Executive Director: Growth, Fundraising & Operations

Endless Frontiers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Endless Frontiers seeks an Executive Director to lead its launch and strategic growth. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy and oversee daily operations as EF’s initial sole employee, guiding governance, finances, and compliance while engaging diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes building a development program spanning individual giving, institutional support, sponsorships, and events, with a focus on scale and mission impact.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior leadership experience in roles such as a fundraising/advancement leader, organizational founder, executive director, chief operating officer, chief of staff, senior legal counsel, program officer, impact officer, or senior administrative officer.
• Experience building fundraising programs, partnerships with boards, and managing finances and governance.
• Applications must include a cover letter and a resume, responsive to the mission and responsibilities outlined.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Operationalize the organization and stand up its day-to-day functions.
• Grow the annual retreat and expand the Demand Signal convening series.
• Guide ongoing innovation and lead EF in its early growth as a new organization.
• Oversee all operational aspects, including finances, risk management, governance and compliance.
• Represent Endless Frontiers to government, universities, funders, and private sector leaders.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising leadership

Board relations

Job description

Endless Frontiers seeks an Executive Director to lead its launch and strategic growth. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED will develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy and oversee daily operations as EF’s initial sole employee, guiding governance, finances, and compliance while engaging diverse stakeholders.

The role emphasizes building a development program spanning individual giving, institutional support, sponsorships, and events, with a focus on scale and mission impact.