POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESIDENT & CEO
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation based in Scottsdale, AZ, seeks a visionary and exceptional organizational leader to serve as its next President & CEO.
JOB SUMMARY
The President & CEO is responsible for managing the human and financial resources of the Foundation with a deep appreciation for cultural sites and education. This position requires an approachable and personable leader who can engage the public and develop relationships with allied organizations and donors to secure funding for the preservation and programming at two of the most singular sites in the country - Taliesin and Taliesin West.
MISSION
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation inspires people to discover and embrace an architecture for better living through meaningful connections to nature, the arts, and each other.
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Organization was founded by Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) to be the repository of his life’s work. The Foundation engages in a broad range of activities that includes education, preservation, and influencing the development of architecture and design through collaborations.
THE POSITION
Position Summary
The President & CEO is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the organization to achieve the Foundation’s mission, vision, strategy, annual fundraising goals, and multi-year objectives. The CEO is focused on the long-term sustainability of the Foundation, accomplished through robust fundraising and day-to-day operations. This involves management of a senior staff of six, supervising an overall staff of 100, and a $12 million annual operating budget. The CEO reports directly to the Board of Trustees and works closely with staff leadership to advance mission-oriented activities within each department.
The CEO will be a confident and engaging team leader, diplomat, and relationship builder with strong business acumen. The CEO will convincingly communicate to the Foundation’s diverse constituencies and possess the imagination, clarity of vision, and operational aptitude to anticipate future opportunities and challenges and develop achievable solutions.
THE PERSON
Qualifications & Experience
- The successful candidate should have a minimum of ten years of experience in senior-level leadership and management in a comparably sized or larger non-profit or for-profit setting.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising with a proven track record of successful fundraising and established connections with philanthropists, donors, and business leaders dedicated to the arts and education, preferably within Arizona but also beyond.
- Exemplary managerial skills; ability to inspire, lead and delegate.
- Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen and revenue-generating capabilities.
- Proven ability to develop approaches to partnerships, collaborations, and relationships that can advance the Foundation’s mission.
- Proven ability to manage priorities and workflow, handle multiple projects, delegate accountably, and meet deadlines.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Vision and Strategy
- Provide inspired, forward-thinking leadership for the continued growth of the Foundation while remaining focused on the mission of the organization.
- Maximize the value of the Foundation’s assets to the public and the design profession.
- Implement and manage the new five-year strategic plan and lead the development of the 2030 strategic plan.
- Work closely with the Board, in collaboration with senior staff, to formulate and communicate overall goals and priorities, and with the Board committees to develop and execute strategic and operational plans.
External Relations
- Represent the Foundation to local, regional, national, and international communities, reaching out to engage potential corporate, governmental, civic, community, and cultural partners.
- Work with other Frank Lloyd Wright sites and aligned organizations to advance the mission of the Foundation and promote Mr. Wright’s relevance and impact.
- Collaborate productively with the leadership of Taliesin Preservation Inc. (TPI), our partner organization in Spring Green, WI.
Program Leadership
- Manage and develop the Foundation’s multi-site, multi-dimensional assets, including Taliesin, Taliesin West, Taliesin Institute, and the collections.
Financial Management
- Focus and emphasize the long-term sustainability of the Foundation by increasing private and public funding while growing the endowment.
- Oversee implementation and develop annual operating and capital budgets to ensure effective and responsible fiscal practices.
- Collaborate and engage with the Board, staff, and other stakeholders to increase grants and attract donors.
- Work with the senior staff to oversee all policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the highest level of efficiency and quality throughout the organization.
SALARY, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION
The target salary for this position is $250,000 annually depending on experience. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided, for which a general overview can be found on the Foundation’s website at www.franklloydwright.org/careers. This position is based out of the Foundation’s corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ and allows for limited hybrid presence.
TO SUBMIT CANDIDATE MATERIALS
All application materials, including a cover letter and resume, should be submitted via the Foundation’s website at www.franklloydwright.org/careers or directly at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2710100/Frank-Lloyd-Wright-Foundation/President-CEO
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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