Executive Director, The Massachusetts 4-H Foundation, Inc

1 month ago

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States thirdsectornewengland Full time
Third Sector New England

Executive Director, The Massachusetts 4-H Foundation,
Inc.

US-MA-Framingham

Job ID:

Type: Executive Search

# of Openings: 1

Category: Philanthropy and Grantmaking

Massachusetts 4-H Foundation

Overview

Opportunity

The Massachusetts 4-H Foundation (Foundation) seeks a dynamic
and creative Executive Director to grow and drive the Foundation's
evolving fundraising goals at an important time for the Foundation
and 4-H in Massachusetts.

Organizational Overview

The sole mission of the Foundation is to generate and provide
financial resources to help expand, enrich, and advance the
Massachusetts 4-H youth development programs. The Foundation was
formed in 1955 as an independent 501(c)(3) organization, overseen
by its own Board of Trustees, and works in close cooperation with
the University of Massachusetts Extension Program (UMass
Extension). UMass Extension is solely responsible for developing
and delivering 4-H programming in Massachusetts while the
Foundation generates and provides resources to help expand 4-H in
the Commonwealth. 4-H serves over 10,000 Massachusetts youth ages
5-18 years old and has a growing emphasis on outreach to
under-resourced urban and rural communities in the state as part of
a nationwide initiative to close learning and opportunity gaps for
all children.

Headquartered in Framingham, MA, the Foundation employs a
full-time Executive Director and three part-time staff members and
is led by an engaged Board of 19 members. The Foundation has an
annual budget in excess of $500,000 and is financially stable with
an endowment of $10.2M that covers a variety of program costs as
well as its annual administration and operating expenses. In recent
years, the Foundation has raised over $200,000 annually and over
the last five years has donated over $1.1 million to 4-H
programming.

The Massachusetts 4-H Youth Development Program is in the
initial years of implementing a five-year plan to reshape,
revitalize, and expand the 4-H program. The Foundation expects to
be a key partner in identifying and providing resources to make
this plan a success, while at the same time elevating its own
standing and reach in order to ultimately support a long-term
implementation of the plan.

About 4-H

4-H is a positive youth development and mentoring program that
creates confident, curious, and resilient young adults through
engaging programming. Founded in 1908, 4-H is delivered via a
community of more than 100 public universities across the nation
that provide experiences for young people to learn by doing. 4-H is
the largest youth development organization in the United States,
serving over six million young people annually. 4-H programming
spans a wide variety of areas, from its roots in agriculture and
animal science to STEM programming, public speaking, and
leadership.

Responsibilities

Fundraising and Grantmaking

The Foundation consistently raises funds from foundations,
businesses, and loyal individual donors while effectively managing
its endowment and striving to support and expand the reach of 4-H
in Massachusetts. Taking a creative and strategic approach to
fundraising, the Executive Director will grow and formalize all
fundraising strategies while working to align donors with specific
programming interests. Specifically, the Executive Director
will:

Cultivate and expand the Foundation's donor lists across
existing and new demographics as a means of growing the
Foundation's annual giving program
Create and implement a corporate giving program
Increase effective grant-writing efforts
Work in collaboration with UMass Extension to create
opportunities for funders to align with specific programs
Formalize, communicate, and oversee methods for evaluating the
reach of Foundation giving.

Collaboration with Umass Extension School

As the Foundation is a significant funder of 4-H programs
administered through UMass Extension, the Executive Director of the
Foundation will develop a strong working partnership with the
Director of the UMass Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. This
partnership will require an understanding of UMass policies,
operations, and current and future programming goals to align
Foundation fundraising with 4-H program needs. Collaboration will
include:

Regular meetings with the Director of the UMass Extension 4-H
Program to develop short and long-term strategies that support
current and future program needs
Attendance at Massachusetts 4-H programs and events in order to
develop an understanding of the Program's diverse offerings
Creation of guidelines and reporting mechanisms for UMass
Extension to track, measure, and report the impact of Foundation
giving on 4-H programming.

Marketing and Communications

Getting the word out to funders, constituents, and the community
while promoting the Foundation's impact will evolve as the
Foundation looks for ways to increase outreach and improve
messaging. This will require clear and consistent communication
between UMass Extension and the Foundation. The Executive Director
will strive to:

Refine and promote the Foundation and 4-H brands to existing
and new networks, including 4-H alumni, individual and corporate
donors, and the non-profit community
Collaborate with the UMass Extension 4-H Program to create a
clear and consistent communication strategy that increases public
awareness and supports programming, including print and online
materials
Identify existing 4-H alumni to create and steward an alumni
network.

