What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at FAMILY SAFETY NETWORK OF CASS?
The Family Safety Network (FSN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Northeast Minnesota that provides services for victims of intimate partner violence and advocates for social change to interrupt the cycle of violence.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Vision:
- Lead FSN in advancing its mission, vision, and values.
- Collaborate with the Board on strategic planning to maximize program services and equity.
- Assess the organization's business model to ensure sustainability and meet community needs.
- Cultivate a shared leadership and inclusive organizational culture.
- Maintain a strong and transparent relationship with the Board, ensuring accountability and strategic alignment.
Advocacy, Development, and Community Relations:
- Serve as the organization's primary spokesperson, representing FSN to external stakeholders.
- Lead fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, fundraising events, and community outreach.
- Maintain relationships with existing donors and seek new partnerships with foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
- Ensure the efficient allocation of resources to align with FSN's mission and financial priorities.
Operations and Infrastructure:
- Foster an inclusive work environment that supports staff and client needs.
- Assess internal structures and ensure clarity in decision-making, staff roles, and responsibilities.
- Conduct performance evaluations for staff and assess compensation packages to ensure competitiveness.
- Oversee financial management, ensuring the organization operates in compliance with grant requirements and supports its mission.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field.
- Leadership experience in nonprofit management, with a preference for experience in domestic violence advocacy.
- A creative, innovative mindset with a track record of implementing organizational vision and strategies.
- Strong understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and change management.
- Experience building and supervising high-performing teams and leading with empathy and accountability.
- Proven success in grant writing and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with LGBTQAI and BIPOC communities.
- Understanding of rural culture and advocacy needs.
Benefits:
- Full-time, exempt position, with occasional evening and weekend hours.
- Salary range commensurate with experience.
- Excellent benefits package including healthcare credit, 401k match, paid time off and holidays.
This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of victims of intimate partner violence and help shape FSN's future in a rural, community-centered environment.
