President (Non-Profit)

Army Heritage Center Foundation

Job Description

TITLE: President

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:  Responsible for overseeing all operational, strategic, and fund-raising aspects of the Army Heritage Center Foundation.  Reports directly to the Board of Directors, particularly the Board Chair.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direction and leadership for the achievement of the Foundation’s mission, goals, and objectives.

• Responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.

• Directs the Foundation’s internal operations, including personnel management, financial processes, records management, and other office functions as required.

• Develops, for Board approval, the annual budget and strategic plan and administers the Foundation’s programs within the approved budget.

• Serves as the day-to-day spokesperson for the Foundation.

• Supports the work of the Board and Foundation Committees and maintains timely communication with the Board.

• Oversees the programs and staff of the Foundation and establishes rules and procedures for the effective operation of the Foundation.

• Fosters a positive working relationship with the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center and U.S. Army War College leadership and other Army organizations as necessary.

• Performs other duties as required.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Doctorate degree preferred.
• Senior nonprofit management experience.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience.
• High level strategic thinking and planning.
• Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.

• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.

• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting.

• Love of history

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position is salaried, full-time, and exempt.
• Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment.
• Frequent overnight travel is required within region and nationally.
• Must have personal transportation and travel using commercial transportation.
• Must be able to remain in stationary position for up to an hour.
• Needs to move inside and outside the office and occasionally traverse exterior surfaces.
• Occasionally lift 15 lbs. or more.
• Frequently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery and possess the ability to observe details at close range.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand and exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be willing to submit to background check and reference review.
• Pennsylvania is an “employment-at-will” state and Pennsylvania employment laws are applicable.
• Outside employment with the approval of the Foundation Board Chair.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Compensation To Be Determined. Medical benefits available. Vacation and personal leave benefits included.

Please send resume and references to ahcfemploy@gmail.com.

This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).