Executive Director

Position Summary:

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Delaware County Historical Society (DCHS), responsible for leading the organization’s mission, strategic direction, and operational success. This position focuses heavily on developing and external engagement, while also managing governance, staffing, and public relations.

Key Responsibilities and Time Allocation:

Development/Fund Raising – 50%

1.     Develop a base of Major Donors – corporate, individuals and families

·        Manage major gift fundraising cycle

o  Identification of Major donors

o  Cultivate major donors

o  Solicit from major donors

o  Stewardship of major donors

·        Develop strategies and opportunities to

o  Gifts of cash

o  Gifts of stock

o  RMD year end contributions

o  End of life bequests

·        Execute strategy

o  In person visits

o  Seminars

o  Special Events for major donors

2.     Develop and execute strategy for identifying and soliciting corporate donors for major contributions

3.     Develop Capital fundraising campaign for building

Public Relations (15%)

• Serve as the public face of the organization.
• Represent DCHS in the community and at events, strengthening partnerships and public visibility.
• Work with communications staff to share the organization’s story through media and outreach.

Leadership & Finance (25%)

• Work closely with the Board of Directors to implement strategic plans and annual budgets that support both long-term organizational sustainability and short-term operational goals.
• Assist in establishing, and oversee, organizational financial management including operating and event budgets, revenue and expense tracking, profitability analysis, donor revenue and sponsorships, and coordination of bookkeeping functions.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance practices and applicable regulations.

Human Resources & Staffing (10%)

·        Hire, supervise, and evaluate staff and contractors.

·        Create a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

·        Enforce HR policies, compliance, and employee relations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in nonprofit management, public administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role, ideally in the nonprofit sector.
• Proven success in fundraising and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.