The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and serves as the chief executive of the Foundation. This individual will be responsible for advancing the Foundation’s mission, guiding its strategic direction, overseeing daily operations and staff, and cultivating strong relationships with donors, nonprofit partners, and civic leaders.

This is an opportunity for a visionary, mission-driven leader to guide a financially sound and well-established community foundation into its next chapter of growth, relevance, and impact.

Executive Director Position

Middletown Community Foundation Location: Middletown, Ohio

About the Foundation 

The Middletown Community Foundation is a trusted steward of charitable giving in Middletown, Madison Township, Monroe, Trenton, and Franklin, Ohio. Since 1976, we have proudly served our community, and in 2026 we will celebrate our 50th anniversary.

With over $47 million in assets, the Foundation connects donors with important causes, invests in community-driven solutions, and secures permanent and growing resources to meet the area’s changing needs. Our mission is simple and powerful: to Grow and Give — growing assets and resources while giving strategically to strengthen our community.

Position Summary

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and serves as the chief executive of the Foundation. This individual will be responsible for advancing the Foundation’s mission, guiding its strategic direction, overseeing daily operations and staff, and cultivating strong relationships with donors, nonprofit partners, and civic leaders.

This is an opportunity for a visionary, mission-driven leader to guide a financially sound and well-established community foundation into its next chapter of growth, relevance, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Vision

• Provide strategic leadership in partnership with the
• Inspire confidence and engagement among donors, partners, and the
• Ensure the Foundation remains a trusted and transparent steward of charitable

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

• Demonstrated success in major gifts fundraising and donor
• Build and sustain relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and
• Expand and diversify the Foundation’s endowment and philanthropic

Community Engagement & Impact

• Serve as a visible connector and convener across nonprofits, civic leaders, and
• Represent the Foundation publicly with credibility and
• Champion equity, collaboration, and innovative solutions to local

Financial & Operational Management

• Oversee stewardship of multi-million-dollar assets and budgets.
• Ensure strong investment oversight, compliance, and risk
• Lead and develop staff to foster a high-performing, mission-focused

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of leadership experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, higher education, or civic/community
• Proven record of successful fundraising and donor
• Strong financial acumen and operational management
• Passion for community engagement and public
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and public speaking
• Experience leading a foundation or organization in a comparable community
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in nonprofit management, philanthropy, business, or a related field

Office Location & Schedule

The office is in Middletown, Ohio. The Executive Director is expected to attend morning, evening, and weekend events as required to fulfill the role.

Compensation & Benefits

The Foundation offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to consent to a background check and drug testing.

Application Instructions

In addition to your résumé, please submit a cover letter that addresses the following prompt:

The Middletown Community Foundation’s mission is to Grow and Give — growing our assets and resources while giving strategically to strengthen our community.

In  your cover letter, please provide specific examples from your professional experience that demonstrate how you have:

• Grown resources, assets, or donor engagement for an organization, and
• Given by expanding community impact, partnerships, or

This response will help the Search Committee understand how you connect your past

achievements to the Foundation’s mission and priorities.

To Apply:

Email cover letter and résumé to: jobs@mcfoundation.org

Or send to:

Middletown Community Foundation 300 N. Main St., Suite 300

Middletown, OH 45042

513-424-7369

www.mcfoundation.org