Executive Director (Part-Time)

EPIP; Chicago, Waukegan (IL, IL); Remote; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused foundation is seeking a part-time Executive Director to oversee grantmaking and strategic planning. This remote position requires collaboration with Board members and local organizations, primarily focusing on mental wellness and homelessness. The role is pivotal as the foundation continues to grow and engage with community needs in Illinois. Compensation ranges from $62,500 to $69,000, with applications due by February 24, 2022.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing grantmaking processes and community engagement.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage a Board of Directors.
• Knowledge of mental wellness and homelessness issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage grantmaking and strategic planning for the foundation.
• Engage with the Board to enhance its involvement in foundation activities.
• Identify and build relationships with local organizations addressing key issues.

Skills

Strategic planning

Grant management

Board engagement

Community relationship building

Job description

The Florence & Laurence Spungen Family Foundation improves the quality of life of individuals and families facing health challenges, and to address issues that particularly affect the Jewish community. This new position manages the grantmaking, strategic planning, Board involvement and Next Generation engagement for a Lake County, IL and Santa Barbara County, CA based family foundation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Spungen Family Foundation is seeking a part-time Executive Director to manage its grantmaking, strategic planning, Board involvement and Next Generation engagement. This remote position is part-time, working within proximity to Northern Cook and Lake Counties, IL.

The Executive Director will provide strategic and operational leadership to a multi-generational family foundation. The Foundation is at a significant point of growth. This position is critical in helping the foundation define its sub-priorities within mental wellness and homelessness, identify local organizations working on these issues, and develop impactful relationships.

Beyond the core responsibility of grantmaking and liaising with grantees, Board Engagement is essential, supporting ongoing learning and engagement of board members, including identifying opportunities for site visits, deepening expertise in the foundation’s giving areas, and providing direct support for board members in exploring funding opportunities.

COMPENSATION

$62,500 - $69,000

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are invited by the deadline of February 24, 2022.