Executive Director

Background

Flywheel is on a mission to equip richly diverse, impact-focused entrepreneurs with knowledge, strategies, skills, and connections to develop and expand their impact-focused businesses. Widely respected, Flywheel is the organizational backbone that supports, advocates for, and is an ally of founders for whom social and/or environmental impact is a non-negotiable component of their business models. Flywheel supports startup founders through its Venture Programs and Access to Capital Programs.

Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will oversee the strategic and operational efficiency of our programs and staff. This seasoned leader not only understands current trends in the startup space and entrepreneurship, but has proven experience developing a fundraising plan and implementing it. Prior experience managing and hiring staff is essential, and established relationships with local community groups is a plus. Above all, they will be comfortable in a leadership role that demands clear communication and decisiveness.

Responsibilities

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a related management field or comparable experience.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, financial statement preparation, analysis, decision making and reporting.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• The ability to envision and convey the organization’s mission and strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, portfolio companies, donors, and ecosystem partners.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate and collaborate with a small staff.
• Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding landscape (private, corporate, and government) with a preference for fundraising experience in southwest Ohio).
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation.
• Possesses strong written and oral communication skills including public speaking.

Compensation and Benefits

How to Apply