[IndianaTrails] Greenways Foundation - Executive Director Position

[Matthew Klein]

The Greenways Foundation, Inc. is a charitable trust dedicated to the growth, use, and enhancement of greenways throughout Indiana.
   
  The Greenways Foundation's vision is that it will catalyze community-based efforts and provide leadership, expertise, and resources to help build and support the best and most connected greenways system in the country.  This world-class Hoosier greenways system will connect scenic, cultural, historic, recreational, and economic sites in Indiana's urban and rural communities and become one of our State's most powerful tools in achieving livable communities, a healthy citizenry, and economic growth.
   
  In support of the Greenways Foundation's mission and vision, we are seeking a qualified candidate to fulfill the responsibilities of an Executive Director for the Greenways Foundation.  The expectations of such an individual are listed below.  Some expectations may be negotiable.  Please distribute this e-mail as you may see fit.
   
  Please direct all responses immediately to:
   
  Matthew T. Klein, President
  Greenways Foundation, Inc.
  pikegop at sbcglobal.net
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  GREENWAYS FOUNDATION, INC.
  
  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
   
   
  1.0  – Summary
   
  The Executive Director of the Greenways Foundation, Inc. (“Greenways Foundation”) shall fulfill the daily responsibilities of supporting the statewide vision of the Greenways Foundation—the development, maintenance, and enhancement of an integrated system of greenways throughout Indiana.
   
  2.0  – Responsibilities
   
  2.1  – Administrative (10%)
   
  ·Regularly report to and execute the directives of the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Greenways Foundation
   
  ·Perform all necessary and appropriate recordkeeping and reporting functions
   
  2.2  – Development (50%)
   
  ·Develop and implement, in conjunction with and approval of the Board, a comprehensive Fundraising Strategic Plan for the Greenways Foundation which addresses: (1) continuing financial support for the Greenways Foundation; and (2) greenway-specific development initiatives
   
  ·In connection with the Fundraising Strategic Plan, solicit contributions from and organize fundraisers with individual, corporate, and foundational supporters of the vision of the Greenways Foundation
   
  ·Develop working relationships with federal, state, and local governmental officials (and any related agencies, boards, committees, and commissions) involved in greenways-related activities
   
  ·Organize the annual Greenways Foundation Fundraiser  
   
  2.3  – Marketing & Promotion (30%)
   
  ·Aggressively promote the vision of the Greenways Foundation with governmental officials, neighborhood organizations, and business and trade organizations
   
  ·Participate in all relevant and appropriate greenways-related events for the purpose of raising awareness of and support for the Greenways Foundation
   
  2.4  – Miscellaneous (10%)
   
  ·Be attentive to political, social, or cultural events or activities impacting the vision of the Greenways Foundation
   
  3.0  – Experience, Skills & Knowledge
   
  ·Required - Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate discipline (a Master’s Degree is preferred)
   
  ·Preferred - Ten (10) years of practical experience in a greenways-supportive or foundational environment
   
  ·Preferred - Working knowledge of grant writing, in particular, federal Transportation Enhancement Grants
   
  ·Required - A demonstrated record of achievement in securing grants and/or fundraising
   
  ·Preferred - Working knowledge of governmental affairs at the federal, state, and local levels
   
  ·Required - Ability to manage multiple projects contemporaneously
   
  ·Required - Ability to travel throughout Indiana
   
  ·Required - Skilled in negotiation, discretion, and confidentiality
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