Executive Director, Medical Foundation: Philanthropy Leader

Peter Gray Executive Search; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin invites an Executive Director to provide strategic, philanthropic and organizational leadership. You will oversee a 3-person team, $2M operating budget and approximately $17M in assets to advance the Foundation’s mission and vitality.

Successful candidates will have a track record in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, governance, and external relations, with demonstrated capacity to build partnerships and lead in a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership experience in a nonprofit, foundation, association, health-related, educational, philanthropic, or similarly mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated success developing relationships that generate philanthropic support, partnerships, or other organizational resources.
• Experience working effectively with a governing Board and knowledge of nonprofit governance.
• Strong strategic thinking and demonstrated ability to translate strategy into priorities and results.
• Financial acumen sufficient to oversee budgets, financial performance, and stewardship of organizational resources.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and delegate effectively to staff.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, and public communication skills.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and demonstrated ability to navigate complex relationships and competing interests.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Philanthropy and Resource Development
• External Relations and Partnerships
• Board and Governance Partnership
• Wisconsin Medical Society Relationship Management
• Organizational and Financial Leadership

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Governance

External relations

Financial stewardship

Communication

Staff development

Public speaking

Education

Nonprofit leadership experience

Job description

The Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation in Madison, Wisconsin invites an Executive Director to provide strategic, philanthropic and organizational leadership. You will oversee a 3-person team, $2M operating budget and approximately $17M in assets to advance the Foundation’s mission and vitality.

Successful candidates will have a track record in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, governance, and external relations, with demonstrated capacity to build partnerships and lead in a mission-driven