Chief Philanthropy & Strategy Officer

SD Historical Society Foundation; Pierre (SD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 160h

Sick leave

Holidays

403(b) employer match

Health care stipend

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Performance bonus

Job summary

The South Dakota Historical Society Foundation is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead philanthropy, governance, and overall sustainability. The successful candidate will drive fundraising strategies, oversee budgets and investments, and act as the organization’s chief ambassador.

Flexibility in work location is offered; residency in South Dakota is encouraged. The CEO will travel across the state and maintain a presence at the Pierre office while reporting to the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• Executive or senior leadership experience in nonprofit management.
• Demonstrated success leading comprehensive fundraising efforts and cultivating significant philanthropic support.
• Experience managing organizational budgets, financial planning, and staff leadership.
• Experience working effectively with governing boards.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Board to identify philanthropic opportunities and advance fundraising priorities.
• Personally cultivate and solicit leadership gifts, building lasting relationships with donors.
• Ensure sound financial stewardship through budgeting, financial planning, and investment oversight with the finance committee and Board.
• Maintain internal controls and financial oversight with staff, Board and finance committee.
• Monitor investments, endowments, cash flow, and financial performance, ensuring policy compliance.
• Partner with the Board to establish strategic priorities and drive long-term success.
• Provide leadership for Heritage Stores and Badger Hole operations, including marketing and revenue generation.
• Strengthen membership in the South Dakota State Historical Society.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate Foundation staff.
• Serve as principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Foundation.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Executive governance

Financial oversight

Board relations

Job description

The South Dakota Historical Society Foundation is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead philanthropy, governance, and overall sustainability. The successful candidate will drive fundraising strategies, oversee budgets and investments, and act as the organization’s chief ambassador.

Flexibility in work location is offered; residency in South Dakota is encouraged. The CEO will travel across the state and maintain a presence at the Pierre office while reporting to the Board of Directors.