Board Relations:  Communicates fully and frequently with the Board of Directors.  Assists Chairman with preparation and follow‐up actions related to Board meetings.  Serves as a consultant (ex officio) on all Board committees.  Facilitates preparation and follow‐up actions related to committee meetings.

Operations:  Overseeing the daily and long-term operations of the Foundation and its staff, including recruiting, employing, releasing, and supervising staff and defining job responsibilities.  Performs verbal and/or written evaluations of personnel.  Informs Board of personnel and staffing issues as appropriate.

Program Administration:  Oversees the Foundation’s development, grant-making and public relations programs. Develops new programming ideas and initiatives to benefit the Foundation – defining and refining grant-making guidelines and presenting to Board for input and approval.  Designs, reviews, maintains and implements all operational policies and guidelines for the Foundation and presents these to the Board for their input and approval.

Fiscal Management:  Oversees fiscal policies and procedures approved by the Board. Monitors operating budget on an ongoing basis and reviews and approves all operating expenses. Works with contract accountant(s) on monthly financial reports, quarterly fund statements and annual audit reports

Development:  Represents the Foundation to the general public – educating and assisting citizens, businesses and other nonprofit organizations in their understanding of the Foundation’s mission, interests and concerns.  Promotes charitable contributions to the Foundation and oversees all fundraising campaigns or activities.  Maintains contemporary skills and knowledge within the field of philanthropy – attending seminars and professional training institutes as appropriate.
Community Relations:  Provide and assist staff with consultation to nonprofit organizations and their leadership on issues and services such as fundraising, strategic planning, etc.  Participates in community meetings and activities designed to coordinate, strengthen, and promote nonprofit sector interests and organizations – representing the Foundation and its priorities. Participates in and networks with local, state, and national organizations’ efforts that are consistent with the Foundation’s mission.

Stakeholder Relations:  Maintain close personal contact with the existing donor community, including, but not limited to banks, financial advisors, CPA’s, estate attorneys, individuals, families, and local non-profit foundations to enhance the image and personal relationships between current and future donors and the foundation.  Organize regular luncheons, social events, and other times of planned one on one interaction, including board leadership, with this group, to maintain a positive image of the foundation and encourage continued support of this vital core of key stakeholders.

Marketing: Develops and maintains marketing promotional material that helps educate board members, prospective donors and nonprofit investors of the unique value proposition and financial benefits that can be achieved by investing in the foundation.

Other: As requested by the Board of Directors.