Executive Director - Eastern Niagara Foundation (Hybrid, Lockport)

Aleron; City of Lockport (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Grigg Lewis Foundation, based in Lockport, NY, seeks an Executive Director to guide its philanthropic legacy. Reporting to the Board, you will lead governance, grantmaking, investments, and staff development, while nurturing nonprofit partnerships and community impact across Eastern Niagara County.

You will build relationships with grantees and peers, pursue new opportunities in youth development and housing, and advance the Foundation’s mission through strategic leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Progressive leadership experience in nonprofit philanthropy preferred.
• Financial fluency: read and interpret financial statements and investment reports.
• Strong public speaking and community engagement skills.
• Knowledge of Eastern Niagara County and Lockport community is ideal.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff and work with a Board.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the Foundation's mission in partnership with the Board.
• Oversee grantmaking program and signature initiatives.
• Manage the investment portfolio with the Board and investment managers.
• Lead staff development and performance reviews.
• Cultivate partnerships with community leaders and funders.
• Represent the Foundation at events and in communications.

Skills

Public speaking

Leadership

Strategic planning

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Grantmaking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

QuickBooks

Job description

The Grigg Lewis Foundation, based in Lockport, NY, seeks an Executive Director to guide its philanthropic legacy. Reporting to the Board, you will lead governance, grantmaking, investments, and staff development, while nurturing nonprofit partnerships and community impact across Eastern Niagara County.

You will build relationships with grantees and peers, pursue new opportunities in youth development and housing, and advance the Foundation’s mission through strategic leadership.