Position Profile -PFund Foundation-Executive Director

Ballinger|Leafblad is proud to present the following information on behalf of our client, the Philanthrofund Foundation (PFund Foundation) and a retained search for the Executive Director

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PHILANTHROFUND FOUNDATION

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PRESENTING OUR CLIENT—THE PFUND FOUNDATION

The Philanthrofund Foundation (PFund Foundation) traces its roots back to 1987, when four friends joined together to create a modest fund of $2,000 aimed at supporting and developing their LGBT community.

Today, PFund’s core fund has grown substantially, and the non-profit organization remains true to its key goals of strengthening and celebrating LGBT communities. PFund is a foundation advancing social justice for LGBT communities in the Upper Midwest through its grant and scholarships programs. The current assets of the organization are $1.2 million.

PFund has grown to become a vibrant and vital community foundation, thanks to support over the years from thousands of individual donors and hundreds of volunteers. The foundation now annually awards around $150,000 in dollars in grants and scholarships to LGBT-related individuals and organizations throughout the Upper Midwest – in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

The organization is governed by a committed, capable and diverse board of directors. A strategic plan guides the organization with goals in five areas: More Resources and Funding; Stronger Regional Connections; A Powerful LGBT Movement in the Upper Midwest; Strong Community Leadership and Vision; A Strong LGBT Community Foundation.

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AND CULTURE

VisionPFund Foundation is a catalyst in building communities in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest where gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people are celebrated and live free from discrimination, violence, invisibility and isolation.

MissionPFund is a vital resource and community builder for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and allied communities by providing grants and scholarships, developing leaders, and inspiring giving.

PRESENTING THE TWIN CITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are a unique blend of small town and major cosmopolitan hub. Both urban cores boast a thriving business atmosphere. Minneapolis is the larger and more commercial of the two cities, and Saint Paul, as the state capital, is home to state government and has a more historical vibe. Outside of the central downtowns, however, both cities have many distinct neighborhoods, and many residents identify more with their individual neighborhood as well as with the larger city as a whole.

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Both cities share a common root of being river towns, and the outdoors is still a major attraction for residents and tourists alike to this day. In addition to the mighty Mississippi River, there are over 100 lakes (over 900 including the suburbs), over 250 parks, and miles of biking and walking trails. Nearly every weekend in the summer there are several outdoor active events for participants and spectators--triathlons, biking races, running races, boat races, water skiing competitions, golf tournaments, and more.

The active lifestyle of the Twin Cities residents doesn't lie dormant during the winter. There are miles of cross-country skiing trails, several downhill ski areas within an hour drive, ice skating, snowmobile riding, sledding, and--of course--ice fishing.

For those who prefer activity of the spectator variety, the Twin Cities are home to the major sports teams: Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx (current WNBA champions), Minnesota United FC (soccer), and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse). There is also a minor league baseball team, the Saint Paul Saints.

The Twin Cities have hosted the World Series, Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball Finals, the USGA U. S. Open, the PGA Championship, and the Special Olympics. In 2014, Target Field will be the setting for baseball's All-Star Game, and, in 2018, the Super Bowl will be played in a newly built state-of-the-art stadium.

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The University of Minnesota provides plenty of athletic entertainment as well. The newly-constructed TCF Bank stadium brought football back outdoors and back to the campus. The football team has qualified for bowl games the past several years. The women's basketball team was selected to play in the NCAA tournament, and the men's basketball team won the NIT tournament in coach Richard Pitino's first year. The women’s hockey team narrowly missed a WCHA “three-peat” in 2014 and the men’s hockey team was the #1 overall seed for the NCAA tournament. The volleyball team and wrestling squad are consistently ranked among the top ten in their respective sports.

But the Twin Cities have more to offer than participatory and spectator sporting events. There are countless arts and culture offerings here. The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra has a reputation as one of the top orchestras in the world. Since the early 1960s, the Guthrie Theatre has staged A-plus shows from the classical to the contemporary. Popular national shows and performers also tour through the Twin Cities year round at stages in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and at the University. There are over 30 theatre venues, 10 dance companies, and 30 classical music groups in the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alone.

For the museumgoer, there are over 60 museums in the Twin Cities. The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children's Museum (both in Saint Paul) are highly interactive learning and fun experiences for the entire family. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has a collection of over 100,000 pieces. The Walker Art Center has been called "possibly the best contemporary art museum in the U. S." by Newsweek, and has over 11,000 pieces. Not to be outdone, the area's Wiesman Art Museum is also a contemporary art destination, and the Frank Gehry-designed building is a work of art itself.

Beyond the outdoor, sports, entertainment, and culture, perhaps the biggest attraction for the Twin Cities is the lifestyle. Forbes hailed Minneapolis and Saint Paul as the nation's healthiest cities. USA Today named Saint Paul as North America's "Most Romantic City." The area has been recognized as having the nations “best park system.” The Twin Cities offer award-winning restaurants (several chefs have been regional James Beard Award winners). In addition to the popular Mall of America, there are plenty of unique shopping districts in both cities

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(including the Dinkytown neighborhood next to the University's Minneapolis campus), and in the suburbs. And--most importantly for some--no sales tax on clothing.

