Job Description
About the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation The Florida Chamber of Commerce is the leading voice of business and the driving force in securing Florida’s future. The Chamber unites business for good and is working to grow Florida from the 15th largest economy in the world to the 10th largest economy by 2030. A 501(c)3 organization operating as an integral part of the Chamber with a dedicated team of approximately 20, the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation serves as the visioning, research, and collaboration arm of the Chamber. The Foundation provides future-focused direction for the Chamber and the state through research, solutions development, major statewide events, and thought leadership. Key Foundation initiatives include: The Florida 2030 Blueprint, which is leading Florida to a diverse and sustainable economy through global competitiveness, prosperity and high-paying jobs, and vibrant and resilient communities; The Six Pillars framework for Florida’s future economy and related branded initiatives, including the Six Pillars Caucus System; Data tools including the Florida Scorecard and the Florida Gap Map; and 6 – 8 major statewide events annually. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit www.flchamber.com/foundation . The Executive Vice President Opportunity This position is a unique opportunity for a bold and visionary leader to build support and momentum around Florida’s future. The Executive Vice President is accountable for the success of the Foundation, providing critical leadership to raise awareness and funds for its work, collaborating with the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and guiding a highly effective team to deliver on the mission. By joining the Foundation at this time, the EVP will work to achieve the remaining objectives in the Florida 2030 Blueprint and launch research and development for the Florida 2040 Blueprint. This is a high-visibility opportunity to play an essential role, serving at the intersection of private and public sectors, in shaping goals and objectives that will support Florida to grow and thrive. The Chamber Foundation seeks a passionate, driven, and dynamic leader with strong relationship-building and fundraising experience, excellent systems- and strategic-thinking skills, and a track record of successful team leadership. Reporting to the CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Vice President will bring a high degree of accountability for their own work as well as the work of the team, recognizing the importance of the Foundation’s work to the success of the state. The EVP will be responsible for leading fundraising strategy and relationships to generate support for the Foundation’s work. They will oversee all operations tied to the implementation of the annual board-approved strategic plan, including long-term research initiatives as well as targeted industry and solutions projects. This is the perfect role for a leader who believes in free enterprise and in harnessing the collective impact of job creators, and who brings experience building movements that drive results. Essential Responsibilities: Inspire, galvanize, and partner with the Board of Trustees to guide the strategic direction and success of the Foundation and empower them as champions for its mission and work; expand the Board through effective recruitment and retention activities Drive messaging around the Foundation’s mission and leverage data from the Scorecard and partners around the Six Pillars, purposefully conveying the gap, the fight, and the needed change Act as the primary external brand ambassador and storyteller for the Foundation’s mission, promoting free enterprise and its role in the future of Florida while representing the Foundation in speaking engagements and other public-facing activities; communicate the Foundation’s economic metrics and policy research to elected officials and media Leverage your network, build upon existing Foundation relationships, and form new relationships to further the Foundation’s mission and ensure a strong base of financial contributions, working toward a goal of $20M in the next 5 years Inspire and lead the Board of Trustees to leverage their investment and networks; ensure that the Foundation team develops and executes communications and engagement plans that connect Foundation Trustees, Community Development Partners, and sponsors and ensure retention of Trustees, partners, and members Ensure strong relationship management and growth with the Foundation’s Trustees and community development partners, engaging their talent and support toward the goals of the Foundation Provide leadership for the Foundation’s major events strategy Serve as an integral driver within the Florid