Executive Director The Foster Network

Sioux Falls, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Executive Director leads fundraising and community engagement building donor corporate and community partnerships. This role drives strategic fundraising efforts and expands networks to grow support and sustain impact for children and families in foster care.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Lead the development of the organizations vision and

strategic goals. Work with the Board and senior leadership to set long-term goals

and ensure the organizations alignment with its mission.

Fundraising and Resource Development: Oversee and implement fundraising

strategies including grant writing individual donor cultivation and corporate

partnerships. Develop new funding sources to ensure financial stability.

Financial Oversight: Manage the financial health of the organization including

budgeting forecasting financial reporting and compliance with all regulatory

requirements.

Board Relations: Serve as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors

and the staff ensuring effective governance and organizational accountability.

Provide regular reports and recommendations to the Board.

External Relations and Advocacy: Represent the organization to stakeholders

including community partners government agencies and the media. Advocate

for the organizations mission and secure strategic partnerships.

Staff and Organizational Leadership: Manage senior leadership staff including

the Program Director and other key personnel. Foster a positive and inclusive

organizational culture ensuring professional development opportunities for staff

and promoting a work environment of collaboration and respect.

Qualifications:

Proven leadership experience including program management and financial

oversight.

Exceptional communication fundraising and relationship-building skills.

Strong financial acumen and experience managing organizational budgets.

Demonstrated success in leading and motivating teams toward achieving

organizational goals.

Experience working with or reporting to Board of Directors.

Degree in nonprofit management business or related field preferred.

Passion for the mission of The Foster Network and the community it serves.

Please submit a resume cover letter and at least three professional references to

. In your cover letter please indicate how your experience

aligns with the Foster Network is an equal-opportunity employer and

welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

Required Experience:

Director