CFL President and CEO Job Opening Following Retirement Announcement

Kittleman, an executive search firm that focuses on nonprofits, is currently accepting applications for the position from qualified candidates. This full-time role is located at our Hilton Head Island office. For more information about the President and CEO position and application details, read below:

President & CEO, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry

Kittleman and Associates - Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

Posted: 07/28/25

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry’s mission is strengthening community by connecting people, resources, and needs. Community Foundation of the Lowcountry seeks a bold and experienced executive with extraordinary leadership skills who can manage a complex organization, navigate challenging dynamics, and build strong relationships.

We seek a proven executive-level leader who demonstrates a strong ability to work collaboratively at all levels in the community, but especially in the philanthropic, governmental, nonprofit and private sectors. The ability to inspire confidence and trust, along with exceptional communications skills, is a must.

A demonstrated capacity to lead the organization and community by clearly articulating the Foundation’s vision and to act decisively on behalf of the organization in pursuit of its mission and goals is required. Successful experience exploring, developing, and implementing strategies for community impact is needed. Experience engaging and supporting an active Board in its role as a fundraising, fiduciary, steward, and strategic institutional asset is important.

The successful candidate will find innovative ways to pursue, cultivate and build strong donor and stakeholder relationships. This person must be able to engender trust and empathy and relate to community members and donors in a highly professional, honest, and caring manner. Extensive experience in community leadership, philanthropy, fundraising in a leadership role in the community foundation sector is strongly preferred.

The qualified candidate must demonstrate success in reaching out to the community, participating with people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and building rapport with those who have varying viewpoints and perceptions. High integrity, commitment, fortitude, and sensitivity are essential to success in this role.

This leader is an active listener and a creative problem solver who is politically savvy, patient, collaborative, and builds consensus to reconcile points of view. The candidate should possess leadership skills in managing and empowering a diverse workforce, as well as instilling confidence in senior management to obtain superior performance results. As the key spokesperson for the Foundation, this person must be able to speak extemporaneously and appropriately on any number of subjects in a clear and transparent fashion to build trust and support.

Leading and growing a professional team of staff as well as cultivating a dedicated and committed Board of Directors are required skills. While familiarity of the region is not a requirement, the ideal candidate must have the ability and desire to know, fully engage and invest in the communities of the Lowcountry. This candidate will be the face of the Foundation and will be expected to fully integrate into the diverse and robust community that it represents.

The person must exhibit the ability to manage complex financial and investment strategies in an organization of similar scope and scale as the Foundation. This individual is a proactive leader who understands how to utilize the appropriate management and organizational techniques for the greatest benefit of the Foundation. We seek a person whose core values are compatible with the culture and goals of the Foundation.

The ideal candidate will show a high level of participation in the life of the community in which they work by virtue of civic involvement, public service, volunteerism and club or social activities. A bachelor’s degree is required. An advanced degree and/or continuing education/certification in a related field is preferred.

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Compensation for this position is anticipated to be between $220,000 - $250,000 on an annual basis and will be commensurable with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, short- and long-term disability and life insurance, a 403(b)-plan including employer match and a flexible spending account. The Community Foundation of the Lowcountry observes 11 office closure holidays and accrued paid time off.

To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, click on the link below:

https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/kittlemanassociates/job/apply/5uynkuedkqtzrabgd8emzku74y

CFL Position Guide 

Compensation $220,000-$250,000

Posted: Monday, July 28, 2025
Job # 416