Executive Director, Nonprofit Leadership (Cincinnati)

Executive Director, Nonprofit Leadership

About the Company

Mission-driven foundation providing support & education to children with interstitial lung disease

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Type

Non Profit

Founded

2004

Employees

1-10

Specialties

• pediatric pulmonology
• rare lung disease
• awareness
• family support
• and education

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its mission of providing support, education, and hope to children and families affected by interstitial and diffuse lung diseases. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the organization, with a strong focus on fundraising, advocacy, and building partnerships. This role requires a passionate and values-centered leader with a background in nonprofit management, a proven track record in fundraising, and a deep commitment to the issues facing the community. The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic plans, ensure the organization's financial health, and oversee all aspects of the Foundation's operations.

Candidates for the Executive Director position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and a minimum of 5-7 years' of nonprofit leadership experience. Essential qualifications include strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and a background in working with a Board of Directors. The role demands a solution-oriented, people-oriented professional with the ability to engage and energize a diverse range of stakeholders. Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and resource development is crucial, as is a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing and motivating staff and volunteers, and will have a proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with various partners, including medical professionals, researchers, and community members.

Hiring Manager Title

Chair of the Board of Directors

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions