Executive Director

Groundworks New Mexico; Las Vegas (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic and operational leadership, financial stewardship, and staff supervision for the Foundation. The role cultivates donor relationships, leads fundraising, and oversees grantmaking aligned with community priorities.

The position is based in Las Vegas, NM with on-site presence required and some remote flexibility. Regular regional travel, occasional evenings/weekends, and a valid driver's license are expected,

Qualifications

• Provides leadership, financial management, and staff supervision for the Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Based in Las Vegas, NM with on-site presence required.
• Some remote flexibility when appropriate.
• Regular regional travel, occasional evenings/weekends, and a valid driver’s license expected.
• Supports endowment growth and planned giving for long-term sustainability.

Job description

The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership, financial management, and staff supervision for the Foundation. They cultivate donor relationships, lead fundraising, and oversee grantmaking aligned with community priorities. They serve as the Foundation's primary representative, building partnerships across nonprofits, government, and business, while supporting Board governance and strategic decision-making.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Additional duties include ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, maintaining internal controls, and overseeing facilities and vendor relationships. The ED supports Board recruitment, orientation, and materials preparation; fosters staff growth through coaching and professional development; monitors community impact and outcomes; and supports endowment growth and planned giving for long-term sustainability efforts.

Other Information/Requirements:

This position is based in Las Vegas, NM, serving San Miguel and Mora Counties, with on-site presence required and some remote flexibility when appropriate. Regular regional travel, occasional evenings/weekends, and a valid driver's license are expected. Familiarity with northern New Mexico's rural, multicultural communities is genuinely preferred, though not required. Full job description can be found on our website at: https://www.lvnmcf.com/latest-news/seeking-candidates-for-lvnmcf-executive-director-position

Salary Range:

$75,000–$105,000

Contact Information

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Agency/Organization:

Las Vegas New Mexico Community Foundation