Farm Rescue ยท 2 hours ago
Executive Director
Horace, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expFarm Rescue is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families in crisis. The Executive Director will provide strategic leadership, oversee financial and operational aspects, and enhance community engagement to drive the organization's mission forward.
Farming
Hiring Manager
Tami Kilzer
Responsibilities
Ensure the organization has the proper oversight, internal controls, forecasting, and transparent reporting to maintain the fiscal health of the organization
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
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
Co-create development strategies and structure, and actively fundraise to increase revenue through positive relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, funders, and community partners, leveraging the history and network of all Farm Rescue stakeholders
Increase brand awareness, engagement, and collaboration through effective messaging, intentional community outreach, relationship-building, partnership collaboration, and purposeful calls to action
Qualification
Required
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 organization's 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 Rescue's mission of supporting farm and ranch families
Ability to travel within the service regions and nationally for events, partnerships, and donor engagement
Benefits
Additional compensation intended to offset healthcare and benefit costs
Company
Farm Rescue
Founded in 2005 by Bill Gross, Farm Rescue is a one-of-a-kind organization that provides planting, haying, harvesting, and livestock feeding assistance free of charge to farm and ranch families who have experienced a major injury, illness, or natural disaster.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase