Founding Executive Director (Disability Funding)

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 195,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

Job summary

Colorado Disability Funding Authority seeks an entrepreneurial, mission-driven Executive Director to build a statewide disability funding institution from the ground up in Colorado. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the leader will shape culture, operating systems, and programs while balancing innovation with accountability.

The successful candidate will focus on mission impact, grantmaking excellence, and stakeholder relationship building, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

• Build an institution from the ground up with strong operational discipline and accountable governance.
• Lead strategic planning, governance, and staffing to support grantmaking and program delivery.
• Engage diverse statewide stakeholders to gain consensus and advance the Authority's mission.
• Drive organizational excellence and effective grantmaking while maintaining focus on impact and credibility.

Job description

Colorado Disability Funding Authority seeks an entrepreneurial, mission-driven Executive Director to build a statewide disability funding institution from the ground up in Colorado. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the leader will shape culture, operating systems, and programs while balancing innovation with accountability.

The successful candidate will focus on mission impact, grantmaking excellence, and stakeholder relationship building, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits