President & CEO, Madison Community Foundation

Gilder Search Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) plan with employer match

Flexible Spending Account

Parking benefits

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Madison, WI is searching for a President & CEO. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of executive-level experience preferably in philanthropy or nonprofit management and a Bachelor’s degree, with an advanced degree preferred. The role involves providing strategic leadership and managing a team, with a competitive salary package estimated between $250,000 and $300,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five to ten years of proven executive-level experience.
• Experience in philanthropy or nonprofit management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief executive and public ambassador of MCF.
• Provide strategic leadership that aligns with the mission and vision of MCF.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Nonprofit management

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in a related field

Job description

President & CEO, Madison Community Foundation

Kittleman and Associates -Madison, WI, United States

Posted 4/16/26

Madison Community Foundation (MCF) is a trusted community institution that has been in existence for over 80 years. It brings people together through philanthropy to build a more vibrant and equitable community. It is the community’s foundation – funded by donors, governed by a volunteer board of community leaders, and focused on strengthening impactful nonprofits in Greater Madison. MCF seeks a values-driven, experienced executive who brings strategic perspective and strong management capability, along with a genuine commitment to community to serve as its next President & CEO.

Reporting to a 13-member Board of Governors, the President & CEO serves as the chief executive and public ambassador of MCF, stewarding more than $400 million in core philanthropic assets and leading a highly skilled staff of approximately 20 professionals. The President & CEO provides strategic leadership that aligns with the mission, vision, values, and priorities approved by the Board, and is the link between the MCF Board and the operations of MCF.

Candidates will have a minimum of five to ten years of proven executive-level experience, preferably in philanthropy, nonprofit management, or a related field. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

Madison Community Foundation offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Total compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $250,000 and $300,000 on an annual basis and will be commensurable with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, vision, group disability & life insurance, a 403(b) plan including employer match, a Flexible Spending Account, and parking benefits.