Executive Director Position Available In Knox, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Women's Fund of East Tennessee is seeking an Executive Director to lead fundraising and strategic initiatives, overseeing fund development, grantmaking, and community engagement. Responsibilities include growing the endowment, managing grants, and program oversight. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, nonprofit fundraising experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor CRM tools.
Job Description
Job Description:
Green Meadows Partners, a locally owned recruiting firm, isleading the search for Women’s Fund of East Tennessee for theirnext Executive Director.
Position OverviewThe Executive Directorleads all fundraising and strategic initiatives to advance
WFET’smission:
empowering low-income women and girls in East Tennesseethrough post-secondary education. This role oversees funddevelopment, grantmaking, community engagement, and organizationaloperations.
Green Meadows Partners, a locally owned recruiting firm,is assisting our client in the banking industry with their searchfor a Director of Compliance!
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising & Asset Development Lead efforts to grow WFET’s Endowment from $4M to $6M+ in theshort term and $10-15M by 2030. Cultivate and steward individual and corporate donors. Collaborate with ETF and Board members to secure major giftsand grants. Manage annual fundraising events and donor communications. Ensure donor data accuracy; supervise interns or contractors asneeded. Grants & Program Oversight Direct the grant selection and funding process for WFET’snetworks. Partner with grantees and stakeholders to promote programimpact. Support planning and hosting of network convenings. Leadership & Administration Manage budget and financial reporting with support from abookkeeper. Hire, evaluate, and manage any WFET staff or contractors. Work with the Board on strategic planning, board development,and governance. Prepare materials and attend all board, committee, and networkmeetings. Community & Communications Represent WFET at events, in media, and with keystakeholders. Develop communication materials and talking points. Build partnerships with similar organizations and regionalallies. Stay informed on issues affecting low-income women andgirls.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or equivalentexperience preferred. Proven leadership in nonprofit fundraising and assetdevelopment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, social media, and donor CRMtools (e.g., Neon One). #J-18808-Ljbffr
