President and CEO, National Defense University Foundation

 The National Defense University Foundation is currently seeking a seasoned President & Chief Executive Officer (P/CEO) who is an experienced fundraiser. Reporting to the Board of Directors, P/CEO must be a visionary leader who will lead the Foundations' fundraising efforts and grow the Foundation's strategic position as a key partner to NDU. The P/CEO must be an effective leader who will take operational responsibility for the Foundation's employees, programs, procedures & processes, expansion, and execution of its mission. Specifically, the P/CEO will ensure that the Foundation's fiscal operations, donor (investor) development and stewardship, brand positioning and marketing, fundraising events, human resources, technology and data operations, and programs are strategically planned and aligned as well as effectively implemented across all segments of the organization. The P/CEO must be the leading ambassador to all key NDUF stakeholders, be passionate about NDUF's mission and communicate NDUF's importance as a key strategic and financial partner to NDU. The position will be based out of the NDUF offices full­ time with Foundation-related travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BA; Master's degree or related advanced degree preferred
• 15 plus years of overall professional leadership experience
• Proven track record of successful fundraising initiatives including from private sources, foundations, and government; ability to connect with high net-worth individuals and develop sustained relationships
• Knowledge of the military and national security apparatus, protocol applicable in military and diplomatic environments beneficial
• Prior nonprofit management experience ideal
• Previous experience as a flag/general officer, senior-level government, or C-suite executive beneficial but not required 
• Effective board development, marketing/branding and fiscal management experience
• A financially savvy and politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems; keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision-making 
• Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst differing opinions 
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills and the experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder, and fundraiser 
• A creative thinker with intellectual curiosity, able to develop and implement strategic plans, harnessing the skills and creativity of the staff and board 
• Strong commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team
• Ability to travel as necessary to visit funders / strategic partners and to attend key events, conferences and meetings

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