President and CEO (SBF)

The Santa Barbara Foundation; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Santa Barbara Foundation in Santa Barbara, California seeks a professionally accomplished leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, guiding the foundation's mission to enrich the lives of residents through philanthropy and strategic collaboration.

The CEO will provide dynamic leadership to advance the vision, implement the board-supported strategic plan, and position SBF as a trusted convener in Santa Barbara County, fostering inclusive and resilient communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic and forward-thinking leadership to promote the fulfillment of SBF’s vision and mission.
• Implement the Board-supported strategic plan.
• Steward the role of SBF as a key convener in Santa Barbara County.

Job description

The Santa Barbara Foundation (SBF), one of the oldest and largest community foundations in the United States, was established in 1928 to enrich the lives of the people of Santa Barbara County through philanthropy and community involvement. As Santa Barbara County's largest private source of funding for nonprofit agencies and the backbone of a strong regional tradition of philanthropy, SBF mobilizes collective wisdom and philanthropic capital to build empathetic, inclusive and resilient communities.

The Santa Barbara Foundation seeks a professionally accomplished leader to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. The new President & CEO will provide dynamic and forward-thinking leadership to promote the fulfillment of SBF’s vision and mission, implement the Board-supported strategic plan, and steward the role of SBF as a key convener in Santa Barbara County.