Executive Director - Remote Leadership for Fiction

PEN/Faulkner Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The PEN/Faulkner Foundation seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives, fundraising, and program development for its literary and education programs.

Responsibilities include steering day-to-day operations, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, cultivating major donors, managing budgets, and partnering with the Board of Directors to sustain growth. This role oversees remote staff and engages national audiences.

Qualifications

• Commitment to PEN/Faulkner's mission and values.
• Experience leading a nonprofit or major division.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Track record in donor relations and funding management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and serve as the organization’s spokesperson.
• Develop multi-year strategic plans with the Board and monitor progress.
• Lead fundraising across individuals, foundations, corporate sponsors, and grants.
• Oversee design, implementation, and evaluation of literary and education programs.
• Manage budgets, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct remote staff management and volunteer integration.
• Lead strategic communications and community engagement with stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The PEN/Faulkner Foundation seeks an Executive Director to lead strategic initiatives, fundraising, and program development for its literary and education programs.

Responsibilities include steering day-to-day operations, advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, cultivating major donors, managing budgets, and partnering with the Board of Directors to sustain growth. This role oversees remote staff and engages national audiences.