Executive Director of Moose Charities

The Opportunity

A child’s opportunity to learn and thrive. An older adult’s sense of security and belonging. At Moose Charities, these are the reasons we build relationships, inspire generosity, and raise funds.

We are seeking an Executive Director to lead philanthropic support for Mooseheart Child City & School in Illinois and the Moosehaven retirement community in Florida. These communities reflect the Moose Fraternity’s longstanding commitment to caring for children and senior members.

Bring your fundraising experience, leadership, and ideas to an established charitable mission and an engaged network of members, donors, and volunteers. You will strengthen relationships, develop new support, and help donors see their impact.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and Moose Charities Board Chairman, you will lead the organization’s fundraising strategy, staff, operations, and budget. You will work closely with organizational leadership and the Board of Directors to establish priorities and translate them into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising strategy and growth. Develop and carry out an integrated fundraising plan encompassing individual giving, major and planned gifts, fraternal fundraising, direct marketing, special events, and digital engagement.
• Donor relationships. Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward donors while building a strong pipeline of prospective supporters.
• A capable, accountable team. Set clear priorities, coach and develop staff, and create a collaborative environment focused on results.
• Board and volunteer engagement. Equip Board members, fraternal leaders, and fundraising volunteers to participate effectively in donor cultivation and stewardship.
• A compelling case for support. Partner with Mooseheart and Moosehaven leadership to identify funding needs and communicate opportunities that inspire giving.
• Responsible operations. Manage the approved budget, evaluate fundraising performance, and use financial and donor data to guide decisions.
• Trust and stewardship. Oversee accurate donor records, timely gift acknowledgments, responsible handling of donor information, and administration of gifts consistent with donor intent.

As a spokesperson for Moose Charities, you will represent the organization at donor meetings, conventions, fundraising events, and other gatherings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading fundraising operations and achieving revenue goals.
• Substantial experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors, along with knowledge of planned giving.
• Experience developing fundraising strategies, managing budgets, and evaluating campaign results.
• Direct supervisory experience and the ability to coach, develop, and hold staff accountable.
• Experience engaging and motivating fundraising volunteers.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to ethical fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Proficiency with standard office applications and the ability to use donor-management and fundraising systems, including Raiser’s Edge and Crescendo.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.

You should understand the Moose Fraternity’s mission and structure or demonstrate the ability and interest to learn and apply that knowledge.

Compensation Benefits and Schedule

• Annual salary of $115,000–$125,000, based on qualifications and experience.
• Employer-paid: Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and personal time off.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match.
• Additional Options: EAP; BCBS medical; Guardian dental; FSA; vision; accident; critical illness; voluntary life insurance.

·        This position is based in Mooseheart, Illinois, and requires working on-site in the office. Remote work is not available.

• Travel by automobile and air is required for donor visits, meetings, conventions, and fundraising events. Evening and weekend participation is required as activities warrant.