Interim Executive Director, Philanthropy Data Commons

Interim Executive Director, Philanthropy Data Commons About the Company Esteemed organization supporting initiatives promoting peace IndustryFund-Raising TypeNon Profit Founded1978 Employees51-200 Categories Non-Profit & PhilanthropyChicagoFoundationsArtNon Profit Specialties foundationphilanthropyand grants About the Role The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead a philanthropic data-sharing initiative through its next phase of growth, adoption, and long-term sustainability. The role will translate the initiative’s vision into a focused strategy, expand participation across funders, nonprofits, and technology partners, and build trust among diverse stakeholders. The Executive Director will guide the initiative’s organizational transition, develop its governance and operating model, and build a capable team. Responsibilities also include strengthening financial sustainability, cultivating funders and strategic partnerships, and ensuring technology and data priorities align with user needs, privacy, and the initiative’s mission. Candidates should bring a record of building coalitions and advancing collaboration across organizations with varied interests, along with experience developing and executing strategy in an emerging, mission-driven or technology-enabled initiative. They should have demonstrated success turning ideas or platforms into adopted, measurable, and sustainable efforts, and be skilled at communicating complex issues to diverse audiences. The role calls for sound judgment in ambiguous environments, experience leading teams and organizational development, and the ability to raise philanthropic support and build sustainable partnerships. Fluency in data governance, privacy, and security is important, as is the ability to engage technical experts and lead through influence and shared ownership. Hiring Manager TitleChief Executive Officer (CEO) Functions Non-Profit ManagementStrategy