Legacy Foundation (ELF) seeks an entrepreneurial, relationship-driven Executive Director to help lead its transition into a thriving community foundation. Working closely with an engaged Board of Directors, the Executive Director will strengthen philanthropy in Evergreen by building donor relationships, expanding community partnerships, and developing the systems and infrastructure needed for long-term impact.
This position begins as a part-time contract role (20–30 hours per week) with the expectation of growing into a full-time leadership position as the Foundation expands.
Founded as a Local Improvement District, ELF is evolving into a broader community foundation dedicated to mobilizing resources, fostering partnerships, and strengthening the Evergreen community for generations to come.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership
This position begins as a part-time contract role (20–30 hours per week) with the expectation of growing into a full-time leadership position as the Foundation expands.
Founded as a Local Improvement District, ELF is evolving into a broader community foundation dedicated to mobilizing resources, fostering partnerships, and strengthening the Evergreen community for generations to come.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Leadership
- Provide strategic leadership and implement board priorities.
- Develop organizational systems, policies, and operational processes.
- Support the Foundation's transition into a sustainable community foundation.
- Foster a culture of integrity, stewardship, collaboration, and community engagement.
- Build relationships with donors, fundholders, professional advisors, and prospective supporters.
- Develop strategies to grow charitable assets, including endowed, donor-advised, and unrestricted funds.
- Promote a culture of philanthropy and legacy giving throughout the community.
- Serve as the Foundation's primary ambassador and spokesperson.
- Build relationships with nonprofits, civic leaders, businesses, schools, faith communities, and government agencies.
- Identify community needs and opportunities for collaboration and building partnerships.
- Lead communications, public outreach, and storytelling efforts that highlight donor and community impact.
- Support the Board in establishing grantmaking priorities and practices.
- Ensure resources align with donor intent and community priorities.
- Prepare board materials, recommendations, and reports.
- Support board recruitment, development, and effective governance.
- Develop budgets and oversee financial operations in partnership with the Board and Treasurer.
- Ensure compliance, transparency, and sound financial stewardship.
- Manage contracts, vendors, records, technology, and administrative operations.
