Greehey Family Foundation | Executive Director

Executive Director - The Greehey Family Foundation

The Greehey Family Foundation has been dedicated to improving the lives of San Antonio’s most underserved residents for more than two decades. Founded by Bill and Louree Greehey, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that strengthen families, uplift youth, care for the elderly, and assist those experiencing homelessness or hardship. With annual grantmaking of approximately $15 million, the Foundation serves as a catalyst for positive change across the region.

The Foundation is hiring its first Executive Director to lead the organization into the next phase of philanthropic impact.

The Executive Director (ED) will lead in close collaboration with the Board of Directors (family members) and staff in a hands-on manner, shaping strategy, creating new processes, and building systems. This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished nonprofit leader to steward a significant philanthropic resource and make a meaningful difference in a vibrant Texas community.

Candidates should demonstrate excellent planning, facilitation, interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of organizational and team management. The ED serves as the chief executive officer, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and acting as the primary liaison between the Board, family members, grantee partners, and the philanthropic community. The role requires a collaborative leader who translates the Foundation’s mission and values into meaningful action while building trust and fostering excellence across the organization.

• Direct the Foundation’s grantmaking program, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and mission while overseeing grant evaluation, application review, inquiry responses, grant reports, and recommendation preparation for Board consideration
• Establish and oversee evaluation and data collection systems to measure grantmaking effectiveness and track progress toward stated outcomes
• Champion excellence, innovation, and impact throughout the organization, modeling the Foundation’s values in all activities
• Facilitate the development of a strategic plan and lead implementation by setting clear priorities, allocating resources effectively, strengthening operations, and ensuring organizational alignment toward common goals
• Model and drive excellence, impact and innovation in service of the Foundation’s mission
• Maintain strategic awareness of emerging challenges and opportunities affecting the Foundation, its grantees, and the broader philanthropic sector; lead efforts to address and adjust actions as appropriate
• Oversee and motivate a high-performing team united by shared purpose and values of integrity, mutual respect, and trust
• Develop and maintain operational systems and procedures that drive efficiency, transparency, and adherence to philanthropic best practices
• Articulate the Foundation’s vision with passion and clarity to inspire internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and communications with current/prospective grantees, current staff, other funders, philanthropic organizations, nonprofits and community organizations
• Oversee management of the Foundation’s physical properties, assets, and contracts with consultants/vendors

• Cultivate an effective, trust-based working relationship with the Board and family members, serving as a valued thought partner through consistent, transparent communication
• Arrange and attend Board and future committee meetings including preparation of agendas; oversee materials development; implement board directives; communicate with the Board between meetings for status updates
• Support the work of the Board of Directors – acting as a strategic partner to develop and implement a plan for how to maximize impact in the communities served
• Implement Board-approved organizational policies, procedures, and plans, and regularly report on progress on key metrics and milestones
• Support the development, training and engagement of the next generation of the Greehey family and…