Executive Director, Golden State Foods Foundation - Golden State Foods

Responsibility for all aspects of the company’s 501(c)(3) charitable Foundation, to include fundraising, volunteer programs, grant making, internal and external partnerships and growth.

• Act as spokesperson for the Foundation to communicate its unique vision and mission to internal and external audiences.
• Promote and influence associate engagement with the Foundation in collaboration with internal business leaders and volunteers.
• Develop case for support and lead comprehensive fundraising strategy to meet financial performance targets to ensure adequate funds are available for the organization to carry out its work.
• Work directly with donors to raise funds through prospect development, leading to strategic cultivation and stewardship.
• Nurture relationships and build innovative partnerships with strategic charitable partners and key nonprofit leaders within our communities.
• Together with the Sr. Director of Strategic Planning & Special Projects, develop strategic plan with measurable goals focused on associate engagement, community impact, and growth.
• Develop and adhere to the Foundation’s operating budget while maintaining sound financial practices.
• Work effectively with all GSF departments including Communications, Finance, and particularly the Legal Department.
• Ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements of a 501(c)(3) tax exempt private foundation.
• Oversee compliance and regulations including tax forms 990
• Jointly, with the CEO and Chairman and the Board of Directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.
• Develop and collaborate with the Foundation’s Board of Directors composed of internal business leaders.
• Lead team of three direct reports to support individual performance goals and foster continuous learning and development.

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:          

7 to 10 years of relevant work experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, volunteer management, teambuilding and grant making.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Skilled in listening, interpreting, negotiating and consensus building, with the ability to move projects forward into actionable plans (E)
• Ability to plan, organize and effectively present ideas and concepts to groups (E)
• Maintain excellent working relationships with the public, customers, and a wide variety of internal resources (E)
• Work under pressure to meet deadlines and handle a variety of assignments simultaneously (E)
• Articulate, with strong oral and written communication skills that effectively promote GSF’s vision, goals and strategies for the Foundation (E)
• Fundraising practices and donor portfolio management (E)
• Charitable program design and reporting (E)
• Ability to “see the big picture” with attention to detail (E)
• Professional maturity necessary to gain credibility with the senior leadership team (E)
• Pragmatic and professional with a personal reputation for integrity and above-reproach ethics (E)
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to develop and lead (E)
• Ability to work cross-functionally throughout the organization (E)
• Knowledge of public v. private foundations (J)
• Ability to act in accordance with GSF Values & Creed

Skill and ability to:

• Model GSF Creed and Values consistently with associates, peers and community leaders
• Negotiate effectively with vendors
• Analyze and resolve complex problems with support from management
• Support and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Apply creative and innovative methods for growth of Foundation
• Prepare and deliver presentation to management, customers, community leaders and other eternal organizations
• Support long-term, high-level relationships with Foundation supporters and community leaders
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors verbally and in writing
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees and committee chairs verbally and in writing
• Communicate graphic design skills, layouts, log and brochure design needs
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Demonstrate the principles of servant leadership
• Travel 30% of time

At GSF, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, vacation, sick, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan.
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement and/or Scholarships, virtual courses and classroom development experiences.
• Flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role).
• Please note that the compensation details listed in postings reflect the base salary only.
• Additional compensation including bonuses, equity and car allowances are subject to eligibility.

The expected Compensation range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000. 

Location, confirmed job-related skills, education, experience and relevant training will be considered in setting actual starting salary.