Executive Director, FMI Foundation

Job Description

Job Description

Primary Purpose: 

The executive director of the FMI Foundation directs all aspects of the FMI Foundation, including development and execution of strategic plans, policies, programs, research, education, scholarships, grants, activities, and related business.

Essential Job Functions:

• Overall leadership and management of the FMI Foundation, including fundraising and the development and implementation of strategic initiatives related to the Foundation’s mission to enrich society’s experience with the food industry to amplify its impact on well-being.
• Support and advise the Foundation Board of Trustees in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.
• Direct all activities associated with the FMI Foundation Board of Trustees, including meeting planning and providing information on activities related to the mission and progress toward the strategic goals adopted by the Board.
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive fundraising strategies for the FMI Foundation to support long-term growth and sustainability.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with Foundation contributors, ensuring alignment between donor interests and Foundation programs to sustain and grow support.
• Plan and execute annual fund campaigns and targeted fund drives for special projects, ensuring achievement of revenue goals.
• Provide strategic direction for fundraising events, in collaboration with FMI’s Meetings team.
• Promote the Foundation’s mission and values to all stakeholders.
• Build and maintain external relationships with the corporate and community sectors and other collaborators, cultivating program partnerships and financial support.
• Attend conferences, meetings, briefings, and events to increase the Foundation’s visibility among funders and key stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of FMI Foundation website(s).

Other Job Functions:

• Contribute to, support, and assist FMI’s CEO and executive leadership staff in the development and execution of FMI’s strategic plan/initiatives.
• Upon request, serve as a representative of FMI’s CEO with Board members or as a substitute for the CEO in her various leadership roles.
• Represent FMI and the FMI Foundation at meetings and events.
• Develop and monitor Foundation budgets.
• Select and manage outside consultants.
• Respond to requests for information and guidance from members and staff.
• Develop support for program activities.
• Recruit and develop staff to support department activities; provide regular advice and guidance to staff.
• Prepare and conduct regular performance reviews and provide active performance management to address success and/or deficiencies.
• Identify staff training needs and arrange through internal and/or external resources to address needs.
• Track staff leave and related administrative paperwork.
• Other duties and projects as requested or required.