PRESENTING THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR…Philanthrofund Foundation (PFund) is proud of its history and looking toward the future. The Foundation is searching for a new Executive Director to take a long-term view and lead the foundation in its work of advancing social justice for LGBT communities in the upper Midwest. The Executive Director will be responsible for fundraising and overall management of this thriving regional foundation. This leader will be responsible for maintaining and growing a large individual donor base, maintaining relationships with philanthropic, non-profit, business and community leaders across the Upper Midwest and strengthening national ties to strategic partners.

The Executive Director reports to the Chair of the PFund board of directors and oversees a staff of full-time and part-time professionals. The position had previously been held for three and a half years by two co-directors.

PFund is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and enthusiastic leader, with a background in philanthropy, nonprofit, or community leadership. The Executive Director will lead PFund in executing its strategic plan and will oversee the implementation of PFund’s innovative and community based grant and scholarships programs. The Executive Director will also oversee the continued implementation of initiatives, such as the Racial Equity Initiative, the aging initiative and the work stemming from the current QReach regional assessment program. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in achieving revenue goals and shaping a dynamic staff team, and have an abiding passion for serving and strengthening LGBT communities in the Upper Midwest.

THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Provide exceptional leadership to a small and growing community foundation, including managing a current staff, occasional contract staff, and continually assessing the capacity of the organization; Serve as the Chief development and fundraising officer for the foundation and responsible for major donor cultivation, corporate and business sponsorships, and growing the donor base within the community;Manage all financial aspects of the foundation, including programming and administrative budgets, annual external audits and tax filings; Ensuring the stability and growth of the grants and scholarships programs, as well as other special initiatives; Serve as the public face, champion and ambassador of PFund, representing the foundation at local, regional and national convening’s, meetings, and key stakeholder gatherings;

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Enhance and grow the visibility of the foundation;Cultivate strategic partnerships to advance the mission and vision of the foundation;Participate within the philanthropic sector while positioning Pfund as a leader in LGBT philanthropy. Maintain positive relations and open communications with the board of directors. Plan for board meeting presentations and keep the board informed about issues and opportunities for the foundation.

THE DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The Executive Director will be a dynamic leader who is focused on increased visibility and viability for the foundation as well as collaboration and positive long-term relationships with stakeholders from around the PFund Foundation and beyond. They will:

Possess a minimum of five years leadership experience with experience successfully executing strategies in partnership with the stakeholders, funders, and donors;

Have an understanding of philanthropic leadership in the regional and national LGBT community and the role of community foundations within that landscape;

Bring a passion and experience in fundraising and advancement including having met and exceeded fundraising goals;

Experience creating and successfully executing a development plan or fundraising campaign;

Demonstrate a proven ability to build lasting relationships with individual and institutional donors;

Experience with managing, hiring, and effectively structuring staff and staff positions;

A commitment to on-going development of staff skills and abilities; Experience managing successful strategic initiatives in public, nonprofit

and/or philanthropic sectors; Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with

experience in public speaking and communicating social justice and equity values;

Establish credibility within a wide range of communities from demonstrated commitment to working with people from a wide range of cultural, socio-economic, age and professional backgrounds;

Demonstrate commitment to advancing LGBT equality and social justice; Demonstrate knowledge or be willing to become knowledgeable about the

region in which the organization works--Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

The Executive Director will be a capable and thoughtful leader of people and will demonstrate the following leadership characteristics:

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Strategic management skills with demonstrated experience formulating and implementing strategies to serve a variety of constituents. Possesses both the wisdom and the savvy to determine which initiatives are important enough to champion and which ones to relinquish.

Ability and commitment to develop the professional skills of staff. Demonstrated leadership in leveraging new and emerging technology to

support organizational strategies. Personal characteristics which distinguish the incumbent as being an effective

leader: team builder, service-oriented, decisive and result-oriented, and committed to improvement.

The Executive Director will have exemplary communication and planning skills, furthering their ability to bring together disparate teams, enhance collaboration and inclusion and foster a learning environment.

Specific attributes of the Executive Director include:

A visionary style and approach that enhances the standing of the foundation among many stakeholder groups.

Ability to work cooperatively with stakeholders to develop new programs consistent with the strategy, goals and direction of the Foundation.

Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize issues in a rapidly changing environment.

Demonstrated understanding and ability to articulate the nature and purpose of the Foundation within the philanthropy landscape.

Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills with a demonstrated record of establishing effective working relationships with diverse populations and functions, both internal and external to the organization. A demonstrated ability to work with stakeholders enhance and deepen inclusion in all ways.

Demonstrated ability to work closely with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, in addition to capably representing the institution on advisory boards, committees, and other policy formulating or recommending groups. Evidence of positive performance with regard to responses to inquiries from various external groups.

Leadership CompetenciesThe Executive Director will be an individual who: leads strategically lives the organization’s values delivers results understands self celebrates diversity works collaboratively inspires commitment

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innovates nimbly navigates through change The Executive Director will be a relationship builder who will continue and further the work of Foundation. The Executive Director will be someone who others describe as: collaborative, collegial, thoughtful, strategic/innovative, credible and calm. When differences of opinion or approach arise, he or she can be counted on to take a broad view, assure that all voices are heard, and skillfully lead teams to consensus.

THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

The compensation package is based on experience and includes participation in the PFund Foundation’s benefits plan.

BALLINGER|LEAFBLAD INVITES YOU TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

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