Executive Director, Foundation & Fundraising Strategy

Fmi-the-Food-Industry-Association; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 285,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

FMI Foundation in Arlington, Virginia seeks an Executive Director to lead all aspects of the Foundation’s mission, including strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires guiding policies, budgets, and donor relationships to sustain long-term growth and impact in the food industry and beyond.

You will supervise a team, collaborate with FMI’s leadership, and represent the Foundation at conferences and events, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of progressively responsible experience in food industry and foundation experience.
• Demonstrated leadership in management of strategic plans and budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, and public speaking skills.
• Experience in development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive fundraising strategies for the FMI Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the FMI Foundation, including fundraising and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to the Foundation’s mission to enrich society’s experience with the food industry to amplify its impact on well‑being.
• Support and advise the Foundation Board of Trustees in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.
• Direct all activities associated with the FMI Foundation Board of Trustees, including meeting planning and providing information on activities related to the mission and progress toward the strategic goals adopted by the Board.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive fundraising strategies for the FMI Foundation to support long-term growth and sustainability.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with Foundation contributors, ensuring alignment between donor interests and Foundation programs to sustain and grow support.
• Plan and execute annual fund campaigns and targeted fund drives for special projects, ensuring achievement of revenue goals.
• Provide strategic direction for fundraising events, in collaboration with FMI’s Meetings team.
• Promote the Foundation’s mission and values to all stakeholders.
• Build and maintain external relationships with the corporate and community sectors and other collaborators, cultivating program partnerships and financial support.
• Attend conferences, meetings, briefings, and events to increase the Foundation’s visibility among funders and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of FMI Foundation website(s).

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Budget management

Public speaking

Team development

Tools

Donor CRM systems

Fundraising analytics

Job description

FMI Foundation in Arlington, Virginia seeks an Executive Director to lead all aspects of the Foundation’s mission, including strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires guiding policies, budgets, and donor relationships to sustain long-term growth and impact in the food industry and beyond.

You will supervise a team, collaborate with FMI’s leadership, and represent the Foundation at conferences and events, with a hybrid work arrangement.