Colorado FFA Foundation · 3 days ago
Executive Director
Colorado, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expThe Colorado FFA Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to manage and grow the organization by establishing a strong fundraising program and overseeing educational properties. The role involves working with the Board of Trustees, supervising a small team, and ensuring the foundation's mission to support agricultural education in Colorado is fulfilled.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Secures $600,000 to $1,000,000 in philanthropic revenue annually
Financial Management
Stewardship of learning experiences at Kobilan Ranch and Lewis Farm
Support board of trustees in governance, leadership development
FFA Chapter and Member Relations
Staff/contractor supervision
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in agriculture, education, business, finance, marketing, communications, or a closely related field, or 10+ years demonstrated success in a similar or related position
Experience teaching ag education or equivalent
Five+ years of fundraising or development, and/or comprehensive sales and marketing, including foundations, major gifts, direct mail, corporate campaigns, or comparable experience
Ability to travel 30-40% of the time on same-day travel and 10-15% of the time in overnight travel
Ability to work remotely (including reliable internet) and work additional hours as necessary, including nights and weekends
Preferred
Experience leading individuals and groups indirectly (not as a direct reporting relationship)
Experience supervising direct reports, including remote supervision
Residing within 60 miles of the Colorado Front Range (Cheyenne to Pueblo) because of the location of the primary donor base
Benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
401K matching
Health insurance negotiable
Flexible hours
Fully remote with support for home office needs
Vehicle for FFA Foundation travel
Company
Colorado FFA Foundation
The Colorado FFA Foundation seeks resources – human, financial and in-kind – to support agricultural education in Colorado, including students (Colorado FFA Association, CSU Ag Education), adult agricultural education (CYFEA), agricultural education teachers (CVATA) and alumni (Colorado FFA Alumni).
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Funding
Current Stage
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