Strategic Planning

The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership, set
clear goals, and establish measurable outcomes to guide the
organization's growth and impact. An early priority will be working
with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement a strategic
plan that supports the Foundation's mission and aligns with UMass
Extension's five year plan for 4-H. To accomplish this goal, the
Executive Director will:

Develop a deep knowledge of the offerings and strategic
priorities of the Massachusetts 4-H Program in order to cultivate
future resources to support these goals
Work with the Board of Trustees to establish short and
long-term goals for the Foundation
Create and manage mechanisms that monitor program outcomes,
collect data, and evaluate the Foundation's impact. Prepare regular
reports for the Board of Trustees, funders, and other stakeholders,
highlighting achievements, challenges, and future goals.

Staff and Operations Management

The Executive Director currently manages a Marketing and
Communications Associate, an Administrative Assistant, and a
third-party financial professional (fulfilling the finance director
role). The Executive Director will:

Oversee all aspects of the organization's operations including
budgeting, financial management, and human resources
Ensure efficient and effective use of resources and maintain
compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
Hire, mentor and provide effective leadership for staff,
fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment while
promoting professional growth and ensuring a high-performance
team
Create systems and metrics to manage performance and
accountability
Engage members of the Board of Trustees in supporting 4-H while
coordinating with the board committees.

Qualifications

 The Foundation understands that candidates rarely meet 100% of
the qualifications. We strongly encourage candidates, in particular
women and people from underrepresented backgrounds, to apply if
they meet many of the qualifications.
The Foundation is looking for an individual with strong
fundraising experience, nonprofit management knowledge, and
exceptional communications skills. Ideal applicants will have the
following:
Five plus (5+) years of demonstrated fundraising experience
with mission-driven organizations required; track record of
managing and growing a fundraising program
Experience with grant writing preferred
Prior employee management or demonstrated experience leading
and motivating teams
Working knowledge of sound nonprofit business and financial
practices; board development and management experience
preferred
Experience with marketing, branding, or promotion is
preferred
Excellent communication and listening skills, with the passion
and presence to articulate a vision and serve as the primary
spokesperson for the Foundation
Prior experience working in or collaborating with a medium to
large, multi-tiered organization
Thoughtful and collaborative leadership and management style
with an ability to build consensus and relationships internally as
well as with traditional and new connections
Background in or familiarity with youth development, education,
4-H, and/or agriculture is appreciated but not required
Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values
and cultivation
Ability to motivate, engage, and influence others; authenticity
of engagement with diverse audiences in a variety of
situations
Fluency with basic technology and CRM databases.

In addition to the above qualifications, key attributes
include:
Integrity
Ability to lead by example
Innovative and open-minded
Outstanding work ethic
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail
Comfort in delegating/directing tasks
Flexibility

How To Apply
 This executive search is being conducted by TSNE with
consultants Anna Asphar and Jodi Dowling. Interested candidates can
submit materials via the link at the top of this page. All
submissions receive acknowledgment and are confidential within the
search committee and TSNE. Electronic submissions sent through the
above link are preferred.
Candidates should include a resume and cover letter that
describes how their qualifications and experience match the needs
and mission of Massachusetts 4-H Foundation, along with salary
expectations and how they learned of the position. Applications
will be accepted until the position has been filled.
This is a full-time, hybrid position, based in Framingham,
Massachusetts. Flexible working hours. The annual salary range for
the position is between $85,000 and $100,000, depending upon
experience.
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation strives to achieve excellence
through a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that
embraces all of our individual and collective differences. We value
and honor the unique talents, learning styles and lived experiences
of each individual that enriches and strengthens our workplace
culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All employment conditions are based on an individual's
performance and job qualifications. Massachusetts 4-H Foundation
prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race,
creed. Color, religion, native language, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, physical
or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status,
marital status, parental status. Pregnancy, race-based hairstyles,
or any other protected characteristic stated by federal and state
law. Massachusetts 4-H Foundation celebrates diversity and values
the strengths that come with having a diverse team of
employees.

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