| CFFRV Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide effective and rewarding ways for donors to fulfill their philanthropic
objectives. CFFRV Vision Statement
The Community Foundation’s vision is to be recognized as a trusted philanthropic leader in
the communities we serve through the delivery of the highest quality donor services,
customized and unique grant and scholarship programs, and bold initiatives to address
community needs. CFFRV Overview
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is a collection of individual funds and
resources (fund assets currently totaling $100 million) given by local citizens to enhance
and support the quality of life in the Fox River Valley Illinois. The Community Foundation of
the Fox River Valley serves the Greater Aurora Area, the Tri-Cities and Kendall County in
the State of Illinois. The area is vibrant and growing and serves the needs of a dynamic
and diverse population. We are a tax-exempt public charity that allows individuals, businesses, and other non-profit
organizations to establish permanent endowment and temporary funds within the confines
of one large foundation. Foundation funds are used to provide grants to non-profit
organizations and scholarships to area students. CFFRV Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with experience
leading a philanthropic organization with a diverse constituency. The candidate has a
proven, measurable history of success securing major gifts and providing stewardship to
endowment donors. The candidate has a track record of developing strategies and
collaborations with key stakeholders that have increased and maximized an organization’s
awareness and impact. The candidate is flexible and adaptable with the ability to motivate,
lead and mentor staff. Position Overview
The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Foundation of the Fox River
Valley (“CFFRV”) works under and with the guidance of the Board of Directors (Board) and in
accordance with the Foundation’s articles of incorporation and by-laws. The President and Chief
Executive Officer will plan, organize and exercise control over all operations of the CFFRV
including a) fund/asset development, b) overseeing asset management and c) managing the dayto-
day operations of the CFFRV.
Steward of the CFFRV
? Is the custodian of the institutional vision and culture
? Plans and implements public events and information programs of the Foundation
? Represents the Foundation in key community events
Strategic Leadership
? Is responsible for implementing the CFFRV strategic vision as well as managing the
associated efforts necessary to enable the vision as adopted by the Board and within the
scope of authority as provided by the Board and Foundation.
? Proposes and oversees the implementation of both short and long-range policies, the
strategic vision, and the associated goals adopted by the Board.
? Serves as a community leader in identifying and working closely with key community
leaders seeking solutions for compelling community needs.
? Promotes Fund/asset development and leads the CFFRV in raising funds by:
o Developing, nurturing and strengthening relationships with present and potential
donors.
o Providing individual and group presentations to estate planners, attorneys,
accountants, and other interested groups. Management and Operations
? Hires, develops, motivates, and mentors Foundation staff.
? Directs staff activities to implement various initiatives necessary to achieve the CFFRV
goals.
? Oversees and directs the general day-to-day operations of the Foundation including
budget management (as adopted by the Board) and overall governance.
? Proposes and interprets policy.
? Establishes and appraises standards of performance.
? Monitors grantee performance and conducts post-grant evaluations. Communications
? Acts as the chief spokesperson for the Foundation.
? Board of Directors:
o Plans, prepares, and properly reports to the Executive Committee, and/or Board at
their respective meetings.
o Prepares agendas in conjunction with the Chairperson and provides appropriate
administrative support for agenda items, as needed.
o Ensures that minutes of all Board and committee meetings are completed and
placed on file.
o Plans annual Board of Directors meeting. COMPENSATION
? CFFRV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits benchmarked against
compensation for leaders of comparable community foundations
? Relocation assistance provided if necessary The deadline to apply is November 15, 2019. | 
