4-H Foundation Executive Director

The 4-H Foundation Executive Director provides leadership in planning and executing a comprehensive annual and long-range resource development/fundraising program for the Montana 4-H Foundation. This position is accountable for private sector fund development; accounting, management, and administration of restricted and unrestricted funds; donor and sponsor relationships; and promoting the mission of the Foundation. The 4-H Foundation Executive Director reports jointly to the Foundation Board of Directors and the Director of the Montana 4-H Center.

The Montana 4-H Foundation, Inc. and Montana State University Extension are seeking applications for the position of 4-H Foundation Executive Director of the Montana 4-H Foundation. The Foundation is a separate 501c3 membership organization that partners with the 4-H Center for Youth Development at MSU to provide ongoing financial and other resource support to the Montana 4-H program. Currently, Montana 4-H serves 18,000 youth annually through 4-H community clubs, school enrichment, out-of-school programs, and special interest activities. (For additional information, please visit the Extension web page at http://extn.msu.montana.edu or the 4-H website at http://montana4h.org.)

• • Lead the Board of Directors in the development of a long-range strategic plan of resource development for the Foundation consistent with the identified needs of the Montana 4-H program.
  • Work with the Board of Directors, including the Director of the Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development, to identify annual funding needs.
  • Create, implement, and manage the annual budget and fundraising, and operations plans.
  • Plan, direct, and implement all fundraising activities related to the Foundation including donor contacts, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Research, identify and solicit support from the private sector (individuals, groups, businesses, corporations, foundations, etc.) in cooperation with Board members and other volunteer fundraisers.
  • Prepare proposals as needed for major donor agreements, endowments, and grant applications.
  • Receive, acknowledge, and administer all gifts to the Foundation in accordance with established Foundation policies, including maintaining accurate donor records and preparing periodic reports.
  • Communicate status of funds to appropriate stakeholders such as donors, recipients, and managed account owners.
  • Design, coordinate, and provide training on fund development and special projects to Directors, counties, other volunteers, and extension staff.

• Work in partnership with Foundation’s Office Manager to maintain an updated donor management information system, financial information system and reports to counties and donors.
• Work with the State 4-H Center Director and staff in providing and accounting for budgeted program funds.
• Hire, manage, and evaluate staff.
• Provide leadership to all contracted individuals.
• Provide effective and timely communications to Directors, donors, county and state extension staff, volunteers and 4-H organizations through newsletters, website, and social media avenues.

• Board of Directors and the Director of the 4-H Center for Youth Development for effective management and operation of the Montana 4-H Foundation.

Equal Opportunity Employer, Veterans/Disabled

Apply online at msuextension.org, click on "Careers."