Job description

The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation seeks a dynamic new Executive Director to further our mission to encourage and support young people who are participating in the 4-H Youth Development programs throughout Arizona.

Qualified candidates will have demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising and board development, as well as experience and passion for youth development programs. This position may work remotely anywhere in Arizona, with regular travel to Tucson and throughout the state.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for the world’s largest youth development organization while making a meaningful impact at the local level.

About the Position: The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation (The Foundation) Director is charged with leading, directing, coordinating and inspiring the Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation Board to develop resources necessary to support, enhance and expand the delivery of 4-H Youth Development programming. The Foundation Director will be expected to develop and meet metric-based fundraising goals, develop compelling marketing messages and strategies, and promote public and private understanding of and engagement with 4-H. This position has the responsibility of ensuring strong risk-management controls and oversight for an extensive network of club and county-based financial accounts. Additionally, the Foundation is charged with government relations efforts with the Arizona State Legislature and County Boards of Supervisors.

About the Organization: The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation supports 4-H youth across our state through the acquisition, management and distribution of charitable contributions from individuals, foundations and organizations committed to positive youth development education. The Foundation manages over 80 endowments invested in annuities totaling approximately $2.2 million. These annuities provide guaranteed income to support over 20 different 4-H programs, 35 annual scholarships and the general operating funds for the Foundation.

Key Responsibilities

External Leadership: Be a visible and respected representative for 4-H. Effectively and passionately communicate the value of 4-H’s mission and programs. Develop and retain strong community awareness, relationships, and alliances.

Internal Leadership: Develop and guide the work of a diverse and engaged Board of Directors. Strengthen working relationships between the Foundation, the Arizona 4-H Youth Development program and the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension program. Increase connectivity and partnership with local 4-H offices and leadership. Recruit, train and manage volunteers.

Fundraising: Develop and implement an effective resource development plan that diversifies and increases resources available for youth engaged in 4-H programming. Cultivate, solicit, acknowledge, recognize and steward donors of all types including individual, corporate, major donors and planned gift giving in cooperation and coordination with the State 4-H Program Office and under the MOU with the University of Arizona.

Marketing & Communications: Coordinate the branding, marketing, public relations and communication efforts of the Foundation: to increase statewide brand recognition and awareness, to provide a clear message of the mission and funding needs of the Foundation, and to promote understanding of the role that the Foundation and Arizona 4-H plays in developing Arizona’s youth.

Financial Management & Stewardship: Maintain best practices in sound budget, reserve, and investment policies and procedures by providing oversight of the Foundation financial management and investment portfolio and work with the accountant, auditor, Board Treasurer and the appropriate University of Arizona officials, to assure the long-term financial viability of the Foundation. Develop and communicate financial handling and fiduciary requirements to club- and county-based account managers. Work closely with staff and volunteers to determine Foundation funding priorities and allocation of funds according to those priorities

Government Relations: Educate elected officials at the county and state level and advocate for funding and policy that advances the mission and programs of 4-H. The Foundation Director must be or become a registered lobbyist.

Administrative Oversight: Maintain the Foundation office in Tucson including managing employees (currently 2 student workers), a large donor database, vendors and all files, data and materials.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 Years+ experience in nonprofit fundraising, with demonstrated knowledge of ethical practice and implementation of direct solicitation of major gifts, direct mail, planned giving, grantwriting and/or special events.
• 3 Years+ in management of staff and volunteers
• 3 years+ work and/or demonstrated passion for Youth Development
• Ability to travel across Arizona and at times out of state
• Proven ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with a diverse group of constituents; recruiting, training, and rewarding volunteers.
• High levels of proficiency in oral and written communications, especially in a development or marketing environment.
• Knowledge of non-profit financial control requirements and donor-tracking software (operational knowledge of Bloomerang and Raiser's Edge are desired).
• Ability to organize special events and programs in a fast-paced autonomous work environment.
• Prior experience with nonprofit Board development.

Highly Qualified candidates will demonstrate an ability to:

• Rapidly establish rapport and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
• Maintain and grow existing relationships and partnerships, while identifying and establishing new opportunities to engage more people in 4-H:
• Navigate challenging political environments and customize messaging to individual audiences;
• Display good judgment, conflict management skills, and emotional intelligence;
• Maintain professional competence through study, participation in professional activities and the application of knowledge and skills on the job

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply by April 15 to ensure consideration.

Please submit a resume AND cover letter demonstrating your fundraising experience and successes as well as your interest in youth development and 4-H. Applicants will be directed to take brief online assessment.

Qualified candidates will participate in brief screening interviews by phone in mid April, Zoom interview/s with the Search Committee on May 1 or 2, and a finalist/s site visit to Tucson on June 3. The Board of Directors is scheduled to make their decision by June 15. Candidates will be notified of their status throughout the process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please include a cover letter detailing your nonprofit, fundraising and board development experience and describing your interest in youth development, and specifically 4-H programming.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Required)
• nonprofit board development: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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