Executive Director

Executive Director

Doyon Foundation was incorporated in 1989 as the private foundation for Doyon, Limited. Our mission is to provide educational, career and cultural opportunities to enhance the identity and quality of life for Doyon shareholders and descendants. Our work is focused in three main areas: scholarships, workforce development, and language revitalization. Our vision is to empower current and future generations by supporting education and career pathways, and to honor culture and language.

Doyon Foundation offers a highly competitive benefits package that makes up a significant portion of an employee's total compensation. Eligible employees may participate in the following benefits (these details are for informational purposes only and are subject to any policy or plan changes):

Time Off and Holidays

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Coverage

• Medical Insurance (Doyon Foundation pays part, and also helps with the employee's part)
• Dental & Vision Insurance (Premium paid by Doyon Foundation)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care and Dependent Care

Financial Security

• Basic Life insurance & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability coverage (Premium paid by Doyon Foundation)
• 401(k) Plan & Employer match
• Profit sharing

Support Programs

• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to UAF eCampus with a 10% discount on tuition

The Executive Director (ED) of the Doyon Foundation is the Chief Executive Officer for the Foundation and reports to and serves at the direction of the Board of Directors through the Board Chair/President. The ED oversees the daily operation of the Foundation and is responsible for the implementation of the Foundation's strategic plan as adopted annually by the Board of Directors, as well as for leading and managing all departments/functions of the organization.

Essential Functions:

Executive Leadership

• Actively engage and participate with the management team in the strategic planning process, business development and partnership development efforts, general business review and problem solving, and policy and program development.
• Represent the Foundation in community-related activities as spokesperson.

Corporate Administration

• Direct and evaluate day-to-day operations of the Foundation.
• Implement Board-approved strategic initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Establish systems, policies, and procedures that promote organizational effectiveness.
• Lead communications and outreach efforts to shareholders and stakeholders.
• Coordinate planning and logistics for Board and committee meetings.

Financial Management

• Provide responsible leadership on matters regarding budgetary performance.
• Ensure timely preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and other financial reports for the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and single audit (as applicable) with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable grant management and reporting requirements.
• Assure protection of Foundation's assets; oversee and review financial manager's performance, including quarterly review of portfolio performance.

Supervision

• Provide direction, vision, support, and oversight to all departments.
• Provide employees with professional and personal growth opportunities with an emphasis on development.
• Coordinate and conduct annual performance reviews amongst managers.

Resource Development

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Pursue grants and partnership opportunities.
• Support endowment growth and long-term financial sustainability.

Board Relations

• Serve as principal liaison between staff and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure timely delivery of board materials.
• Support implementation of board policies and directives.
• Assist with strategic planning and board development activities.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Alaska Native Cultures and Languages within the Doyon region.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication…