Executive Director - ACBL Educational Foundation

The Foundation is seeking a strong leader and excellent communicator with proven experience in major, planned, and annual giving plus execution of grantmaking goals. The ideal candidate understands the mission of the Foundation and has a clear vision to put it into a long-term view.

Candidate must be adept in technology, skilled in the use of data management systems, have financial management abilities to include budgeting, analysis of financial reports, and use of relevant financial software. The candidate will have the capacity to manage at least one staff person, along with project leaders, interns and/or volunteers, program developers, and organizational partners when needed.  

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience and at least five years of cumulative advancement experience, including leadership and management, is a must.

Bridge is a mind sport similar to chess, but as a partnership-based sport, it fosters social growth in addition to mental challenge. The ACBL Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3), was created in 1987 as an independent offshoot of the American Contract Bridge League. Its mission is to get more people to play bridge, both through increasing the number of competitive bridge players, and by introducing the game to people of all ages and from all walks of life. The foundation receives its support from contributions made by individuals, families and corporations, and awards grants for programs that carry out its mission.

All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the ACBL Educational Foundation as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in this prospectus.

More specific expectations are outlined on the Foundation’s website: https://www.acbleducationalfoundation.org

This is a remote job. The salary range for this position is $80-$100K annually.