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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHERWOOD TRUST, WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON
POSITION OVERVIEW
The board of directors of Sherwood Trust seeks a dynamic organizational and community leader to partner in building on its significant philanthropic and community development achievements. In continually honing its grantmaking focus and community support strategies, the Trust has earned a reputation as an innovative and invaluable resource for organizations and coalitions addressing the needs of disadvantaged populations in the Walla Walla, Washington region.
The ideal candidate brings a track record of success in leading organizations of similar size, to engaging boards effectively through growth and changes, and in collaborating with the community to address local challenges. S/He is a self-starter and team player, thrives in a culture that values partnership, and leads with integrity, confidence and humility.
SHERWOOD TRUST
In honor of its founders, Donald and Virginia Sherwood, Sherwood Trust's vision is that everyone in the Walla Walla Valley has a sense of belonging and contributes to a thriving region. As a place-based private foundation, Sherwood Trust focuses its investments in capacity building -- ensuring that both its nonprofit and community partners have the skills, consulting support, staff, and facilities they need to be resilient and thrive.
Grantmaking
With an endowment of approximately $30 million, Sherwood Trust provides over $1 million in grant funding each year. Since its founding in 1991, Sherwood Trust has granted over $32 million for communities across the Walla Walla Valley.
In 2017, Sherwood Trust's strategic planning process resulted in a focus on four capacity building priorities:
In response to community feedback, Sherwood Trust added a small grants program in 2018 for grants between $5,000-$20,000. The new CEO will have the opportunity to evaluate this program and Sherwood Trust's monitoring and evaluation strategies to determine whether additional improvements can be made to enhance the effectiveness of grant investments.
Programs
Sherwood Trust has made long-term community investments in several programs to support area leaders and nonprofit board developments. With the addition of a Program Manager staff position in 2017, Sherwood Trust has enhanced the quality and effectiveness of its programs.
The CEO will provide strategic oversight of these programs and have flexibility to create new programs or learning opportunities in response to community needs or Sherwood Trust priorities.
More information about Sherwood Trust may be found at: www.sherwoodtrust.org.
WALLA WALLA COMMUNITY
Voted among the “Best Small Towns in America,” historic Walla Walla, located at the base of the Blue Mountains in the scenic wine country of southeastern Washington, offers a relaxed lifestyle, a charming downtown with sophisticated restaurants, art, and theater, excellent schools, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation. A thriving wine industry complements the agricultural heritage of the Walla Walla Valley, and the area enjoys a strong diverse economy. Walla Walla is home to Whitman College, ranked among the top 50 liberal arts colleges in the country, as well as Walla Walla University and nationally acclaimed Walla Walla Community College. This is a great place to live!
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Based on recent consultations with community leaders and grantees, the board of directors has set strategic priorities for the near future:
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Organization Management and Administration
Program and Grantmaking
Works with the board to establish the Trust's general grantmaking focus and priorities
Provides strategic oversight, guidance, and support to program initiatives
Manages the Trust's annual grantmaking processes, including timely review and analysis of proposals and ongoing monitoring and evaluation of grant budgets and grant awards
Collaborates, with staff and board, to create a learning and evaluation framework of its grantmaking portfolios and shares out learning with board members and the community-at-large
Assesses program goals, grantmaking outcomes and efficiencies on an annual basis and makes recommendations to strengthen the grantmaking process and program strategies
Community Engagement and Partnership
Board Relations and Development
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Commitment to:
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The benefits package includes medical, dental and retirement contributions.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30, 2019
The preferred start date for this position is late-January 2020
Sherwood Trust is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at the organization. It does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.