Executive Director: Sponsorship & Community Impact (Hybrid)

Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan with 5% match

Hybrid work environment

Unlimited paid time off

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals is seeking an Executive Director to partner with the Board of Directors and lead the organization in strengthening sponsor relationships, promoting programming, and connecting members with the Grand Forks community.

The role is a full-time, in-person position based in a lockable shared office at the 701 Co-working Space. Expect occasional evening work for committee meetings and events, with relative autonomy over your schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required or earned by start date.
• Strong fundraising ability and a track record of building sponsor relationships.
• Strategic thinker who identifies opportunities, solves problems, and takes initiative.
• Excellent budgeting skills and ability to manage budgets over $100,000.
• Excellent public speaking, writing, marketing, social media, and community engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a leadership team.
• Creative, adaptable, and ethical with nonprofit best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts and campaigns and maintain an updated sponsorship pipeline.
• Cultivate relationships with current and potential corporate sponsors.
• Identify opportunities to increase financial and in-kind contributions.
• Develop proposals and sponsorship packets for businesses and major donors.
• Assist with grant writing and reporting as needed.
• Serve as GGFYP's ambassador and main contact in Grand Forks and East Grand Forks communities.
• Build relationships with businesses, civic organizations, foundations, and government officials.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Neon One CRM

QuickBooks

Job description

Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals is seeking an Executive Director to partner with the Board of Directors and lead the organization in strengthening sponsor relationships, promoting programming, and connecting members with the Grand Forks community.

The role is a full-time, in-person position based in a lockable shared office at the 701 Co-working Space. Expect occasional evening work for committee meetings and events, with relative autonomy over your schedule.