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Executive Director
Farm Rescue
Horace ND
Full-Time
ABOUT FARM RESCUE
Farm Rescue is a nonprofit organization founded by Bill Gross in North Dakota in supports farm and ranch families facing major illness injury or natural disaster by providing essential time-sensitive services such as planting harvesting haying commodity hauling and livestock feeding free of charge. Since its inception the organization has mobilized thousands of volunteers and delivered critical assistance to over 1200 farm and ranch families.
Guided by a steadfast belief in community cooperation Farm Rescue has expanded its operations across nine states leaning on a dedicated network of volunteers donors and partners to preserve family farming legacies. Every dollar invested in Farm Rescue yields more than ten dollars in direct and indirect impact for rural communities. As Farm Rescue celebrates its 20th anniversary it stands poised to grow even further with a clear vision of ensuring that family farms continue to thrive for generations to come.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Farm Rescue is seeking a mission-driven leader to serve as its Executive Director. This isnt just a leadership position. It is a responsibility to stand with farm and ranch families safeguarding their livelihoods when it matters most. The ideal candidate must bring a blend of strategic insight operational excellence and authentic relationship-building skills to guide thisgrowing organization with a strong 20-year legacy of service. With a clear vision for the future and a deep commitment to community the Executive Director will lead Farm Rescue into its next chapter of growth innovation and impact.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS
The Key Accountabilities for the position include but are not limited to the following:
Financial and Operational Oversight
Ensure the organization has the proper oversight internal controls forecasting and transparent reporting to maintain the fiscal health of the organization.
Strategic Vision and Execution
Co-create execute and manage the changes associated with clear and actionable long-term and short-term strategy to achieve alignment make measurable progress against strategic goals and position the organization for continued mission impact.
Organizational Leadership
Recruit retain and develop a passionate and talented team and ensure staff members and volunteers achieve their goals in alignment with overall performance metrics and report high levels of trust cohesiveness and engagement.
Fundraising and Development
Co-create development strategies and structure and actively fundraise to increase revenue through positive relationships withdonors corporate sponsors funders and community partners leveraging the history and network of all Farm Rescue stakeholders.
Brand Advancement Advocacy and Strategic Partnerships
Increase brand awareness engagement and collaborationthrough effective messaging intentional community outreachrelationship-building partnership collaboration and purposeful callsto action.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
The ideal candidate for the position will match as many of the qualifications as possible listed in the bullets below:
At least eight (8)years of progressively responsible leadership experience ideally including service as a Chief Executive Officer Executive Director or senior leader in a nonprofit agricultural or mission-driven organization.
Skilled in budgeting forecasting fiscal oversight and ensuring transparent reporting to maintain and improve the organizations financial health.
Ability to co-create and implement both long-term and short-term strategies that align with the mission achieve measurable results and adapt to changing needs.
Evidence of securing significant funding through major gifts corporate sponsorships grants and partnerships with the ability to engage donors partners and community stakeholders.
Expertise in developing and motivating high-performing teams fostering trust and collaboration and a strong sense of purpose among staff and volunteers.
Experienced in public speaking media relations and community engagement to enhance brand visibility and inspire broad-based support.
Experience in working effectively with a governing board leveraging its strengths and ensuring best practices in governance.
A passion for the agricultural community and a commitment to Farm Rescues mission of supporting farm and ranch families.
Ability to travel within the service regions and nationally for events partnerships and donor engagement.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
This position offers a competitive salary inclusive of additional compensation intended to offset healthcare and benefit costs providing you with the flexibility to select the coverage or savings options that best meet your needs.
THE SEARCH
Sagency an executive search and leadership consulting firm has been retained for this Executive Director search.
Sagencyconsultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help the hiring team review a final group for consideration.
The search will be conducted in a professional manner and all potential candidates will be given consideration. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and Farm Rescue are equal-opportunity employers.
If after reviewing this Opportunity Profile you believe your experience capabilities and passion align with the mission of the organization and the requirements of this role we welcome your interest. The application and selection process will proceed as follows:
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Complete the online application and upload your resume.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Step 2: Interview with Sagency
Qualified candidates may first be contacted for a brief phone conversation followed by a 60-minute video interview with a Sagency Executive Search Consultant.
Step 3: Client Interviews
Top candidates will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews with the client organization.
Thank you for your time and interest in this role.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
