Minnesota Fathers & Families Network

Executive Director – Position Description

The Minnesota Fathers & Families Network enhances healthy father-child and family relationships by promoting initiatives that inform public policy and further develop the field of fatherhood practitioners statewide. Learn more at www.mnfathers.org.

 The Executive Director is responsible for agency leadership, including: overall administration and management of programs (chiefly technical assistance, public policy, education, and advocacy ); statewide community outreach; resource development; financial management; marketing/public relations; and other duties as required for the Minnesota Fathers & Families Network (MFFN), a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization. Duties include:

• Manage Finances: Actively raise funds, seek and write grants, generate income and sponsorships, and work collaboratively with funding partners.  This includes all duties associated with acquiring/maintaining grants and contracts. Oversee all accounting functions including those necessary for auditing, budgeting, financial analysis, and payroll, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, board policies and procedures, and all other applicable rules and guidelines.
• Maintain Statewide Presence: Develop new and support existing MFFN membership of practitioners, advocates and other interested stakeholders. Maintain strong statewide organizational collaborations and networks with nonprofits, government agencies, coalitions, and individuals.
• Lead Public Policy and Education Efforts: Develop, coordinate and manage the organization’s educational activities in areas of public policy and professional program support.  This includes technical assistance and resource materials for new and existing fatherhood programs and human service providers across Minnesota.
• Engage in External Communication: Act as the organization’s primary public voice.  Lead the organization’s outreach efforts, using virtual and traditional communication tools.  Act as a public policy advocate for fatherhood issues. Represent the organization at events, conferences, and meetings.
• Lead Day-to-Day Operations: Manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. Perform human resources duties including supervision of staff, interns, consultants, and volunteers.  Provide staff support for the MFFN board and committees.
• Support the MFFN Mission: Assist the board in developing and implementing a strategic plan and vision. Support the principles and values of the organization.

 Position Requirements

• Ability to communicate (written and oral) with racially, culturally, geographically, politically, and economically diverse individuals and organizations
• Organizational management skills and experience
• Resource development, fundraising, and budget management
• Membership development
• Ability to work with a board
• Ability to organize training, networking, and conference events
• Public speaking
• Staff management and organizational development
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite: Access, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher; and Quickbooks
• Comfort with and willingness to employ new information technologies as they change and evolve
• Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred
• Successful grant writing and grant management experience
• Ability to represent the organization at statewide events; approximately 20% travel required
• Experience working successfully with diverse communities
• Supervisory and/or contract management experience
• Comfort working with minimal staff or administrative support
• Experience (4+ years) in fatherhood or social service field or in human services or nonprofit management
• Proven experience working autonomously with schedules that adapt to the organization’s needs
• Consider virtual (home) office or other flexible work arrangement

Compensation Package

The position can be structured either as a consulting contract or on an employment basis.  Compensation is negotiable and will depend on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. If employment based, competitive salary and benefits package including generous vacation/PTO, flexible spending account for health benefits, retirement, and additional benefits. If contract based, please propose terms.

 Application Requirements

Please submit (1) a resume or curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter demonstrating your interest in and ability to fill this position, (3) names and complete contact information for three professional references, and (4) responses to the following screening questions:

1. Describe the specific skill sets and experiences that you would bring to this job.
2. Describe your strategies and successes in fundraising and development.  Explain how you would approach financial stability for MFFN.
3. What is your experience working in the fatherhood field?
4. How would you help MFFN accomplish its mission?

Submit electronically in a single MS Word or PDF document to “Search Committee” at curt@orgdev.org.. Submission deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012. No phone calls, please.