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Description
Executive Director │ Colts Youth Organization
Dubuque, Iowa
About the Colts
Founded in 1963 as a local drum and bugle corps serving youth in Dubuque, Iowa, the Colts Youth Organization has grown to become an internationally recognized organization serving hundreds of young people ages 10-21 from across the United States and around the world. Our programs include the Colts Drum & Bugle Corps, Colt Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps, Colts Summer Band, and Colts World Percussion. In the pageantry arts arena, the Colts and Colt Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps participate in Drum Corps International where the Colts are perennial DCI World Class Finalists, and the Colt Cadets represent the organization in the Open Class tour. Through all our programs, we use music & excellence to teach each other about success in life. We envision a world where the synergy of music and performance, education and commitment, teamwork and personal growth reveals each individual’s full potential, to build community leaders who impact their world for good.
The Executive Director Opportunity
Are you a visionary leader who is passionate about building transformational experiences for young people? The Colts Youth Organization is seeking an executive director with strong financial acumen, operational expertise, and the ability to cultivate long-term community and donor relationships to ensure the organization’s continued success and growth.
The Role
The executive director of the Colts Youth Organization serves as the chief executive officer and is responsible for directing the strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the organization. The principal responsibilities encompass fiscal management, staff leadership, community engagement, and the development of revenue-generating initiatives, including fundraising activities. The executive director leads a team of direct and indirect reports responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Colts youth programs, while also maintaining relationships with major donors, stakeholders, and other executive directors/CEOs in the marching arts community.
Responsibilities include:
- Leadership & Strategy
- Financial Oversight
- Fundraising & Development
- Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Event Oversight
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration or related field preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of increasing leadership experience required, preferably in nonprofit management, the marching arts, or a similar sector.
- Must have a proven track record of successful fundraising, including securing major donations and building lasting donor relationships.
- Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and directing financial reporting processes.
- Experience in operations management, with a particular focus on growing and scaling business operations strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the drum and bugle corps activity or marching arts community is a plus but not required.
- Must be able to travel and attend Colts sponsored events and have a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
Location
The position is based in Dubuque, Iowa. Candidates may be eligible for a hybrid schedule.
If you’re ready to make a positive difference in the lives of young people,