JOB SUMMARY

The President & CEO is responsible for managing the human and financial resources of the Foundation with a deep appreciation for cultural sites and education. This position requires an approachable and personable leader who can engage the public and develop relationships with allied organizations and donors to secure funding for the preservation and programming at two of the most singular sites in the country - Taliesin and Taliesin West.

The President & CEO is responsible for the overall direction and leadership of the organization to achieve the Foundation’s mission, vision, strategy, annual fundraising goals and multi-year objectives. The CEO is focused on the long-term sustainability of the Foundation, accomplished through robust fundraising and day-to-day operations. This involves management of a senior staff of six, supervising an overall staff of 100, and a $12 million annual operating budget. The CEO reports directly to the Board of Trustees and works closely with staff leadership to advance mission-oriented activities within each department. 

The CEO will be a confident and engaging team leader, diplomat, and relationship builder with a strong business acumen. The CEO will convincingly communicate to the Foundation’s diverse constituencies, and possess the imagination, clarity of vision, and operational aptitude to anticipate future opportunities and challenges, and develop achievable solutions. 

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation relies on public support to fulfill its mission. Foundation memberships and donations support educational programming, exhibitions, and preservation as well as community and public events hosted by the Foundation. Private philanthropy and corporate sponsorship are essential to the Foundation’s ability to inspire people to discover meaningful connections to nature, the arts, and each other. The President & CEO position is critical to furthering our fundraising initiatives.

MISSION

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation inspires people to discover and embrace an architecture for better living through meaningful connections to nature, the arts, and each other.

Qualifications & Experience

• The successful candidate should have a minimum of ten years of experience in senior level leadership and management in a comparably sized or larger non-profit or for-profit setting.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising. The candidate should have a proven track record of successful fundraising and established connections with philanthropists, donors, and business leaders dedicated to the arts and education, preferably within Arizona but also beyond.
• Exemplary managerial skills; ability to inspire, lead and delegate.
• Strong strategic, operational, and financial acumen and revenue-generating capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to effectively articulate a vision to stakeholders, including staff, funders, business partners, industry, media, and the broader community.
• Proven ability to develop approaches to partnerships, collaborations, and relationships that can advance the Foundation’s mission. 
• Proven ability to manage priorities and workflow, handle multiple projects, delegate accountably, and meet deadlines.

SALARY, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION

The target salary for this position is $250,000 annually depending on experience. A comprehensive benefit package is also provided, for which a general overview can be found on the Foundation’s website at www.franklloydwright.org/careers. This position is based out of the Foundation’s corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ and allows for limited hybrid presence.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates are encouraged to view the full job description and submit application materials via the following link: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2710100/Frank-Lloyd-Wright-Foundation/President-CEO