Executive Director

Enidchamber; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement contribution

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

The Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation seeks an Executive Director to advance its mission, grow resources, and oversee daily operations in Enid. This hands-on leadership role reports to the Board and balances strategic vision with hands-on management.

The ED will lead fundraising, manage programs and finances, build partnerships with medical schools and donors, and serve as the Foundation’s public face in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Masters preferred; nonprofit/healthcare leadership experience.
• Proven fundraising or revenue-generation experience, including donor cultivation and events.
• Strong financial-management skills, budgeting, and oversight.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing people, programs, and operations in a lean organization.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute strategic direction with the Board; report progress.
• Lead fundraising, donor cultivation, and grant sponsorships.
• Oversee programs, scholarships, and partnerships with medical schools.
• Develop the annual budget and ensure financial controls.
• Represent the Foundation to donors, partners, and the public.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; foster team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Communication

Strategic planning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Executive Director is the Foundation's senior leader, responsible for advancing its mission, growing and stewarding its resources, and overseeing day-to-day operations. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director sets strategy in partnership with the board, leads fundraising and donor relationships, manages programs and finances, and serves as the public face of the Foundation to donors, the medical community, partners, and the public. This is a hands-on leadership role in a lean organization: the right candidate is equally comfortable setting vision and rolling up their sleeves.

Position Details

Reports to: Board of Directors (through the Board President)

Supervises: Assistant Director and any additional staff, contractors, and volunteers

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

Location: On-site in Enid, Oklahoma

Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and the Foundation's size; range to be confirmed by the Board.

Benefits:

• paid time off
• retirement contribution
• health insurance
• professional development

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Board to set and execute the Foundation's strategic direction and annual priorities.
• Translate mission into measurable goals and report progress and impact to the Board.
• Identify opportunities to grow the Foundation's reach and effectiveness in regional healthcare.

Fundraising & Development

• Lead the Foundation's fundraising: cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, sponsors, and grants.
• Plan and execute signature events (such as the Enid Charity Ball) and donor engagement activities.
• Build a diversified, sustainable revenue base and a strong culture of philanthropy.

Program Leadership

• Oversee scholarship programs, MCAT-prep reimbursement, mentorship, and the physician-recruitment pipeline.
• Maintain strong relationships with medical schools, preceptors, students, and healthcare partners.
• Evaluate program outcomes and refine offerings to maximize community impact.

Financial & Operational Management

• Develop and manage the annual budget with the Board's Treasurer; ensure sound financial controls and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legal, tax, and regulatory requirements applicable to a private foundation.
• Manage day-to-day operations, technology, records, and vendor relationships.

Board Partnership & Governance

• Support an engaged, well-informed Board; prepare materials and serve as a resource to Board committees.
• Work transparently with the Board, respecting the line between staff leadership and governance.

People Leadership

• Supervise, develop, and support staff (including the Assistant Director) and volunteers.
• Foster a collaborative, mission-driven, and accountable team culture.

Community & External Relations

• Serve as the Foundation's primary spokesperson and ambassador in the community.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, civic groups, schools, and donors across the region.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Masters preferred); demonstrated leadership in a nonprofit, healthcare, education, development, or comparable setting.
• Proven fundraising or revenue-generation experience, including donor cultivation and event leadership.
• Strong financial-management skills, including budgeting and oversight.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage people, programs, and operations in a lean organization.
• Commitment to the Foundation's mission and to the communities of Northwest Oklahoma.

Preferred

• Experience working with a volunteer Board of Directors.
• Familiarity with healthcare, osteopathic medicine, higher education, or the nonprofit sector.
• Grant-writing and grants-management experience.
• Roots in or knowledge of the Northwest Oklahoma region.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a leader who is mission-driven and community-minded, an effective and warm communicator, organized and self-directed, financially disciplined, collaborative with both staff and board, and energized by building relationships that advance healthcare in Northwest Oklahoma.

The Northwest Oklahoma Osteopathic Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.