Executive Director

Executive Director Families Unlimited Network - Job Description

Mission: Families Unlimited Network (FUN) provides access to food and resources that support
community well-being and self-sustainability.
Title: Executive Director – Families Unlimited Network
Reports to: Families Unlimited Network Board of Directors
Full-Time, Exempt

Salary: $75,000–$100,000, benefits, 2 weeks vacation
Anticipated Start Date: Between June 1, 2026 – July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026

 

Position Overview

Families Unlimited Network (FUN) is seeking a visionary and relational Executive Director
who models a mature Christian faith to lead our next season of growth and community
impact with humility and compassion.

Families Unlimited Network, a Christ-centered nonprofit ministry, serves families in our
community by providing access to food and essential resources that support long-term
well-being and self-sustainability.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of FUN and works in partnership
with the Board of Directors to advance the organization’s mission, strengthen operations,
cultivate donors and partners, and shape future facility development and growth. This
leader will steward financial resources, build staff capacity, expand community
partnerships, and champion a shared vision for flourishing families and connected
communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven nonprofit leader with strong fundraising and
capital expansion experience, strategic vision, and a heart for serving others with dignity.

 

Fund Development

• Lead comprehensive fundraising strategy to support programs and capital initiatives.

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

• Secure grants and oversee proposal approvals.

• Lead capital campaign efforts for improving and developing the facility.

• Engage sponsors and partners for events and community collaborations.

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Community Engagement

• Serve as the public face of the organization and represent FUN in the community.

• Build strategic partnerships with community leaders, agencies, faith partners, and organizations.

• Regularly assess the needs of the community and of partner organizations.

• Increase the visibility and accessibility of the resources provided by FUN and its partners.

 

Strategic Leadership

• Lead strategic planning in partnership with the Board of Directors.

• Develop multi-year growth plans aligning programs with community needs.

• Monitor and evaluate FUN’s strengths and areas of service overlap with other local organizations.

 

Facility Development

 

• Identify and secure property for the future needs of the organization.

• Work with architects, contractors, and legal counsel on facility design and contracts.

• Lead vision-sharing with community stakeholders to build support for capital projects.

• Oversee financing and capital campaign consultants.

• Identify and oversee capital improvements to facilities that exceed $10,000 in total cost.

 

Building Staff Capacity

 

• Oversee creation and maintenance of up-to-date job descriptions for program manager positions.

• Lead hiring, training, supervision, performance evaluations, and goal setting for Operations Manager.

• Establish organizational hiring practices for staff and volunteers and retain final approval in hiring.

• Establish and maintain a printed Leadership Tree and a Compensation Ladder for the organization.

• Oversee staff development and volunteer training processes.

 

Board Relations

• Serve as primary liaison between Board and staff.

• Provide strategic updates and engage Board in advocacy, program development, and fundraising.

• Lead Board development sessions to enhance board functionality.

• Advise the Board regarding significant changes to fiscal situations or environments.

 

Financial Oversight

• Lead the annual budgeting process.

• Ensure that the financial records are accurate, detailed, and in accordance with FUN’s Financial Policy.

• Present financial reports to the Board, monthly and with an annual recap.

• Produce the 990-tax document required of all non-profit organizations and present to Board.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (nonprofit management, business, social work, or related field).

• Minimum 7–10 years in nonprofit or related leadership roles.

• Proven track record in fundraising, major donor development, and capital campaigns.

• Strong fiscal management skills, including successful management of $1.5-$2.0 million budgets.

• Proven experience in staff supervision, training, and performance management

• Experience with strategic planning and large-scale facility projects.

• Excellent public speaking, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and serving others with dignity.

• Models a mature Christian faith consistent with the organization’s mission and core values.