Executive Director

The Ninety-Nines

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with The Ninety-Nines to recruit the organization's next Executive Director.

The Ninety-Nines was founded in 1929 by 99 licensed women pilots – including its first president, the legendary Amelia Earhart. Over the past century, the organization has grown to include nearly 8,000 members with hundreds of chapters around the world. The Ninety-Nines continues to support women pilots, fostering a vibrant community that includes commercial/airline pilots, flight instructors, military pilots, helicopter pilots, balloon pilots, aerobatic pilots, astronauts, recreational pilots, and student pilots. They are business professionals, engineers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, educators, artists, government employees, and more. What brings them all together is their shared love of flying.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, The Ninety-Nines has spent nearly a century advancing its vital mission: promoting aviation through education, scholarships, and mutual support. The organization's enduring legacy of inspiring women pilots is matched only by its members' shared passion for flight and unwavering commitment to fostering the next generation of aviation professionals.

The Ninety-Nines seeks a dynamic and experienced Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization into its next century. This role is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to expand our vibrant membership, increase financial support through a robust fundraising program, and enhance the organization's brand and recognition. The ED will cultivate partnerships across the aviation industry and beyond, ensuring The Ninety-Nines continues to inspire and support women pilots globally.

The headquarters for The Ninety-Nines is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Aviation, aerospace and the defense industry is the second largest and fastest growing industry in Oklahoma. Our headquarters provides a central location for North American members to gather for meetings. Working on-site is required.

The compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications. Additional benefits and professional development opportunities are available.

The search for The Ninety-Nines Executive Director is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Jane Lampo, The Moran Company; jlampo (at) morancompany.com.

To apply for this position, submit cover letter and resume to Jane Lampo, The Moran Company, via the secure online portal.

Resume should include all professional education and experience, dates of employment (month and year) and position/title and organization names. Cover letter should articulate relevant experience and fit with the stated preferences of the position. APPLY NOW

Requirements for this position include:  A Bachelor’s degree; a degree in management is preferred; CAE or CFRE certification is a plus. At least 3-5 years’ experience in nonprofit leadership, with a preference for experience in membership organizations and association management. Interest in aviation is a plus. 

About The Ninety Nines

The Moran Company, LLC, specializes in nationwide searches for fundraising directors of development, executive directors, presidents/CEO’s, hospital foundation directors, and other nonprofit professionals.

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