Open Position: President & CEO

We are a county-wide nonprofit organization that administers permanent charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations.

The Community Foundation serves as a ‘community chest’ for the many regions in Mendocino County. By giving through the Foundation, you become part of the dynamic collection of individuals, families, and organizations who support a thriving Mendocino County for generations to come.

The Community Foundation offers a robust portfolio of competitive and non-competitive grants for the nonprofit community as well as scholarships for Mendocino County students.

We have a strong history of engaging with issues critical to our county to help drive progress forward.

Open Position: President & CEO

We are pleased to share that the Board of Directors at the Community Foundation of Mendocino County has launched their search for the organization’s next President & CEO .

The President & CEO role at the Community Foundation is a tremendous opportunity to lead one of the top philanthropic organizations in the region. This will be a highly visible leader in the community while working in close partnership with the Board of Directors, a total staff of 8, and direct supervision of 4 team members: Director of Philanthropy and Communications, Director of Finance and Administration, Director of Programs and Scholarships, and Strategy and Partnership Specialist.

This leader will demonstrate a visionary outlook, a strategic mindset, and an empathetic heart, ensuring that our philanthropic efforts to improve the region remain at the core of everything we do. The President & CEO has responsibility for the Community Foundation’s overall well-being and growth, through their leadership in developing, implementing, and improving organization-wide strategies across fiscal, operational, donor development, marketing, and programmatic areas.

The Community Foundation has retained Blair Search Partners to lead this search process. Please direct questions and inquiries to Liliane Lendvai, Senior Director of Executive Search and Recruiting ( ).

Location: Ukiah, CA (Hybrid flexibility)
Salary: $155K – $180K DOE/Negotiable

Applications will be accepted throughout this process, but for preferred review, please apply by October 25th .

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