Executive Director, Foundation

Marine Credit Union; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marine Credit Union Foundation (MCUF) seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, overseeing all operations and advancing the MCUF mission. You will manage planning, fundraising, community engagement, personnel, board liaison, and fiscal stewardship.

Responsibilities include fundraising initiatives, grant writing, events, program development, public relations, and ensuring growth of programs like Finding HOME in collaboration with MCU leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public Administration with a minimum of 3 years related experience in administration of volunteer, nonprofit, or public service agency preferred.
• Proven success in fundraising initiatives, grant writing, event planning, and/or program development preferred.
• Strong skills in fiscal management, resource development and maintenance, and public relations preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers and donors and possess strong public speaking and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement time-oriented strategic plans to advance MCUF’s mission.
• Oversee fundraising, event planning, fund investments, community awareness, promotion and publicity, and participation.
• Oversee and manage Foundation policies and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with MCU leadership to align community outreach with community goals.
• Oversee and expand the Foundation's financial literacy program, Finding HOME, and future programs.
• Research and prepare grant proposals and other funding applications.
• Develop and maintain a donor base for monetary and non-monetary resources.
• Coordinate public relations to recruit donors and increase public awareness.
• Oversee press releases and media follow-up; participate in public speaking engagements.
• Prepare monthly and annual staff evaluations; coach and develop staff; coordinate Board meetings; implement Board directives.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Public Speaking

Event Planning

Program Development

Fiscal Management

Public Relations

Donor Relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or public Administration

Job description

Position Summary:

The Executive Director is a pivotal leadership role of the Marine Credit Union Foundation (MCUF). In addition to fulfilling and advancing the MCUF’s mission, the Executive Director is responsible for overseeing all operations, functions, and activities of the organization. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to 1) Foundation planning and oversight, 2) Resource development and maintenance 3) Community engagement and public relations, 4) Personnel management, 5) Board of Directors liaison, and 6) Fiscal management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Foundation Planning and Oversight:

• Develop and initiate time-oriented strategic plans to establish goals and advance the mission of the MCUF.
• Manage the programs of the Foundation including, but not limited to, fundraising; event planning; fund investment; developing community awareness; promotion and publicity; and participation.
• Oversee and manage Foundation policies and procedures.
• Collaborate closely with MCU leadership to align community outreach with Community goals.
• Oversee and expand the Foundation's financial literacy program, Finding HOME, in addition to new future programs.

Resource Development and Maintenance:

• Research and prepare grant proposals and other funding applications.
• Develop and maintain a donor base for both monetary and non-monetary resources.

Community and Public Relations:

• Coordinate public relations to recruit donors and increase public awareness of the MCUF and its programs.
• Oversee press releases and follow-up of any media coverage.
• Participate in public speaking engagements.

Personnel Management & Board Liaison:

• Prepare monthly and annual performance evaluations for all staff.
• Coach and develop staff.
• Coordinate and lead all Board meetings.
• Oversee implementation of all Board directives, policies, and procedures.

Fiscal Management:

• Engage in fiscally safe financial practices on behalf of the Foundation and ensure it operates within budgetary, state, and federal guidelines.
• Develop annual Foundation budget and submit quarterly financial reports to the Board of Directors.
• Ensure Foundation remains financially sustainable through grants and donations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or public Administration with a minimum of 3 years related experience in administration of volunteer, non-profit, or public service agency preferred.
• Proven success in fundraising initiatives, grant writing, event planning, and/or program development preferred.
• Strong skills in fiscal management, resource development and maintenance, and public relations preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers and donors and possess strong public speaking and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements (with or without accommodation):

• Long periods of sitting will occur regularly.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving 15 lbs. or less.
• Use of a computer and telephone required.
• Occasional bending, stooping, or crouching may be required.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.