Executive Director

Fundy Community Foundation; Town of Saint Andrews; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural community foundation is seeking an Executive Director to lead strategy, operations, and community initiatives in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience in nonprofits and expertise in fundraising. This role involves building relationships, overseeing budgets, and inspiring the team. Competitive compensation and a supportive environment await. Applications should be sent to the FCF Recruitment Committee by January 30, 2026.

Benefits

Meaningful impact

Collaborative team

Flexibility and autonomy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in nonprofits, foundations, or community development.
• Proven success in fundraising and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong financial management skills with budgets and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, operations, and community impact initiatives.
• Build relationships with donors and community leaders.
• Oversee grants, budgets, reporting, and governance.

Skills

Leadership in nonprofits

Fundraising expertise

Relationship-building

Financial management

Job description

Executive Director - Fundy Community Foundation

Are you the kind of leader who can juggle strategy and fundraising, with equal enthusiasm? Keep reading.

About Us

We're a small, rural Community Foundation with a big heart and an even bigger impact. We connect local generosity with local needs-funding programs, strengthening nonprofits, and inspiring community change. Our team is lean, dedicated, and powered by equal parts passion, and community spirit.

The Role

We're on the hunt for a dynamic Executive Director who can wear multiple hats-visionary, relationship-builder, fundraiser, advocate, and occasionally, chief cheerleader. If you thrive in small organizations where your ideas take flight, this is for you.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the foundation's strategy, operations, and community impact initiatives
• Build relationships with donors, community leaders, and partner organizations
• Champion fundraising and donor stewardship (yes, you'll get to tell great stories)
• Oversee grants, budgets, reporting, and governance
• Inspire and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and the Board
• Spot opportunities to grow resources, reputation, and impact

What You Bring (besides charm):

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofits, foundations, philanthropy, or community development
• Proven success in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building
• Experience working with or supporting a Board of Directors
• Strong financial management skills (you're no stranger to budgets and balance sheets)
• A talent for turning big ideas into practical action
• A sense of humour and flexibility-because community work is equal parts joy and surprise

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in rural or small community settings
• Knowledge of Canadian charitable regulations and granting
• Comfort with public speaking (not mandatory, but microphones will happen)
• CFRE designation

What We Offer:

• A meaningful leadership role where your work creates real local impact
• A collaborative, supportive Board and team
• Flexibility, autonomy, and room to grow the organization
• Competitive compensation (aligned with a small-but-mighty foundation)

Ready to Lead With Heart (and Hustle)?

Send your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you're the perfect mix of strategic and spirited by January 30, 2026.

Let's make great things happen in our community-together!

Correspondence should be sent to the FCF Recruitment Committee, Attention Kirsten Rouse [e-mail]