Executive Director

The Family Safety Network (FSN) in Cass, Hubbard, and Clearwater Counties of Northeast Minnesota is seeking an Executive Director. FSN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on providing services for victims of intimate partner violence and advocating for social change to interrupt the cycle of violence.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Vision:

• Lead FSN in advancing its mission, vision, and values.
• Collaborate with the Board on strategic planning to maximize program services and equity.
• Assess the organization’s business model to ensure sustainability and meet community needs.
• Cultivate a shared leadership and inclusive organizational culture.
• Maintain a strong and transparent relationship with the Board, ensuring accountability and strategic alignment.

Advocacy, Development, and Community Relations:

• Serve as the organization’s primary spokesperson, representing FSN to external stakeholders.
• Lead fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, fundraising events, and community outreach.
• Maintain relationships with existing donors and seek new partnerships with foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Ensure the efficient allocation of resources to align with FSN’s mission and financial priorities.

Operations and Infrastructure:

• Foster an inclusive work environment that supports staff and client needs.
• Assess internal structures and ensure clarity in decision-making, staff roles, and responsibilities.
• Conduct performance evaluations for staff and assess compensation packages to ensure competitiveness.
• Oversee financial management, ensuring the organization operates in compliance with grant requirements and supports its mission.

Required Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field.

• Leadership experience in nonprofit management, with a preference for experience in domestic violence advocacy.
• A creative, innovative mindset with a track record of implementing organizational vision and strategies.
• Strong understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and change management.
• Experience building and supervising high-performing teams and leading with empathy and accountability.
• Proven success in grant writing and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with LGBTQAI+ and BIPOC communities.
• Understanding of rural culture and advocacy needs.

Compensation:

• Full-time, exempt position, with occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Salary range to commensurate with experience.
• Excellent benefits package that includes healthcare credit, 401k match, paid time off and holidays.

This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of victims of intimate partner violence and help shape FSN’s future in a rural, community-centered environment.