Managing Director

Cayman National Cultural Foundation; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & pension contributions

Vacation entitlement

Job summary

Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) seeks a Managing Director to lead strategy, operations, fundraising, and governance for Caymanian arts and culture. You will steer financial management, cultivate partnerships, and represent CNCF with government and stakeholders.

The role requires senior nonprofit leadership experience, strong communication abilities, and the vision to advance artistic programs while ensuring legal and fiscal integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts disciplines, business, accounting or related field; post-graduate degree preferred.
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, charitable or cultural organization is essential.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering fundraising and revenue-generation strategies.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, compliance and employment practices.
• Exceptional communication skills to represent the organization publicly.
• Experience overseeing organisational finances including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant government legislation is advantageous.
• Strategic planning and alignment with boards to drive change.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction with the CNCF Management Board; lead operations, marketing, HR, and finance; act as Government representative.
• Develop and communicate a compelling case for support and long-term vision, including the Cultural Campus project.
• Apply innovative fundraising approaches and diversify revenue beyond traditional donor solicitation.
• Lead CNCF financial management with budgets, cashflow, income statements, and expenditures.
• Create conditions for safe, compliant operations, policies and facilities.
• Oversee artistic and programmatic direction with department heads and guest directors.
• Develop partnerships and maintain stakeholder communications with the public.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Public speaking

Leadership

Governance knowledge

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Arts disciplines, BA/BS/Accounting or related

Post-graduate degree preferred

Job description

Title: Managing Director

Grade: F

Reports to: CNCF Board

As an established leader for the performing, visual and literary arts in the Cayman Islands for over 30 years, the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s mission is to stimulate, facilitate and preserve Caymanian cultural and artistic expression.

Job duties & responsibilities:

• Work closely with the CNCF Management Board to set the strategic direction, and will be responsible for all aspects of leadership, operations, marketing, HR, and financial management of the organisation. They will also act as the key Government representative for the organisation.
• Develop and communicate a compelling case for support, clearly articulating CNCF's mission, community impact, and long-term vision, including the Cultural Campus project.
• Apply strategic and innovative approaches to both fundraising and earned-income generation, creating sustainable revenue models that extend beyond traditional donor solicitation,while overcoming common donor misconceptions and funding barriers.
• Lead the financial management of CNCF, ensuring careful management of budgets, cashflow, income statements, balance sheets, statements, and expenses, using contracted accountants and confirming adherence to accepted policies.

• Create conditions for success within the organisation, ensuring operations, policies, technology and facilities are safe, adequate, fit for purpose and legally compliant.
• Set the strategic direction of the artistic and programmatic offerings at CNCF and oversee department heads as they work to implement the agreed plan, with the support of guest artistic directors or subject matter experts.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships in creative, political, business sectors and in the wider community, creating alliances and strategic partnership and ensuring regular communications with stakeholders and the public.
• Minimise risk by ensuring that CNCF is compliant with all laws and legislation and is meeting the highest standards possible and follow nonprofit best practice.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Artsdisciplines, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field. Post-graduate degree preferred
• 5+ years of senior leadership experience within a nonprofit, charitable or cultural organization is essential

• Must have a proven track record of developing and delivering successful, organisation-wide fundraising and revenue-generation strategies in complex funding environments. This includes experience securing grants, sponsorships, partnerships, philanthropic support, and other income streams

• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, statutory compliance, and best employment practices
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent the organisation publicly and influence stakeholders
• Prior experience overseeing organisational finances, including budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, cashflow management and financial reporting
• Working knowledge of Public Authorities Act, Labour Act, Freedom of Information Legislation and Data Protection Law, and other government legislation/policies would be an advantageous
• Management of employment practices, team wellbeing, and organisational culture building
• Strategic planning/organisational skills with ability to work alongside Boards to deliver on organizationalvision, to shape organisational culture, and align teams to lead through change

Compensation package for this role includes an annual salary commensurate with experience, in line with CIG Grade F. In addition, employer health & pension contributions and vacation entitlement per year. This post is offered on a full-time contract working the equivalent of 40 hours per week with some reasonable overtime expected.

Deadline for Application is September 1st, 2026.