Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) President and CEO Position Description The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation is seeking a seasoned leader to engage the community and build the leadership and philanthropic support required to create a vibrant and sustainable community in North Tahoe. Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation connects people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative and effective community, and supporting the leadership needed to tackle challenges and create opportunities that will build a more nurturing environment for all. TTCF serves communities along the lake from the North Shore in the East to Emerald Bay in the West, and to North East Truckee, Donner Summit, Soda Springs and surrounding communities. TTCF has been building philanthropy in North Tahoe through its work with donors, nonprofits and communities for more than a decade. Established through the vision of William Hewlett and the commitment of community leaders, TTCF opened its doors in 1998 and has grown to serve thousands of people and awarding over $10,000,000 in grants and scholarships since inception. Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations create charitable funds that help meet the challenges of the region. TTCF offers a variety of financial and programmatic vehicles to connect donors to causes, from immediate basic human needs to field-of-interest funds. Gifts allow the Foundation to respond quickly to the needs of the growing community, providing leadership and direction through proactive grants to non-profit organizations throughout the Foundation s region. The Foundation s assets, approximately $20 million, are held in trust and managed by an external professional investment advisor. TTCF has over 75 funds with more than 3,000 donors contributing to the support of the hundreds of nonprofits at work in the region. More than 200 grants are awarded annually in the following areas: Arts and culture Education and youth development Environment, conservation, and animal welfare Health and human services Since 2008 the Foundation has focused its discretionary grantmaking on basic needs due to the challenges created in the area from the recession of 2007/2008. TTCF is governed by an active, committed 13-member volunteer Board of Directors, comprised of the region s civic and business leaders. Learn more about the Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation at: www.ttcf.net Position Overview The President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), under the guidance of the Board of Directors, manages and leads all aspects of the Foundation while overseeing a professional staff providing donor development, planned giving and consultation services, public relations and marketing, grant-making and program support, financial management and oversight, human resource management and staff and board development, and project and community collaborative/leadership efforts. Beyond these
Page 2 of 5 responsibilities, the CEO is responsible for the public accountability and legal obligations of the Foundation. The CEO is the Foundation's chief asset developer and is charged with fully engaging the Board of Directors and staff to achieve the Foundation's asset building goals. The CEO will lead the Board of Directors in developing a multi-year strategic/business planning process supported by the development of a strategic communications plan. The CEO will be responsible for implementing, leading, and managing the plan. Guided by this roadmap for growth, the CEO will lead, expand and manage TTCF s: Donor and fundraising efforts; Community, program and project development; Multi-pronged collaborative efforts with other organizations; Day-to-day operational effectiveness. TTCF currently has an annual operating budget of nearly $600,000 which supports the work of the CEO, a fulltime Administrative Director, 6 part-time professional staff and many volunteers. The Region The North Tahoe area is magnificently beautiful and one of the most popular and desirable locations in the Western United States. Lake Tahoe is considered the jewel of the High Sierra, one of the deepest and bluest lakes in the world. At 6,229 feet above sea level, Lake Tahoe is the highest lake of its size in the United States. From the lake, there is a stunning 180 degree panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada Mountains which rise to over 10,000 feet in the region. Visitors traveling to the North Lake Tahoe region generate a substantial portion of the area s economic activity. The region provides a rich offering of world class winter sports and summer outdoor activities. Much of the local economy depends on visitors and owners of vacation homes (part-time residents) who contribute significantly to businesses that provide accommodations and entertainment in the region. Exquisite destination resorts and restaurants draw repeat visitors who often choose to retire or relocate within the communities around the Lake after developing a love of the area over many years. North Tahoe has approximately 68,000 permanent residents with a substantial number of 2 nd homeowners (depending upon the season) easily more than doubling this number. The region is complex in governance with two states, four counties and multiple city and municipal entities. The needs of the community are typical of those found in areas with a significant service economy. Current and Recent Foundation Initiatives The Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, a regional collaborative comprised of 40 community based organizations who vision and work together to create a safe and healthy environment for children, youth, and families. Speak Your Peace was a campaign to improve communication by reminding ourselves of the basic principles of respect. In 2009-10, TTCF conducted a large community campaign to
