Chief Executive Officer — Visionary Foundation Leader

ImpactAlpha; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule with NYC offices

Professional development budget

Sabbatical after seven years

Job summary

Robert Sterling Clark Foundation in New York City seeks a President & CEO to lead strategic direction, strengthen leadership development, and advance equity-focused philanthropy. The role demands strong collaboration with the board, staff, grantee partners, and external stakeholders, guiding strategy, budgeting, and learning across a small, close-knit team.

The ideal candidate will bring deep nonprofit leadership experience, financial acumen, and a commitment to trust-based practices that center

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in nonprofit/foundation settings.
• Commitment to equity and trust-based philanthropy.
• Experience working with a governing board.
• Strong financial literacy and budgeting.
• Ability to align strategy with resources and priorities.
• Excellent communication across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Articulate the foundation's next phase of strategy with staff and board.
• Translate strategy into clear priorities and plans.
• Guide trustees on progress, tradeoffs, and decisions.
• Lead a small team with supervision and accountability.
• Oversee budget, grants, and financial reporting.
• Represent the foundation publicly and with partners.
• Foster trust-based practices and learning.
• Ensure compliance and responsible operational systems.

Skills

Senior leadership

Equity focus

Trust-based philanthropy

Board collaboration

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Financial literacy

Job description

Robert Sterling Clark Foundation in New York City seeks a President & CEO to lead strategic direction, strengthen leadership development, and advance equity-focused philanthropy. The role demands strong collaboration with the board, staff, grantee partners, and external stakeholders, guiding strategy, budgeting, and learning across a small, close-knit team.

The ideal candidate will bring deep nonprofit leadership experience, financial acumen, and a commitment to trust-based practices that center