Sr. Director of NDFU Foundation

North Dakota Farmers Union · Bismarck, ND · 2 days ago

Full-time

Work with the Board of Directors and president to develop and execute a strategic plan to grow Farmers Union Camp and significantly expand the reach of education programs among youth and young adults.
Draft and implement organizational plans, strategies, program goals and objectives, prepare budgets, and assess outcomes with program directors that improve organizational performance and effectiveness, enhance value, and identify growth opportunities.
Collaborate with NDFU to identify and co-create opportunities and programs that enhance engagement, increase involvement, avoid duplication, and create value for NDFU youth, young adults, and cooperatives.
Analyze, evaluate, modify, and improve programs, projects, and activities on a continual basis.
Regularly report to the Board of Directors on foundation activities and programs, including financial status, personnel matters, program progress, and new developments.

Establish an aligned and high-performing workplace that focuses on serving the mission and purpose of the foundation through collaboration engagement, commitment, and shared accountability.
Lead, coach, and develop program directors (2) and administrative staff (1) and oversee the implementation and fidelity of programs and initiatives.
Ensure effective operations of day-to-day activities, coordinating with and between the foundation, NDFU, and partners, ensuring that resources are effectively utilized to achieve desired outcomes.
Ensure consistent messaging and timely and integrated communication strategies across the Youth Education and Co-op Education departments and with NDFU.
Administer the budget adopted by the Board of Directors and ensure execution of financial transactions and operations in accordance with the policies set by the governing board.
Develop and ensure maintenance of a relationship/customer database or system to monitor and update contact information, program participation, engagement, relationships, etc.
Maintain written procedures for various job functions.

Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that ensures self-sufficiency by 2030.
Establish annual and multi-year revenue goals that diversify funding sources and build sustainable support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other partners.
Cultivate and steward donors and funding partners by developing meaningful relationships, communicating the organization's impact, identifying opportunities for increased investment, and ensuring consistent recognition and engagement of supporters.
Identify and pursue new funding opportunities through grants, sponsorships, major gifts, planned giving, special initiatives, and strategic partnerships that advance the organization's mission and expand its capacity.

Highly motivated, self-starter.
Knowledge of, and experience in, program design and analysis.
Exceptional interpersonal communication and relationship-management skills.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, meet deadlines, and provide project management.
Knowledge of management techniques, fundraising principles, strategic planning, and resource allocation.
Demonstrated ability to lead a team to strong performance.
Ability to analyze data, including financial data, and produce reports.

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, community development, nonprofit management, business administration, philanthropy, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
5+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in community engagement, membership development, communications/marketing, fundraising and development, or nonprofit/education settings.
Experience leading a team and working with boards, donors, community partners, and other stakeholders.
Willing to consider the right candidate with relevant experience.

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