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THE POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n The President & CEO will play a high profile role throughout the Foundation\u2019s service area recognizing the Foundation\u2019s position as a major funder of nonprofits in the region. Reporting to the 16-member Board of Directors, the President & CEO will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Foundation\u2019s community presence, donor relations, collaborations and relations with other nonprofits, and mission achievement. It is expected that the CEO will actively participate in community activities and organizations. Salary range: $110,000 to $125,000 plus benefit package.<\/p>\n BASIC DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS <\/strong><\/p>\n The ideal candidate will have a BA or better with 7+ years of progressively more responsible senior management experience in a community foundation or comparable nonprofit organization. Strong relationship skills, financial acumen and the ability to lead and work in a small team is required. In addition, experience in the following areas is highly desirable:<\/p>\n \u2022 Nonprofit organization experience<\/p>\n \u2022 Fundraising<\/p>\n \u2022 Success in building collaborations with other organizations<\/p>\n \u2022 Grant making<\/p>\n \u2022 Marketing\/public relations including social media and CRM<\/p>\n \u2022 Estate planning\/wealth management \u2022 Strategic planning<\/p>\n \u2022 Application of technology to business problems<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS <\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Ability to meet donors where they are and address their needs<\/p>\n \u2022 Collaborative<\/p>\n \u2022 Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion<\/p>\n \u2022 Confident<\/p>\n \u2022 Dedicated to community<\/p>\n \u2022 Entrepreneurial<\/p>\n \u2022 Healthy sense of humor<\/p>\n \u2022 Respectful of others<\/p>\n \u2022 Strategic thinker<\/p>\n \u2022 Team builder<\/p>\n \u2022 Unquestionable integrity<\/p>\n \u2022 Very strong verbal and listening skills<\/p>\n \u2022 Visionary<\/p>\n Kitsap Community Foundation is located in beautiful Kitsap County and Silverdale, WA. Kitsap County is located in the picturesque central Puget Sound region of Washington State, directly between the urban areas of Seattle and Tacoma and the wilderness of the Olympic Mountains. Surrounded by the Puget Sound waterways, Kitsap County features a wide range of things to do \u2014 from outdoor recreation to wine tastings in small towns and in historic vineyards.<\/p>\n Many globally-recognized organizations are headquartered or have major facilities in the Northwest including: Boeing, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Facebook, State Farm Insurance, BNY Mellon, Columbia Bank, Key Bank and many others. Just a quick drive or ferry ride to Seattle will allow you to root on national sports teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Mariners Baseball Club, Sounders FC, Seattle Storm WNBA and the Thunderbirds hockey team.<\/p>\n Although the Pacific Northwest is known for its rain, the area is actually far from one of the wettest places in the United States. Summers boast gorgeous mid-70 to 80 degree weather and mild winters occasionally see a few days of snow. The region provides the absolute perfect destination for snow and water sports, plus golf, hiking and camping.<\/p>\n For more information on living in Kitsap County go to www.kitsapgov.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Application and Selection Process <\/strong><\/p>\n Applications received by 5:00 p.m. on February 12, 2021 are assured full consideration. It is wise to apply earlier if possible because additional application materials may be requested. It is anticipated that final candidate interviews will be held the week of March 29, 2021 with a decision made shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n To register as a candidate or view more information, please go to: http:\/\/www.hagelsearch.com\/kcf <\/a><\/p>\n All submissions will be acknowledged and will be held in strict confidence. Finalists for the position will be required to participate in a behavioral assessment. The assessment is web-based, takes about 75 minutes to complete, and helps match the candidate\u2019s traits with the desired traits detailed above. All results are held strictly confidential.<\/p>\n Contact Information<\/strong><\/p>\n For further information please contact: Frank Hagel (253) 572-2439 x304 or Marcia Walker (253) 572- 2439 x310. Or email: frank@hagel.net<\/a> or marcia@hagel.net<\/a>. DO NOT submit your application to these email addresses.<\/p>\n