What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director position at Family Trust FCU?
The Executive Director will serve as the primary liaison responsible for advancing the Family Trust Foundation’s mission (formally known as the Community Partnership Foundation; CPF), overseeing all operational activities, and collaborating closely with the Family Trust Foundation Board of Directors and the Family Trust marketing team to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability. This part-time position is ideally suited for a dynamic, mission-driven leader with a passion for nonprofit management, fundraising, and community engagement.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, supporting governance, policy development, and strategic planning while providing regular organizational and financial updates.
- Oversee financial management, compliance, and day-to-day operations to ensure efficient use of resources.
- Lead the Foundation’s community giving and grantmaking programs, managing the full grant cycle from application through evaluation to ensure alignment with mission and community needs.
- Lead brand strategy, communications, and public relations, serving as the spokesperson to stakeholders, media, and the community.
- Collaborate with the Board and VP of Marketing to advance membership growth initiatives.
- Direct the planning and execution of the Family Trust Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, the Golf Tournament.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners to enhance funding opportunities and program reach.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulations, Board policies, and ethical standards.
- Represent the Foundation at community events and strategic partnerships to promote mission awareness and impact.
- Supervise staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and accountability.
- Other job duties as assigned.
- Understand and comply with credit union policy, laws, regulations, and the credit union’s BSA/AML/CIP/OFAC Program, as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious member and/or account activity.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong communicator with high emotional intelligence; collaborative and team-focused, leads with integrity and professionalism.
Requirement: Availability to work some evenings and maintain a consistent community presence.