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Executive Director

Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation

The Alpha Kappa Psi Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)3 charitable organization which supports the Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity and other programs promoting the practice of principled business leadership

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director is the chief administrative and development officer for the Foundation and is responsible for daily operations in support of the mission of the organization, which is to provide funding for educational programs in support of developing principled business leaders – primarily providing funding and support of the Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity and its membership.

This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Kappa Psi to maximize collaborative efforts on strategic and operational goals and to coordinate the support of board functions. The Foundation is domiciled in Indiana, but remote working is possible with scheduled, periodic trips to the Howell Wendroff Professional Center in Noblesville, Indiana, as needed/requested.

Financial Performance: Works with the CEO and Foundation Board to develop effective fundraising strategies (annual giving, planned giving, major gifts, grants, corporate partnerships/sponsorships, and events) to support strategic priorities of the Foundation. Oversees all aspects of Foundation revenue and expense, in concert with the Alpha Kappa Psi CEO and COO.

Foundation Operations: Oversees and implements all aspects of operations – including the creation and execution of the fundraising/communication plan. This includes but is not limited to: team member management, donor and partner stewardship, fundraising and other sources of revenue, alumni and partner engagement, and moves management. Collaboration for these functions would be provided by the Alpha Kappa Psi CEO, COO, and support is provided by the Foundation’s Director of Development and Alumni Engagement and the Fraternity’s Director of Education.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, or higher, with additional specialized education in fundraising preferred.  Minimum 8 years experience in the non-profit or public sector, working with volunteer boards with 5 years fundraising experience within a membership organization or educational setting preferred. Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting processes, financial reporting and tax guidelines for non-profits, annual campaigns, major gift solicitation processes and planned giving programs is preferred.

The position will require approximately 50% travel, depending on the time of year, and will be focused on relationship building and developing and presenting gift proposals. The individual must be a self-starter who has the ability to manage a non-traditional work schedule that will often require working evenings and weekends.

Salary competitive based upon experience ($80,000-95,000 + bonus for meeting goals established annually); exceptional comprehensive benefits package included.