Job
President and CEO
| Location | Springfield, MO 65806 |
| Date Posted | October 20, 2023 |
| Job ID | 9896 |
| Employment Type | Retained |
Scion Executive Search (SES) has been exclusively retained by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (the CFO) to conduct an immediate search for its next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). SES is thrilled to partner with the CFO as it celebrates 50 years of impact! This full-time, on-site leadership opportunity is located in Springfield, MO. Exceptional community foundation executive leaders are encouraged to apply. The CFO is deeply committed to community development, equity, diversity, and inclusion for the betterment of central and southern Missouri.
ABOUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of the OZARKS
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks works to enhance the quality of life for Missourians and future generations by building community endowments, meeting needs through grantmaking, providing leadership, and promoting collaboration on community issues.
In the early 1970s, a group of estate-planning attorneys learned of a sizeable estate gift that left Springfield because there wasn’t a place to accept a general gift for community betterment. Fifteen banks provided $100 each to create the region’s first public charitable foundation in 1973.
Today, the CFO holds assets of about $415 million, which have approximately doubled over the past decade. It is governed by community volunteers and run by a professional staff that serves a network of donors, 53 regional affiliate foundations, nonprofit partners, and professional advisors through approximately 3,600 charitable funds.
The Foundation is anchored in Springfield, Missouri, the state’s third largest city and a regional hub with several universities, major healthcare systems, and a variety of recreational and cultural experiences. The foundation serves the population of Springfield and a large rural geography, granting easy proximity to beautiful natural resources, including well-known tourism and retiree destinations in Branson and Lake of the Ozarks. The Foundation’s urban-rural diversity creates complex specific needs and many opportunities for philanthropic leadership.
ABOUT THE SPRINGFIELD, MO REGION:
Springfield offers a true quality of life; metro area access paired with the charm and feel of a small community and a highly affordable living index. A regional hub with large-city amenities and small-town hospitality, Springfield is filled with community, arts, nature, adventure, and history. University and college settings also make culture, arts, and academic pursuits front and center of the community. Springfield anchors the Missouri Ozarks, where lake, sports, and recreation opportunities await nearby.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) seeks a highly collaborative, transformational, continuous improvement leader. As the face of the foundation, the incoming President and CEO must have a passion for community engagement and fully embrace the beautiful, place-based culture of the Ozarks. This highly collaborative and strategic leader will be responsible for the administration of outreach, donor services, operations, and programs of the CFO. The President and CEO will be committed to exceptional service, built on the following core values: integrity, respect, leadership, and vision. Having the confidence to make decisions and step up in times of crisis, the ability to lead with integrity, and the adaptability to pivot as needed for the community are all qualities that will lead to success. The new president and CEO, who will be just the fourth in the CFO’s history, will represent the entire 58-county service area, and understand the various opportunities and challenges of both urban and rural areas in southern Missouri. The President and CEO will directly supervise the CFO Leadership Team comprised of the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Affiliates, Vice President of Development, and Vice President of Programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive base salary of $250,000-$270,000 DOE, plus a bonus, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers a very generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision (100% paid for employee), 403b retirement with up to 5% match, generous PTO, and more!
TO APPLY:
Community Foundation of the Ozarks has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. Please apply with your resume and cover letter formatted in Microsoft Word for immediate consideration via https://www.scionstaffing.com/job/9896.
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is a national award-winning executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
ABOUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of the OZARKS
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks works to enhance the quality of life for Missourians and future generations by building community endowments, meeting needs through grantmaking, providing leadership, and promoting collaboration on community issues.
In the early 1970s, a group of estate-planning attorneys learned of a sizeable estate gift that left Springfield because there wasn’t a place to accept a general gift for community betterment. Fifteen banks provided $100 each to create the region’s first public charitable foundation in 1973.
Today, the CFO holds assets of about $415 million, which have approximately doubled over the past decade. It is governed by community volunteers and run by a professional staff that serves a network of donors, 53 regional affiliate foundations, nonprofit partners, and professional advisors through approximately 3,600 charitable funds.
The Foundation is anchored in Springfield, Missouri, the state’s third largest city and a regional hub with several universities, major healthcare systems, and a variety of recreational and cultural experiences. The foundation serves the population of Springfield and a large rural geography, granting easy proximity to beautiful natural resources, including well-known tourism and retiree destinations in Branson and Lake of the Ozarks. The Foundation’s urban-rural diversity creates complex specific needs and many opportunities for philanthropic leadership.
