President & CEO

The President & CEO of Greater Toledo Community Foundation (GTCF) provides overall leadership and has ultimate responsibility for the performance of the organization. As a community convener, the President is a catalyst in bringing people together, fostering connections, facilitating meaningful interactions within the community and encouraging collaboration.

The President & CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors and leadership team advising and assisting with all aspects of the Foundation and its endowment and pass through funds. The President will provide creative leadership and work collaboratively with community leaders to identify vital priorities and maintain the growth and improvement of the organization, its donor base and its assets.

The President & CEO is a community visionary, the steward for the GTCF culture and a role model for the organization’s core values. The President will energize and empower the organization to fulfill its mission.

Reports to: Greater Toledo Community Foundation Board of Directors

Job Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the GTCF leadership team and Board of Directors, set a north star caliber vision and strategy that excites and engages all internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate a clear vision, strategy and direction to ensure understanding across all constituencies and stakeholders
• Establish and implement current and long-range goals, objectives, strategies and policies of the Foundation, subject to the discretion and approval of its Board of Directors, and evaluate progress and performance to stated goals
• Lead, guide and direct the leadership team in the execution of day-to-day operations of the Foundation to ensure the organization and its departments are operating efficiently and effectively
• Spearhead the development of critical expertise and talent within the organization and serve as the champion for having the right people in the right roles
• Define, promote and represent a compelling and recognizable GTCF brand
• Shape GTCF’s role as community convener, civic leader, grant maker, philanthropic partner and charitable giving vehicle
• Work with the community to assess and prioritize needs, marshal resources and create partnerships to fill those needs
• Be a catalyst for community change supported by an independent needs assessment
• Serve as a leader in facilitating conversations and promoting collaboration
• Serve as GTCF’s chief spokesperson and representative
• Stay informed about community trends, issues and developments, adapting strategies and approaches accordingly
• Promote diversity, equity and inclusion activities and employ anti-racist practices and principles

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
• General management skills and demonstrated ability to apply them to the imperatives of an organization
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, financial management and investment oversight
• Significant change leadership
• Experience with nonprofits or community foundations as a board member or leader
• Experience in major gift fundraising or high level sales experience

Preferred Attributes or Qualifications:

• Knowledge/experience in the area of charitable tax law

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A passion for community building and the ability to engage with diverse groups of people
• A networker with the ability to influence others
• Is empathetic and understanding of others; serves as a connector/convener
• Proven leadership/track record of building inclusive and impactful leadership teams and culture
• Sees and believes in the potential of others; brings out the best in people
• Has a history of developing great relationships
• Adept at “making the ask” or “closing the deal”
• Ability to bring teams and groups together around tough decisions
• Significant personal integrity, exemplary ethical standards and resilience
• Outstanding communication through multiple channels and with a variety of audiences