Strategic Nonprofit Director: Fundraising & Community Impact

GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is seeking an Executive Director to lead operations, fundraising, and community impact for a growing location. You will ensure sustainability, secure funding, build a strong local presence, and manage staff with a board partnership.

The role balances development/outreach and program management, guiding strategic planning, donor relations, budgeting, marketing, and volunteer engagement to deliver high‑quality programs for families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Nonprofit fundraising and financial oversight experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and board liaison capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Board Relation: lead strategic planning and maintain board relations.
• Fundraising and Financial Management: oversee fundraising, budgeting, and financial sustainability.
• Staff Leadership and Operations: hire, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Marketing & Community Engagement: promote GiGi’s Playhouse and build community partnerships.
• Program Implementation: ensure high‑quality program delivery and family engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Board relations

Fundraising

Financial management

Community engagement

Staff leadership

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

GiGi’s Playhouse Fort Wayne is seeking an Executive Director to lead operations, fundraising, and community impact for a growing location. You will ensure sustainability, secure funding, build a strong local presence, and manage staff with a board partnership.

The role balances development/outreach and program management, guiding strategic planning, donor relations, budgeting, marketing, and volunteer engagement to deliver high‑quality programs for families.