ABOUT THE SPRINGFIELD, MO REGION:
Springfield offers a true quality of life; metro area access paired with the charm and feel of a small community and a highly affordable living index. A regional hub with large-city amenities and small-town hospitality, Springfield is filled with community, arts, nature, adventure, and history. University and college settings also make culture, arts, and academic pursuits front and center of the community. Springfield anchors the Missouri Ozarks, where lake, sports, and recreation opportunities await nearby.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) seeks a highly collaborative, transformational, continuous improvement leader. As the face of the foundation, the incoming President and CEO must have a passion for community engagement and fully embrace the beautiful, place-based culture of the Ozarks. This highly collaborative and strategic leader will be responsible for the administration of outreach, donor services, operations, and programs of the CFO. The President and CEO will be committed to exceptional service, built on the following core values: integrity, respect, leadership, and vision. Having the confidence to make decisions and step up in times of crisis, the ability to lead with integrity, and the adaptability to pivot as needed for the community are all qualities that will lead to success. The new president and CEO, who will be just the fourth in the CFO’s history, will represent the entire 58-county service area, and understand the various opportunities and challenges of both urban and rural areas in southern Missouri. The President and CEO will directly supervise the CFO Leadership Team comprised of the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President of Affiliates, Vice President of Development, and Vice President of Programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide thoughtful and sensitive leadership for the CFO staff as a consensus and bridge builder.
- Collaborate with the Executive Committee and Board of Directors to develop and implement the annual and 5-year strategic plans while ensuring that the budget, staff, programs, and priorities are aligned with the CFO’s core mission.
- Lead and manage activities to implement strategic goals and operating priorities for sustainability. Measure and report goal achievement; evaluate results and revise strategies as necessary.
- Inspire and motivate staff to achieve optimum results by delegating work appropriately, holding staff members accountable, supporting professional development opportunities, and celebrating successes.
- Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence and evaluation, consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, and communications while proposing timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals for sustainability.
- Participate regularly in community and affiliate activities to maintain and cultivate trusting relationships with stakeholders assuring the CFO’s mission is presented in a robust and positive image.
- Create and support a positive, multicultural environment that maintains and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.
- Serve as the primary Foundation spokesperson for the public and liaison with Foundation partners and affiliates.
- Develop, build, and maintain relationships with potential donors and key Foundation constituents.
- Provide support to Board members in their efforts to serve the mission of the Foundation.
- Coordinate and oversee the annual Action Plan as adopted by the Board.
- Oversight for ensuring the Foundation is fiscally responsible and adhering to sound fiscal practices.
- Primary staff to Executive, Governance, and Mission-Related Investment committees. Analyze, coordinate, and oversee all asset development activities.
- Represents the Foundation in a wide variety of community leadership roles, including convening, participating, and facilitating on a range of high-priority issues.
- In partnership with the Board, help build a diverse and inclusive Board representative of the community, highly engaged and willing to leverage and secure resources.
- Planning and supporting the development of individual’s skills and abilities.
- Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
- Ensuring that the constituent perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet constituents’ and own organization’s needs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Passion and dedication to the mission and work of the CFO.
- 5+ years of foundation, nonprofit or equivalent executive leadership experience
- BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Excellent financial acumen with the ability to read and understand complex financial statements, including a broad range of investment opportunities.
- Genuine commitment to become deeply involved in the community to build and nurture mutually beneficial relationships.
- Demonstrated understanding of philanthropy related to nonprofit organizations.
- Broad working knowledge of fundraising, resource development, and grant writing.
- Experience leading a committed team and fostering a positive work environment of ambitious goals, collaboration, accountability, healthy relationships, and inclusivity.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Skill in presenting to groups of all sizes in formal and informal settings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive base salary of $250,000-$270,000 DOE, plus a bonus, the Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers a very generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision (100% paid for employee), 403b retirement with up to 5% match, generous PTO, and more!
TO APPLY:
Community Foundation of the Ozarks has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. Please apply with your resume and cover letter formatted in Microsoft Word for immediate consideration via https://www.scionstaffing.com/job/9896.
Please address applications to:
Krista Sietsema, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
Krista@scionstaffing.com
(888) 487-8850 Extension 140
Krista Sietsema, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
Krista@scionstaffing.com
(888) 487-8850 Extension 140
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is a national award-winning executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
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