Executive Director Non Profit at Fargo

Job Description

One of the nation’s most distinguished non-profits has a current opening for a passionate Executive Director/CEO in the Fargo, North Dakota area. The ideal candidate will be an ambitious leader who is passionate about achieving goals and fueling the growth of a regional chapter of a non-profit organization. 

 

JOB SUMMARY FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The primary function of this position is to direct the day-to-day activities of the organization in order to effectively achieve the mission, goals, and objectives established by the Board of Directors.   

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

• Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy in order to accomplish organizational goals and advance the vision and mission.
• Serve as the chief fundraiser for the chapter.
• Provide efficient and effective operational leadership to strengthen the organization and fuel the growth of staff and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with the board of directors in order to achieve organizational goals.
• Advance the foundation’s reach within North Dakota through strategic fundraising and successful outreach strategies.
• Lead and develop staff members.
• Actively recruit and continually engage board members to utilize strengths and effectively govern the chapter.
• Increase statewide awareness by creating new relationships and enhancing current relationships with volunteers, board members, community leaders. 
• Facilitate continuous and healthy growth by overseeing and engaging the team in prudent investment decisions, realistic and aligned budgets, and ensuring 100% compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Continually improve the organization through sound program leadership. 

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate a passion for and commitment to the organizations’ mission and its importance to our community.
• Strong leadership capabilities: ability to lead by example.
• Ability to delegate and make decisions efficiently.
• Ability to provide a strategic vision.
• Ability to promote organizational health and development.
• Strong collaboration skills: ability to seek out the collective strengths and wisdom of the team.
• Implement and lead change with a collective approach.
• Possess strong emotional intelligence.
• High adaptability and flexibility.
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3+ years in a leadership/management role.
• 2 years experience in non-profit or public agency management is a plus. 
  • Demonstrated ability in public speaking, clear and effective written and oral communications, and effective negotiation skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of board committee functions and structures.
  • Ability to understand fiscal management, including fund accounting and budgeting.
  • Experience with fund raising and fund development is a plus.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in grant writing, coordination of events, and corporate giving programs is preferred. 
  • Computer literacy. 

Country: USA, State: North Dakota, City: Fargo, Company: Bluewater Search.