Executive Director, Foundation & Endowment

Metropolitan Ministries Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

401K with employer match

Life Insurance $15,000

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Training & career development

YMCA membership discount

Job summary

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation in Tampa, FL, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead the Foundation’s endowment strategy, donor cultivation, and major gifts program, reporting to the Board and working with Metropolitan Ministries’ CEO and advancement team.

Requires eight+ years in philanthropy with a proven record of six- and seven-figure gifts; a master’s degree preferred; CAP®, CFRE, or CSPG preferred; and alignment with the faith-based mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Eight+ years of progressive leadership in philanthropy or foundation management.
• Experience leading major or planned gifts, with a track record of securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
• CAP®, CFRE, or CSPG credential preferred.
• Personal Christian faith preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead gift planner and principal major gifts officer, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a donor portfolio.
• Meet annual goals for major gifts and legacy commitments.
• Grow the Foundation’s legacy society with a steady pipeline of bequest intentions.
• Cultivate partnerships with estate planning professionals and trusted advisors across Tampa Bay.
• Provide stewardship and donor reporting for endowed funds and donors.

Skills

Major gifts

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Metropolitan Ministries Foundation in Tampa, FL, seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead the Foundation’s endowment strategy, donor cultivation, and major gifts program, reporting to the Board and working with Metropolitan Ministries’ CEO and advancement team.

Requires eight+ years in philanthropy with a proven record of six- and seven-figure gifts; a master’s degree preferred; CAP®, CFRE, or CSPG preferred; and alignment with the faith-based mission.