Page 3 of 5 encourage people to use the nine tools of civility when engaged in public debate. At that time, nearly every public body plus over 1,000 citizens signed up to practice civility using these tools. TTCF recently coordinated a Call to Action, a weekend fundraising initiative to support basic operating requirements of local nonprofits hit hard by the economic decline. TTCF, along with many community partners, convened a community forum to discuss suicide prevention. Over 75 people attended this gathering at which strategies and ideas were shared for keeping our youth safe, resilient and thriving. The Queen of Hearts Women s Fund, officially launched in February 2006, with the goal to identify 1,000 women to give a minimum of $1,000 and raise $1 million dollars within 1 year. This goal was exceeded and $1.3 million has been raised to date and membership continues to grow. The fund is an opportunity to learn and participate in philanthropic giving, while tapping the influence and power of the women of the community. TTCF has launched a New Funds Initiative to expand its grantmaking and internally capacity. Responsibilities The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation seeks a new President/CEO to provide dynamic and forward-thinking leadership, to fulfill TTCF s vision and mission. The President/CEO will serve as the key spokesperson and face of TTCF to its grantees, donors, community members. The successful candidate will have a diverse mix of experience and skills to promote philanthropy and giving throughout TTCF s region, lead grantmaking and evaluation, and advance the foundation s role in civic engagement. LEADERSHIP Grow the foundation using methods to excite and engage donors to strengthen and build directed and endowment assets; Fulfill the organization's strategic goals and operating budget requirements; Be a respected leader representing TTCF in the community and in local, state, regional and national philanthropic circles bringing to the region the best ideas and practices for building effective responses to community needs; Work with Board officers and members to provide leadership, information, and support that enhance the governance of TTCF; Lead the Board in developing a strategic plan and communications strategy; Elevate the level of leadership, influence and recognition of TTCF in the community; Identify issues and provide information, guidance and recommendations to the Board of Directors to set and accomplish strategic goals; Identify potential future Board members to assist Nominations Committee; Support Foundation committees; work closely with the Committee Chairs to assign resources and staff to ensure their success. ASSET DEVELOPMENT and FUNDRAISING Encourage and facilitate philanthropy among a broad base of participants, striving for inclusiveness and collaborative efforts to solve larger community needs; Work closely with the Director of Donor Engagement to effectively reach out to current and prospective major donors to cultivate and develop their philanthropic interests; Establish and support a clear Asset Development Plan for Board to ensure that TTCF has sufficient assets to support Foundation goals and organizational sustainability; Activate the Board in the development of deep community relationships: mentor and support the work of the Board to identify, cultivate and meet with prospective donors;
Page 4 of 5 Maintain a high level of knowledge on issues applicable to charitable giving (accounting, legal, investment, etc.); Raise directed, unrestricted pass through and endowment funds to be used to support grantmaking, program and operations of the Foundation. GRANTMAKING and CAPACITY BUILDING Understand and articulate evolving needs in the region; Provide oversight of unrestricted and Donor Advised grantmaking; Create and maintain strong relationships with non-profit organizations and community leaders throughout the region; Expand the capacity to develop programs to strengthen and support the non-profit and public sectors responsible for the needs of the region. DONOR SERVICES Create and develop strong relationships with donors, professional advisors and the community needs through the cultivation of non-profit and community leadership; Assure outstanding service, stewardship and responsiveness to donors; Guide donors to maximize the impact of their philanthropic goals; Ensure donors receive meaningful and timely reports on their grantmaking activities. OPERATIONS Manage the day-to-day operations of the Foundation; Recruit, hire, train, supervise and mentor Foundation staff and ensure a strong and effective staff through appropriate compensation, resources and professional development opportunities; Work with staff to evaluate the day-to-day operating requirements of TTCF and align staff and volunteers responsibilities to increase efficiency; Oversee budgeting, investments, the annual financial audit, tax filings, and maintenance of correct and complete records required for the healthy operation of the Foundation and the statutory requirements. Experience and Qualifications: A successful candidate will likely have: A passion for the Lake Tahoe region, its environment and communities; Significant leadership experience and achievement in the private, public or non-profit sector; Demonstrated success at planning, executing and raising significant endowment, operating and program funds; An energetic, entrepreneurial background that combines analytical skills with political savvy; Understanding of the role of philanthropy in building civic engagement and community leadership; Transformative leadership skills as evidenced by a track record of forward thinking and significant personal achievement; The ability to forge pragmatic solutions in environments characterized by ambiguity and complexity; An inclusive, transparent, consensus-building leadership style both in and out of the public spotlight that inspires Board members, donors, staff and partners in the community; Excellent interpersonal skills; a proven track record of being able to motivate others to act; Strong written and oral skills as well as strong listening skills; Solid experience in quantifying and measuring organizational performance;
Page 5 of 5 Wisdom and prudence in the management of financial resources, experienced in financial management and business decision-making; High integrity and a commitment to personal and professional excellence; Bachelor s degree (Master s degree preferred). Additionally, the successful candidate will likely have: Experience with nonprofit management and governance, in either a board, staff or funding capacity; Demonstrated understanding of the legal, financial and ethical requirements of community foundations; A demonstrated ability to work with diverse and underserved communities; Success working in a highly visible environment; Ability to foster an environment that supports current staff while maintaining an efficient and effective organization; A track record of building partnerships, coalitions, and alliances in the public spotlight and across sectors, communities and fields of practice. Personal Attributes Understands and embraces the unique and critical role a Community Foundation plays in a community; Highly collaborative and transparent; Politically astute, able to navigate a complex social network; Inspires confidence and trust; Optimistic and solutions-oriented; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively; Passionate about effective philanthropy and nonprofit capacity building; Flexible and comfortable giving and receiving information and advice; Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic approach to one s work. For additional information or to submit your qualifications for review, contact either: Mike Howe, 415-488-4611 mike@olivegroveconsulting.com Nancy Painter, 650-585-2365 nancy@olivegroveconsulting.com