Executive Director

Final date to receive applications:
January 31, 2026 ANTICIPATED

START DATE:

April 1, 2026

TITLE:

The inaugural Executive Director ORGANIZATION:
Longview Community Foundation

A Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity that engages community members that wish to improve the quality of life in their region.

A Community Foundation receives charitable gifts, manages charitable assets and makes charitable grants. They offer several types of funds to help donors meet their charitable goals and community needs.

The LCF was created to channel generosity into lasting impact. Our goal is mobilize resources, connect donors and address critical community challenges. The inaugural Executive Director will have a unique opportunity to shape the Longview Community Foundation from the ground up. They will be responsible for establishing systems, policies and donor engagement strategies.

REPORTS TO:

Board of Directors STATUS:
Exempt

HOURS:

40 hours per week SALARY:
Dependent on Experience (Range $100,000 to $125,000)

As a new organization, LCF is developing a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top talent. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

TO APPLY

(1) Resume:

(2) letter of interest/relevant experience;

(3) two professional and two personal references to:

Kristen Ishihara

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Confidentiality note:
All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

LCF Five-Year Plan

• Year One: Secure 25 Legacy Donors with $25,000 each to support LCF’s operations.
• Year Two: Hire an Executive Director, implement foundation software, and launch community outreach.
• Year Three: Revisit donors and secure additional $75,000 contributions ($25,000 for operations, $50,000 for the Forever Fund).
• Year Four: Grow the Longview Forever Fund to $1M+ and educate the community on charitable giving options like Donor-Advised Funds, Field of Interest Funds, and Scholarship Funds.
• Year Five: Reach $2M under management and begin awarding community grants from the Forever Fund.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director of the Longview Community Foundation is responsible for the overall management, strategic direction and growth of the Foundation. The Executive Director works closely with the Board of Directors, donors, community partners, professional advisors and future staff to advance the Foundation’s philanthropic mission and vision. This role requires a dynamic and visionary leader with exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, a deep commitment to community development and the ability to inspire and mobilize donors and other stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES/TASKS

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT

• Comfort with ambiguity, rolling up sleeves, and designing systems/processes from scratch.

COMMUNITY CONVENER

• Skill in bringing people together; business, nonprofits, philanthropy, government.

FUNDRAISING ARCHITECT

• Someone who can design a development strategy and hit the ground running with major gifts.
• Build and steward relationships with donors, individuals, businesses and nonprofits to secure financial support for the community’s initiatives. Identify and pursue new funding opportunities.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

• Continue to build public understanding and support for the LCF and its work.
• Serve as the philanthropic advisory/resource for area nonprofits and professional advisors.
• Engage in organizations that increase the visibility and benefit the profile of the LCF.

BOARD AND STAFF COLLABORATION

• Partner with the Board of Directors, providing information to function effectively and make informed decisions.
• Supervise and lead a dedicated team, providing guidance, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Create a strategic plan and lead the Board and staff through future planning.

FINANCIAL OVERSITE IN MANAGING FOUNDATION ASSETS

• Supervise the investment activities of the Foundation; work with investment firms and oversee investment strategies;
• Monitor and supervise all expenditures and grant-making activities;
• Maintain and grow the assets of the Foundation.

ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS

• Direct the planned giving and endowment programs;
• Prepare and monitor an operational budget for the Foundation
• Develop and oversee the Foundation…