Back to top

President

Position: 
President
Organization Name: 
The Community's Foundation
Website: 
http://www.TCFhelps.org
Job Type: 
Executive/Management
Position Description/Overview: 

 

Job Title: President

Apply At: https://form.jotform.com/The_Communitys_Foundation/FTPresidentTCF

Reports To: Reports Directly to, and works collaboratively with, the Board of Directors

Work Type: Full Time, Exempt

Work Mode: Hybrid

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

Office Location: Ridley Park, PA

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, Retirement Plan with Employer Matching, Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance

Organizational Summary: The Community’s Foundation (TCF) connects volunteers and donors to support grants, programs, and scholarships that change lives in Delco. You can learn more about TCF’s work, at: www.TCFhelps.org.

There are two Community Foundations serving Delaware County, PA.  This unique situation has allowed TCF to focus on the niche of:

  • Awarding small to mid-size grants to grassroots nonprofits
  • Managing secondary, post-secondary, and graduate scholarship programs
  • Fiscally sponsoring grassroots, volunteer-led charitable initiatives

Organizational History:  TCF was founded in 1985, as the parent corporation of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, PA.  In 1997, Taylor Hospital was sold to the Crozer-Keystone System, and TCF was reimagined as a community foundation that served 5 communities in Southeast Delco, while also operating Taylor Hospice. In 2018, TCF sold Taylor Hospice and acquired Delaware County Community Foundation (DCCF), which extended TCF’s geographic reach to all of Delaware County, PA, and expanded our program portfolio to include Agency Funds, Community-Advised Funds (CAFs), Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), and Field of Interest Funds (FOIs).

Since 2018, TCF has increased assets under management by 14%, increased grantmaking by 93%, increased volunteer count by 322%, and increased contributions by 338%.  TCF has seen particularly rapid expansion in fiscally sponsored projects, an area where the organization anticipates continued, rapid, exponential growth.

Job Summary:  The President is the key leader responsible for advancing TCF’s mission through strategic leadership, marketing, human resources management, operational oversight, program oversight, financial oversight, development & fundraising management, and board engagement. TCF’s President is a civic leader, who is the chief spokesperson for the organization. This role demands a visionary approach to elevate TCF’s reputation and impact in Delco.

File: 
PDF icon C PRESIDENTJobDescription. FT.pdf
Key Responsibilities: 

Duties:

  • Strategic Leadership
    • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to develop and execute strategic plans, in a manner that aligns with TCF’s mission and values
    • Identify and pursue opportunities to expand TCF’s influence and impact
    • Serve as an active and visible spokesperson for TCF, enhancing the foundation’s reputation and reach
    • Ensure that the organizational values of collaboration, cooperation, and consensus are upheld personally and fostered within the organization as a whole
  • Marketing Management
    • Raise the visibility of TCF throughout the county
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan to ensure consistent branding & messaging, while reaching key donors, prospects, partners, governmental leaders, and the public-at-large
  • Human Resources Management
    • Recruit, nurture, challenge, and retain highly qualified and motivated staff
    • Delegate specific responsibilities with appropriate authority
    • Retain an organizational culture of accountability
    • Foster open communication and collaboration
  • Development & Fundraising Management
    • Be the primary external face of TCF, in highlighting the value of philanthropy in Delco
    • Cultivate and nurture relationships with diverse donors, partners, and community leaders to enhance philanthropic support
    • Develop and execute comprehensive development and fundraising strategies that will
      • Align with the organization’s strategic goals
      • Grow TCF’s board-directed endowment
      • Grow TCF’s unrestricted contributions
      • Develop and execute a planned giving strategy
      • Assure outstanding service, stewardship, and responsiveness to Donors
    • Oversee the Advancement Coordinator as they
      • Process Donations
      • Coordinate Communications
  • Operational Oversight
    • Provide oversight of day-to-day operations
    • With the Staff, set & comply with procedures that align with TCF’s policies/plans/fiscal controls
    • Develop and execute a comprehensive property & technology plan to ensure efficient & cost-effective operations
    • Work to increase administrative efficiency to maximize staff and volunteer time
    • Oversee the Operations Coordinator as they
      • Coordinate Accounts Payable
      • Coordinate Operations
      • Coordinate Volunteers & Intern
  • Program Oversight
    • Ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services, while managing for future growth
    • Monitor community needs and priorities, by creating and maintaining strong relationships with non-profit organizations, partners, and community leaders
    • Participate in local, regional, and national philanthropic circles, in order to stay informed about best practices
    • Recruit and onboard Agency Funds, CAFs (fiscally sponsored projects), DAFs (Donor Advised Funds), and FOIs (Field of Interest Funds), with the goal of supporting twice as many funds by 2030
    • Oversee the Program Directors as they design, implement, and evaluate TCF’s grant and scholarship programs; increase efficiencies and standardization across programs
    • Oversee the Program Director, as they
      • Develop and Implement Program Strategy
      • Manage Agency Funds, DAFs, and FOIs
      • Oversee CAFs
      • Oversee Program Specialist and Program Analyst
  • Financial & Risk Oversight
    • Possess a working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing public charities and DAFs
    • With the Board, set & comply with policies that align with TCF’s mission and vision, and allow the organization to operate in an ethical, legal, cost-effective, and efficient manner
    • Work with legal counsel, auditors, investment advisors, insurance advisors, and contracted vendors to improve outcomes & reduce risk
    • Oversee the Controller as they
      • Develop budgets, financial plans, and projections
      • Prepare financial reports
      • Coordinate auditers
      • Prepare federal & state filings
    • Monitor daily banking, accounting, treasury, and internal controls
  • Board Engagement
    • Assist in recruiting and onboarding a diverse and inclusive Board of Directors that is representative of the community we serve
    • Work as an effective partner with the Board in setting vision and strategy
    • Provide the Board with accurate, timely, and comprehensive information, guidance, and recommendations to support informed decision-making
    • Create measurable short and long-term goals and objectives; measure & report progress
    • Communicate frequently and transparently with the Board of Directors, to ensure the Board and staff are working in sync
    • Assist in planning and preparation of Agendas, Minutes, and Action Plans
  • Ensure complete and accurate record-keeping
  • Other duties, as assigned by Board of Directors
Qualifications: 

Required Skills and Preferred Background:

We are seeking a Delco resident, with exceptional organizational leadership skills.  The incumbent’s experience should include developing and implementing strategic, tactical, and operational plans, solving complex business issues, and successfully managing staff in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of the organization.  Incumbent must possess impeccable credentials in regard to integrity, trust, and working in the best interest of others.  Exceptional interpersonal and public relations skills are necessary, as is the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Skills
    • Ability to effectively communicate TCF’s mission & strategic goals
    • Ability to formulate & execute long-range plans
    • Ability to analyze and respond to complex and/or urgent situations
    • Ability to coach, supervise, & motivate staff
    • Ability to build and strengthen relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
    • Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
    • Ability to utilize: Microsoft Office, Online Forms Software, Grants Management Software, and Donor Software
  • Required Characteristics
    • Visionary
    • Adaptable
    • Detail-Oriented
    • Collaborative
    • Discreet, able to handle confidential issues in a professional manner
    • Deep commitment to TCF’s mission
  • Preferred Background
  • Advanced degree, plus at least 5 years of leadership experience
  • A long-term track record of overseeing fundraising strategy (including 6-Figure+ Gifts)


The Community’s Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary/Benefits: 

Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience

How to Apply: 

TCF's Website

or

Direct Link to Job Application

Deadline: 
November 29, 2024
Contact for Additional information: 

Current President (Through December 2nd): Heather Finnegan, Heather@TCFhelps.org

Interim President (November 11th, Onwards): Lauren Sustersic, Lauren@TCFhelps.org