Executive Director Yolo Community Foundation

Position Title

Executive Director

Job Type: Full-time, At-Will, Exempt

Location: Woodland, CA (hybrid/regional travel)

Reports to: Board of Directors

Salary Range (DOE): $135,000-$165,000

The Yolo Community Foundation (YCF) inspires and supports giving and provides philanthropic leadership in Yolo County. This fast-growing organization administers donor-advised funds and other philanthropic vehicles, makes grants and provides training programs to local nonprofits, and provides donor education. YCF currently has more than 100 philanthropic funds valued at over $16 million and is a partner of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.

In addition to the executive director, the YCF team currently includes a full-time program manager, a part-time operations manager, and a very part-time marketing coordinator, as well as an open headcount for a full-time fund development manager; the latter is a new role for YCF, expected to be hired by the new ED. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). to learn more about our programs and impact.

YCF is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that we are best able to carry out our mission when our staff, volunteers, and other key stakeholders offer a wide range of experiences and perspectives and are representative of our Yolo County community.

YCF seeks an executive director to lead and grow the organization. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for community, the Executive Director will oversee the growth of YCF, along with the implementation of all programs and functions. This role is ideal for someone with strong relationship skills, ambitious vision, commitment to community impact, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and participate in every aspect of YCF’s work.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mission, Vision, and Strategy: Works with the Board of Directors (BOD) to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach. Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that YCF can successfully grow and fulfill its mission into the future.
• Leadership, Management, and Governance: Responsible for leading YCF in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission. This includes supervising the daily activities of the organization, including hiring, managing, and evaluating staff. Communicates effectively with the BOD and provides, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the BOD to function properly and make informed decisions. Serves as primary spokesperson for the organization.
• Financial Performance and Viability: Responsible for the fiscal integrity of YCF. With operations manager and Board Treasurer, develops proposed annual budget and mid-year budget update. Supports and oversees operations manager (and external bookkeeper) to implement accounting system, including monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of YCF. Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, maintains appropriate cash flow, and stewarding financial resources appropriately.
• Program Delivery: Sets vision for YCF’s programs; develops new programs to serve mission and meet needs of Yolo County nonprofits, YCF fund holders, and other key stakeholders. Supports and oversees program manager in planning, executing and evaluating programs to carry out the organization’s mission.
• Fundraising and Marketing: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of YCF and develops fundholder resources to support YCF’s mission to inspire and support giving and provide philanthropic leadership. With board, develops YCF’s case for support and overall brand and story. With fund development manager, builds and executes YCF’s fund development strategy; plays key role in relationship management with current and prospective major donors.
  
  Builds and executes marketing plan, with support from marketing coordinator, to grow YCF’s visibility.
• Relationship Development and Management: Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including staff…