Summary
Description
Position Description
Title: Executive Director
Position Type: Full-time, exempt / Salaried
Compensation: $120,000-$180,000 plus benefits
Reports to: Board of Directors
The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for advancing Spur’s mission and strategic goals by leading donor development, community partnerships, program strategy, fiscal management, and staff leadership. The ED serves as a trusted relationship builder, partnering with the Board of Directors, donors, and nonprofit leaders to elevate local philanthropy and inspire effective philanthropy.
Success in this role is driven primarily by:
- The ability to cultivate and steward long-term relationships with nonprofit leaders and donors.
- A strong and credible community presence
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategy
- Lead the development and execution of strategic and annual plans
- Communicate transparently with the Board on progress toward goals and key metrics
- Serve as a strong partner to the Board and committees
- Provide strategic guidance and serve as a trusted advisor to nonprofit organizations
Fund & Donor Development
- Lead fundraising strategy and execution to secure annual and multi-year financial support
- Engage and steward high-capacity donors and fund holders
- Lead donor cultivation strategies, relationship management, and stewardship systems
- Represent Spur at donor events, convenings, and targeted outreach
Community Relations & Local Knowledge
- Build and maintain positive community relationships grounded in understanding of local culture, values, challenges, and opportunities in the Wood River Valley
- Represent Spur publicly through speaking engagements and partnerships
- Support collaborative initiatives that benefit the broader philanthropic ecosystem
Staff Leadership
- Mentor, supervise, and evaluate staff to achieve mission impact
- Foster a collaborative and mission-aligned workplace culture
Fiscal & Program Management
- Develop and monitor the annual operating budget
- Oversee grantmaking, nonprofit services, and educational programs aligned with mission and donor expectations
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulatory requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY ATTRIBUTES
Required
- Proven leadership skills, preferably in the nonprofit sector
Outstanding communication and relationship-building ability
- Demonstrated fundraising and donor stewardship success, including cultivating major gifts
- Financial and budget management experience
- Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Preferred
- Strong ties to, or demonstrated understanding of, the Wood River Valley
- Experience engaging high-capacity donors and community philanthropists
- Experience leading or working in a community foundation
RESIDENCY EXPECTATION
Residency in or relocation to the Wood River Valley within an agreed-upon timeframe is expected to sustain strong community relationships
ABOUT SPUR
Spur Community Foundation is a charitable organization created to inspire effective philanthropy in Idaho’s Wood River Valley by helping people to give purposefully and local nonprofits to achieve maximum impact. We believe impactful philanthropy helps ensure that the Wood River Valley is a robust, compassionate, and thriving community.
We have a vision that all members of the community wholeheartedly acknowledge that an ecosystem of generosity enables their quality of life in the Wood River Valley, and they actively engage in giving back with their time, talent, or resources. As a result, the character and values of this place remain intact for generations to come.
It is Spur’s mission to nurture this ecosystem and to inspire effective philanthropy. As of December 2025, Spur has received over $50 million in donations and distributed $33 million since it was founded in 2016. It has contributed thousands of hours of pro-bono services to local nonprofits and helped more than 100 donors. For more information, please visit SpurFoundation.org
TO APPLY
- Send a cover letter and résumé by e-mail to: SearchCommittee@Spurfoundation.org
- Application materials will be accepted only via e-mail.
Position open until filled. Review of applicants will begin February 2026
