President/CEO

We are passionate about the power of
community.
At Community First Foundation, our name says it all. Since 1975,
we have been helping generous donors and innovative nonprofits come
together to improve the quality of life and create positive change
in Jefferson County, the Denver metropolitan area and beyond. We
serve as a connector, partner, collaborator and resource to fuel
the power of community for the greater good. We are proud to use
our energy, leadership and trusted stewardship of financial
resources to energize giving across our state, strengthen
nonprofits, support donors and find new ways to address community
needs.
We Join Forces.
We help fuel positive change by uniting the power of many. We
sparked the state's largest community giving movement
- Colorado Gives Day - and strive to help the community
work together for the good of all.
We Support the Do-ers.
We find innovative and collaborative ways to strengthen
nonprofits. After all, they are the heart and soul of the change we
seek. We work side-by-side to offer connections, tools, resources
and education to help them focus on their mission.
We Inspire the Givers.
We engage people to be a positive force for change. We want it
to feel good to do good - so that one do-gooder will bring along
another - and so on, and so on, and so on.
We Bring the Good Together.
When it comes to doing big things in our community, we say the
more the merrier. We foster partnerships and work collaboratively
with individuals, organizations and other foundations to address
community challenges in new ways.
We Wear our Heart, and our Credentials, on our
Sleeve.
The National Standards seal by our name is official confirmation
from the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations that we
have met the nation's highest standardfor
philanthropic excellence. It demonstrates our commitment to
transparency, quality, integrity and accountability as we carry out
our mission.
Community First Foundation has been bringing donors and
nonprofit organizations together for more than 40 years.
We are proud of our beginnings and the many ways we have grown
and expanded over the years to serve our community.
We were founded in 1975 as Lutheran Medical Center Foundation,
the fundraising arm of Lutheran Medical Center, a nonprofit
hospital supporting Denver's west side.
Over the years, our name changed and our geographic focus
expanded to respond to community need and help generous donors and
innovative nonprofits come together to improve the quality of life
and create positive change in Jefferson County, the Denver
metropolitan area and beyond.
As we look to the future, we take our position as a leading
Colorado community foundation seriously. This makes us more
determined than ever to bring community partners together and find
real solutions for some of our most challenging social
problems.
The Opportunity
The board of Community First Foundation now seeks a
new President/CEOto lead the foundation in
its next chapter of development and impact.
The President/CEO is the leader of and works closely with CFF's
senior leadership team to execute the foundation's strategic
direction and accomplish defined goals and
objectives. Principal responsibilities include broad
leadership, overall organization management, strategic planning,
and implementation of goals and objectives of this $400+ million
community foundation.
What it Takes
To lead Community First, the incoming President/CEO needs to
have experience in leading a significant and growing
enterprise. We seek candidates who genuinely care about
the marginalized in our communities and want to elevate their
voices. We look for a leader who is strategic,
inspiring, relational, and results-oriented, who knows how to take
calculated risks while ensuring adherence to strong, proven
processes and policies to guide effective and efficient
operations.
Our core values include Integrity, Service, Innovation, and
Stewardship; our leader must embody these and guide others to embed
them in their work on a daily basis.
Specifically, qualified candidates will have experience in these
areas:
1. Leadership, Management & Communication
Skills

Minimum of eight years in upper level administrative management
capacities in the nonprofit, public, or corporate sector with
experience in directing effective growth and managing change
Proven revenue generation and finance skills and
experience
Demonstrates sound business judgment and strong financial and
investment acumen
Excellent management, team-building, and collaborative
skills
Understands and values equity as an organizational operating
principle and is committed to continued learning on issues related
to equity, diversity, and inclusion
Proven ability to manage public, government and community
relations
Excellent oral and written communication skills

2. Relationship Development Skills

Inspires the trust of the board of directors, staff and the
community
Has experience in working with a volunteer governing board and
supporting their development
Demonstrates deep, effective relationship building and public
relations skills
Works well in a team environment and is committed to shared
success
Empowers team members to deliver agreed results and meet
goals
Works well with people of diverse backgrounds and
experiences
Demonstrates effective counseling, diplomacy, and conflict
resolution skills

3. Other

Graduate degree in nonprofit administration, business
administration, or a closely-related field, or equivalent work
experience preferred
Willingness to live in and be an active participant in the
Metro Denver community

The President/CEO is disciplined but flexible, takes personal
responsibility for results, is creative, thrives in a challenging
environment, and has strong critical thinking and problem-solving
skills.
Compensation
Community First Foundation offers a competitive salary
commensurate with experience coupled with an attractive,
comprehensive benefits package. The board also provides an annual
contribution of $25,000 to a donor advised fund directed by the
President/CEO to support his/her philanthropic interests.
How to Apply
If you are ready to lead one of the most dynamic and innovative
community foundations in the country, then please send a cover
letter, resume, and salary requirements to Carolyn McCormick of
Peak HR Consulting, LLC
at . All
applications are to be submitted electronically. To
learn more about Community First Foundation and this position,
please visit us at .
Community First Foundation supports
the principles of equal opportunity and provides employment and
services without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy,
childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military
status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran,
marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status,
gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or
expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to,
cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual
orientation.