Foundation Executive Director - Grow Philanthropy

Lakeview Village; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas seeks an Executive Director to lead the Lakeview Village Foundation, shaping fundraising strategy for a thriving senior living community. The role collaborates with the CEO, Foundation Board, residents, families, donors, and community partners to expand philanthropic support.

The Executive Director will oversee major gifts, planned giving, grants, and campaigns, while cultivating new opportunities and ensuring ethical stewardship of contributed funds.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of successful experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit leadership, or a related supervisory role.
• Proven success with major gifts, planned giving, and fundraising campaigns.
• Knowledge of charitable giving vehicles and philanthropic strategies.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Foundation’s strategic vision, fundraising goals, budget, and priorities with the CEO and Foundation Board.
• Build and steward meaningful, long-term relationships with major donors, residents, families, businesses, and professionals.
• Lead major gifts, planned giving, charitable gift annuity, grant, and fundraising campaign initiatives.
• Identify and pursue new philanthropic opportunities and funding sources.
• Collaborate with Lakeview Village leadership to align initiatives with philanthropic support.
• Serve as a visible ambassador for the Foundation in the community.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Planned giving

Campaign management

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Lakeview Village in Lenexa, Kansas seeks an Executive Director to lead the Lakeview Village Foundation, shaping fundraising strategy for a thriving senior living community. The role collaborates with the CEO, Foundation Board, residents, families, donors, and community partners to expand philanthropic support.

The Executive Director will oversee major gifts, planned giving, grants, and campaigns, while cultivating new opportunities and ensuring ethical stewardship of contributed funds.