Foundation Executive Director: Donor Growth & Impact

PAA - Pennsylvania Automotive Association; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead fundraising, donor stewardship, operations and governance from its Harrisburg office, with travel across Pennsylvania.

The role combines strategic leadership with major gifts and board relations to grow the Foundation’s impact. Strong communication and nonprofit philanthropy experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Five or more years of nonprofit fundraising, development, philanthropy, or relationship management experience.
• Knowledge of accounting and finance basic procedures.
• Proven success cultivating and securing major gifts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Sage and donor management software preferred.
• Willingness to travel throughout Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategies to grow charitable giving.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors through regular meetings and relationship management.
• Expand the Foundation’s donor base by identifying and engaging new prospects.
• Process charitable gifts and donor grant recommendations using Sage accounting software and the Foundation’s donor management system.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure timely gift acknowledgements.
• Plan and coordinate semiannual Foundation Trustee meetings, including agendas, reports, presentations, and logistics.
• Prepare reports, newsletters, marketing materials, and communications.
• Represent the Foundation with trustees, donors, corporate partners, and professional advisors.
• Collaborate with accounting staff to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Sage

Donor management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Pennsylvania Automotive Association Foundation seeks a full-time Executive Director to lead fundraising, donor stewardship, operations and governance from its Harrisburg office, with travel across Pennsylvania.

The role combines strategic leadership with major gifts and board relations to grow the Foundation’s impact. Strong communication and nonprofit philanthropy experience are essential.