Executive Director

The Role

The ASOM Foundation is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and results-oriented Executive Director. This individual will serve as the nonprofit organization’s chief administrator and lead fundraiser, responsible for executing the Foundation’s capital campaign and funding cycle to support operations. The Executive Director must bridge the gap between the civilian community and the U.S. Army, ensuring the museum remains a premier national destination and a source of pride for Fayetteville, Cumberland County and the Fort Bragg community.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Fundraising & Development: Lead capital campaign and giving programs. Identify, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of major donors, corporate partners, and foundations to expand the foundation’s fundraising efforts.
• Revenue Generation & Experience Management: Grow and diversify the Foundation’s earned income streams to ensure long-term financial sustainability. This includes strategic oversight of the Museum Store, the Tribute Gift program, and overseeing the Virtual Reality (VR) and Motion Simulator experience.
• External Affairs & Advocacy: Build strong working relationships with the local community, educational institutions, military community, and local, state and federal elected government officials.
• Organizational Leadership: Oversee the Foundation’s daily operations, including staff management. Foster a culture of philanthropy that ensures fundraising success and advances the highest standards of cultivation, stewardship and people leadership.
• Financial Stewardship: Develop and manage the annual operating budget; ensure the Foundation maintains the highest standards of fiscal transparency and nonprofit compliance.
• Programmatic Support: Collaborate with Army Museum staff to fund, plan and market temporary exhibits, author visits and educational programs, and signature events.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit management or with a foundation. 
• Fundraising Background: A documented history of successfully closing major gifts ($100k+) and managing multi-year capital campaigns.  A successful track record of building upon an existing development program and increasing philanthropic revenue.
• Military Insight: A genuine interest and appreciation for the museum’s history, achievements, and prominent role in the airborne and special operations communities.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in business, or a related field preferred. Fundraising certifications are essential.
• Communication: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to inspire diverse audiences from the public, military leadership to corporate executives.

Work Environment

This position operates in-office during standard business hours; however, flexibility is essential. The role requires in-person availability for occasional evening and weekend events, meetings, and activities that support the organization’s mission and community engagement efforts.