What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director (part-time, contract) The Calahan Foundation position at Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy?
Title : Executive Director
Location : Hybrid
Status : Part-time, independent contractor
Salary : $40,000
Reports to : Shirley Calahan, Co-Founder and Vice President; Edward Calahan, Co-Founder and President
Desired start date : Q1 2025
About the Calahan Foundation
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The Calahan Foundation embraces the mission of “giving a hand out to give a hand up” through its community outreach and scholarship programs. What began in 2009 as a series of community-based events, including toy and coat drives for local families, has expanded significantly to now include an annual cohort of students receiving four-year scholarships in its Calahan League of College Scholars (CLoCS) Mentoring Program. The Calahans are a close-knit, dedicated and dynamic family who are looking to grow their reach and impact, particularly through the Foundation’s scholarship and mentoring programs with high school and college students. Learn more about the work of the family through the Calahan Foundation at https : / / www.calahanfoundation.org /
The Opportunity : Executive Director
The Executive Director oversees the Foundation’s programs and strategic planning; budgeting and financial administration; fundraising and development; and external relations. This role works closely with the board president and vice president to support board governance. It is an external-facing role responsible for building and cultivating relationships and leading outreach to several key stakeholder groups. The two priority areas for the incoming Executive Director are overseeing the Foundation’s annual scholarship program and developing a fundraising and development plan that includes annual, individual, corporate, and foundation giving with a focus on significant growth. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with experience in nonprofit fundraising who is looking for part-time, flexible work with a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate is both highly relational and skilled at project management, enjoys bringing creativity and efficiency to their work, and would be energized by supporting students with scholarship funding to support their successful matriculation through college.
More information in the full position description and online application can be found at the link below!
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Salary : $40,000
