Remote Nonprofit Executive Director | Growth & Fundraising

ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE; Iowa; Remoto; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Ecumenical Institute seeks a seasoned nonprofit Executive Director to lead the organization through a period of growth and capacity building. You will provide overall leadership, work closely with the Board, and drive development, fundraising and stakeholder relations to secure sustainable resources.

The role focuses on strategy, operations, finances, and people, with a remote-friendly arrangement that includes travel within Iowa and occasional travel beyond.

Competenze

• Minimum of three years as nonprofit Executive Director or equivalent senior leadership.
• Minimum of five years in fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Experience leading growth, change or capacity building in a nonprofit.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to turn strategy into action.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and presentation skills.
• Financial oversight and budgeting experience.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board and governance roles.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment with clear communication.

Mansioni

• Provide overall executive leadership for EI, aligning mission, strategy, programs, finances, people and priorities.
• Partner with the Board of Directors, maintaining governance–management distinctions.
• Strengthen systems, policies, processes and accountability for sustainable growth.
• Provide financial leadership, budgeting and long‑term sustainability.
• Lead EI's development efforts: donor cultivation, major gifts, grants and revenue strategies.
• Build relationships with donors, alumni, educators, faith communities and partners.
• Communicate EI's mission, impact and future vision.
• Establish development systems: CRM, donor records, prospect management and stewardship.
• Engage the board as ambassadors and partners in resource development.
• Represent EI with external partners across Iowa and beyond.

Conoscenze

Strategic thinking

Fundraising

Relationship building

Communication skills

Financial literacy

Governance knowledge

Remote work

Descrizione del lavoro

The Ecumenical Institute seeks a seasoned nonprofit Executive Director to lead the organization through a period of growth and capacity building. You will provide overall leadership, work closely with the Board, and drive development, fundraising and stakeholder relations to secure sustainable resources.

The role focuses on strategy, operations, finances, and people, with a remote-friendly arrangement that includes travel within Iowa and occasional travel beyond.