Executive Director

Leadership

• 5+ years’ experience in senior management and direct supervision of employees required.
• Team player with superior interpersonal skills as well as capacity to engage in critical thinking and analysis of programs and service delivery.
• Track record of successful organizational change and/or results-driven institutional advancement.
• Demonstrated commitment to Social Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access
• Proven ability to build and foster internal and external relationships with the goal of new partnerships and building consensus across all levels
• An entrepreneurial leadership style that encourages teamwork, collaboration, staff development, and effective delegation while inspiring and motivating all parties

Fundraising Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of successful fundraising including major donors, grant-writing, and developing corporate partnerships
• Proven experience as a creative fundraiser with the ability to secure revenue and financial support from new and diverse sources
• A history of building and maintaining strong donor and funder relationships
• Experience with cause-related marketing campaigns with demonstrated results

Industry Experience

• Passion for children with a commitment to advancing the mission of The Toy Foundation, the scientifically proven developmental benefits of childhood play, and building understanding of the broad toy industry's deep commitment to philanthropy, ethical production and societal benefit.  
• Prior experience working with industry associations and memberships preferably in the area of toys and play
• Knowledge of child development or serving child and family populations
• Prior experience with foundations and grant making preferably in a foundation setting

Nonprofit Management

• Foundation or nonprofit Board management and communications experience
• Prior experience with foundation policies and procedures including compliance
• Experience with events planning and volunteer management
• Strategic planning and execution of mission driven strategy with the ability to measure and track impact with data and KPIs

Fiscal Management

Demonstrated business acumen and experience in developing a sustainable business model with secure and diverse revenue streams

• Demonstrated administrative, financial, and budget management skills

Programming

• History of effective grant making and program planning with the ability to implement strategic vision
• Prior experience with building, developing or expanding programs preferably in the areas of toys and play and children and families
• Appreciation of the role of research and the use of data to inform and support an effective outcome model that measures and communicates the vision, mission, success and impact of the organization
• Experience with developing and launching innovative, new partnerships preferably with Fortune 500 companies

Communications: Internal and External

• Ability to articulate TTF’s mission, philosophy and core values effectively to a diverse group of stakeholders
• Credible and persuasive verbal and written communication skills, especially with c-suite level leaders
• Experience as a spokesperson for an industry or cause

Technology

• Familiarity with iMIS and web-based donor management platforms
• Familiarity with social media and web-based communications tools
• Competence with Office productivity tools