Executive Director
Blackline Security Operations
Scottsdale, AZ
About Blackline Guardian Fund
Blackline Guardian Fund is a nonprofit organization that helps support the safety and security of high-profile individuals facing credible threats.
Our mission is to responsibly raise and allocate funds to assist individuals who require professional protection services. We operate with transparency, compliance, and integrity.
We are seeking a strong leader to oversee day-to-day nonprofit operations and help build a trusted, organized, and scalable foundation.
Position Summary
The Executive Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Blackline Guardian Fund.
This role oversees fundraising, donor relations, compliance, reporting, and overall organizational management.
The Executive Director does not manage security teams. This is an administrative, fundraising, and leadership role focused on nonprofit operations and public trust.
Key Responsibilities
Nonprofit Operations
Oversee daily management of the organization
Maintain organized internal systems and documentation
Ensure smooth coordination between the board and operational needs
Prepare reports for board review
Donor & Fundraising Oversight
Build and manage donor relationships
Oversee fundraising campaigns and strategy
Track donations and ensure proper allocation
Create donor communication updates and impact reports
Compliance & Governance
Maintain nonprofit compliance requirements
Coordinate required filings and documentation
Ensure transparency in financial reporting
Enforce conflict-of-interest and governance policies
Program Oversight
Track approved funding recipients
Monitor use-of-funds documentation
Maintain separation between nonprofit oversight and security operations
Public Trust & Communication
Assist with public-facing messaging related to fundraising
Oversee website transparency and reporting
Support brand credibility through clear communication
Qualifications
5+ years of nonprofit leadership experience (preferred)
Experience in fundraising and donor management
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Familiarity with nonprofit compliance and reporting standards
High level of integrity and discretion
Strong communication skills
Politically aware and professionally disciplined
Ideal Candidate Traits
Highly organized
Detail-oriented
Calm and steady under pressure
Strong financial oversight instincts
Trustworthy and transparent
Professional and mission-driven
What Success Looks Like
Clean, organized nonprofit systems
Transparent donor reporting
Consistent fundraising growth
Strong board communication
Clear separation between nonprofit funding and operations