Executive Director

Location : Durham, North CarolinaJob Number : 6471

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – FARMER FOODSHARE – DURHAM, NC

REQUEST : Do you have a commitment to and passion for the Farmer Foodshare mission? We seek a leader - persuasive, responsible, flexible, problem solver to collaborate with the Board. This leader will have the enthusiasm and professional energy, creativity, detail-oriented, highly organized, and a professional demeanor as part of this team. The right leader has an entrepreneurial spirit and will want to grow the organization. If you are a self-starter, results-driven, work independently, exceed goals, build relationships with ease, exhibit a strong work ethic, this opportunity may be for you!

The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors. The position is an exempt, full time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Operations Management

Ensure high-quality program delivery, evaluation, and reporting systems that promote effective personnel and financial resources utilization.

 Foster a culture of teamwork and accountability.

 Build a positive work culture that supports a productive, diverse, and professional work environment.

 Personnel – lead and manage; perform quarterly performance appraisals; communicate in huddles and staff meetings; support with policies and position descriptions; provide consistent accountability.

 Maintain focus on the engagement and retention of volunteers.

 Sustain software platform processes.

 Create and implement wholesale market logistics.

Financial Management

 Ensure strong internal controls, fiscal responsibility, accountability, transparency, and efficient, accurate, and consistent financial operations and practices.

 Develop, implement, and manage an annual budget for the Board's review and approval.

 Perform daily, weekly, quarterly, yearly financial tracking, and analysis.

 Produce relevant financial reports for Board review.

 Prepare timely reports for the CPA.

Client / Donor Relations Management

 Oversee fundraising through donor relations, grants, and campaigns.

 Build and repair relationships with various stakeholders – farmers, community organizations, funders, leaders, etc.

 Work with current farmers and reach out to new farmers, current FF buyers, new buyers, current donors, and new donors.

 Cultivate positive and sustained relationships with local, state, and federal funders and foundations, corporations, and other major funding partners.

 Develop and implement a plan to expand relationships and partnerships that will lead to sustainable, diversified funding streams, and significant philanthropic investments.

 Serve as primary advocate, community builder, spokesperson, and administrator.

Strategic Planning / Development Management

 Collaborate with the FF Board and appropriate staff members to develop a strategic one-to-three-year plan to expand FF's influence and impact in Durham County and across NC for food distribution.

 Contact local, county, and state food distribution, nutrition, and public food assistance programs a plus.

Board Relations Management

 Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to ensure proper governance.

 Hold weekly meetings with Board Chair.

 Maintain regular communications with the Board of Directors and provide them with the necessary support, counsel, and information required for effective governance.

 Ensure a quality process for supporting the Board and their involvement in fundraising, strategic planning, program delivery, and increasing overall visibility.

 Institute a quality process for building the board base and diversifying its membership to reflect the community served.

REQUIREMENTS :

 Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college / university.

 Ten + years' experience as a nonprofit executive director, preferably in food systems, having worked with employees, donors, volunteers, Board of Directors, and growing the organization.

 Proven successful record in demonstrating sound judgment, administrative skills, and financial acumen necessary to oversee day-to-day operations, directing a staff of seven or more, and managing a budget of $1 million or more.

 Excels in managing staff and building teams – hire, fire, train, reward, promote, lead, inspire, coach, and motivate others.

 Uses QuickBooks for financial management.

 Demonstrates a track record of community building and maintaining relationships across many sectors that fosters a spirit of collaboration with social services agencies, agriculture, government officials, and community leaders.

 Substantiates fundraising experience with success in building dynamic relationships with key stakeholders, business and foundation leaders, and others who can influence individual, corporate, foundation, and government giving; experience cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gifts.

 Attributes – leader, visionary, strategic, analytical, transparent, authentic, honest, passionate, collaborative, team builder, community advocate.

 Experienced in an understanding of food systems in North Carolina, advocacy and public policy are preferred.

 Works on-site with staff consistently.

Benefits :

We provide health benefits and PTO.