President and Chief Executive Officer, FSMSDC
President and Chief Executive Officer, FSMSDC
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Job Description
Position Title: President and Chief Executive Officer
Reports to: Board of Directors
Position: Full-time Hybrid
Location: Florida (with two physical office locations in Orlando and Miami)
Salary: $145000 - $150000 with a performance based bonus
About Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council
The Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council (FSMSDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1975. As one of 23 regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) FSMSDC is part of the nations most dynamic network for advancing economic inclusion by connecting Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) to corporate and government opportunities.
Headquartered in Miami FSMSDC serves the entire state of Floridaone of the most diverse and economically vibrant regions in the country. Our mission is to drive inclusive economic growth by supporting minority and underserved small businesses with certification capacity building and access to contract opportunities and financing. FSMSDCs work empowers communities and strengthens local economies by cultivating meaningful relationships between MBEs corporations and government entities.
Although headquartered in Florida the FSMSDC also serves the Northeast and the Southeast of the United States and provides national and international small business services in the United States the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
The Role
FSMSDC is seeking a visionary innovative and entrepreneurial President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next phase of statewide expansion innovation and impact. The CEO will serve as the face of the organization setting strategic direction expanding visibility and influence and ensuring operational and financial sustainability.
The ideal candidate brings a passion for economic opportunity economic development and small business growth a proven track record in fundraising and partnership development and the ability to modernize systems and scale programs across Florida and the Councils footprint. This leader will be hands-on in the early stages while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and purpose across a dedicated team. As FSMSDC strengthens its statewide reach the CEO will play a pivotal role in positioning the Council as the go-to resource for diverse and small businesses and economic development in Florida.
Impact Areas
Financial Sustainability & Fundraising
- Build a resilient financial model by diversifying revenue across government grants corporate sponsorships certification income earned revenue philanthropic and other institutional giving and individual donors.
- Secure contracts grants cooperative agreements certification-based revenue and other income while expanding philanthropic and government funding.
- Strengthen internal capacity for ongoing fundraising and long-term financial planning.
- Be a an excellent steward of the organizations resources
Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement
- Deepen relationships with corporate members diverse and small businesses council members government partners funders community allies and others that the Council serves.
- Expand value to each stakeholder group through meaningful engagement and program alignment.
- Leverage relationships to enhance funding visibility and organizational effectiveness and influence.
Growth & Brand Positioning
- Serve as a visible community leader representing FSMSDC on various boards committees and commissions.
- Expand FSMSDCs presence with the goal of engaging all 67 Florida counties. Increase outreach in underrepresented regions and build strong local and state-level partnerships.
- Expand FSMSDC as the premier statewide leader for small business development through strategic branding and advocacy.
Team Culture & Internal Alignment
- Foster a respectful inclusive and high-performing workplace where staff feel heard supported and empowered.
- Build trust through active listening open communication and clear alignment of staff roles with strategic goals and metrics.
- Reinforce FSMSDCs family-oriented values while enhancing internal collaboration accountability and professional development.
Operational Excellence & Innovation
- Continue to modernize systems and processes using automation CRM platforms and data-driven tools.
- Improve efficiency scalability and service delivery through technology and continuous improvement.
- Align operations with organizational growth and ensure infrastructure supports long-term impact with an eye to the future.
Requirements
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Minimum 10 years of executive leadership experience in nonprofit business or economic development settings
- Proven track record in fundraising including securing grants sponsorships and philanthropic or government funding
- Proven record in program design monitoring and compliance preferred
- Strong financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and P&L oversight
- Experience managing organizational growth strategic planning and cross-sector partnerships
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills; ability to connect with diverse stakeholders
- Deep commitment to diversity equity inclusion and small business advocacy
- Bachelors degree in business administration nonprofit management public administration or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
Preferred / Desired Skills
- Knowledge of Floridas business economic and political landscape
- Experience working with government entities or managing government-funded programs
- Familiarity with CRM platforms financial management systems and data-driven decision-making tools
- Understanding of supplier diversity small business development and NMSDC network standards
- Technologically savvy with an interest in automation AI and modernization strategies
- Background in both nonprofit and corporate environments
- Bilingual (English Creole/Spanish) a plus
- Experience with statewide leadership or advocacy roles
Benefits
- FSMSDC offers a competitive compensation package. Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Three weeks vacation
- Paid holiday during the week of Christmas
- Health insurance
- Eight paid holidays
- 401(k) plan (after one year of service)
- Term life insurance and disability coverage
- Five sick days annually
- Employee training and professional development opportunities
To Apply
FSMSDC has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply please complete this online application.
If you have questions or need accommodations please contact Ranata Reeder at or visit .
FSMSDC is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color religion sex gender identity age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation and/or identity criminal record marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.
Research shows that candidates from traditionally marginalized communities may hesitate to apply if they dont meet every qualification. If this role excites you and you believe you bring relevant experience we encourage you to apply.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
