_{10th March, 2025}

Executive Director #1018944
Job Description:
Position Overview:
The Executive Director (ED) is the key leader of a well established and prominent 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization and will oversee the strategic, programmatic, and financial operations of the organization. The ED will collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and the staff to ensure the achievement of organizational goals and the advancement of our mission. The ED will be the face of the company and will lead efforts in fundraising, staff development, community engagement, and organizational growth.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Program Development:

• Collaborate with the Board in executing the organization's vision and strategic direction.
• Provide leadership oversight for the development of programs, organizational strategies, and financial plans, working closely with the Programming Director, Program Leads, and staff.
• Ensure alignment of programs with the overall strategic goals as approved by the Board.

 
Fundraising & Events:

• Assist in crafting the organization’s value proposition and drive substantial growth in fundraising efforts.
• Leverage your personal network to secure charitable contributions and successfully execute grant applications.
• Identify and engage with third-party organizations and collaborators to expand our awareness, reach, and impact in the community.
• Lead a volunteer team for revenue pipeline development to ensure healthy income to drive operations and growth.

 
Budget & Finance:

• Partner with the Staff Accountant to develop and maintain sound financial practices.
• Collaborate with the VP, Treasurer, Board, and staff to prepare annual budgets, ensuring the organization adheres to financial guidelines and accounting best practices.
• Provide general financial oversight, including budgets, accounts receivable, and reporting.

 
Marketing & Communications:

• Serve as the face of our company, representing the organization at key events and speaking engagements.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure cohesive messaging and brand alignment across all communication platforms.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize content and messaging to maximize outreach and engagement.

 
Staff Oversight & Development:

• Foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment where staff contributions are valued and personal development is encouraged.
• Align staff and volunteers with the organization’s strategic initiatives and ensure their efforts are supporting the mission.
• Create and sustain a culture focused on driving forward our mission and core values as defined by the board.

 
Required/Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Technology, Nonprofit Management, or related field (preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of management experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience in the technology industry as a practitioner, contributor, or leader.
• Prior experience reporting to a Board of Directors is a plus.
• Proven experience in fundraising, including grant writing and developing donor relationships.
• Experience working with “C-level” executives and stakeholders.
• Prior involvement with us, either as a leader, member, or volunteer, is highly desired.

 
Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, partners, and donors.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on mission-driven results.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently while fostering teamwork.
• All other duties as assigned.

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!
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