Executive Director

🕒 July 15

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $124.2k - $138k / year

⏰ Full Time

🔴 Lead

👔 Director

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Firefighters First Credit Union

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1935

🏦 Banking

💸 Finance

🛡️ Insurance

Banking • Finance • Insurance

Firefighters First Credit Union is a financial institution dedicated to serving the unique needs of firefighters and their families. It offers a comprehensive range of banking services including personal and business banking, savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, insurance, and investment services. With a commitment to improving the financial lives of its members, Firefighters First Credit Union provides personalized banking solutions and valuable financial resources designed specifically for the firefighting community.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to support firefighter families with a focus on mental health, family dynamics, and emotional resilience. • Lead with empathy and insight into the specific challenges faced by firefighter families, ensuring that the foundation’s programs are responsive to their unique needs. • Collaborate with the Board of Directors to establish long-term goals and ensure alignment with the foundation’s mission. • Oversee the development and delivery of programs and events aimed at improving the well-being and mental health of firefighter families. • Stay informed about emerging trends in psychological health, trauma, and stress management, especially those affecting first responder families. • Partner with mental health professionals, social workers, and community organizations to offer effective services and support to firefighter families. • Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy, including grant writing, individual donor cultivation, corporate partnerships, and events. • Actively seek out and secure new funding opportunities to ensure the financial sustainability of the foundation. • Build and nurture relationships with existing donors, sponsors, and potential philanthropic partners. • Serve as the primary ambassador for the foundation, advocating for the mental health and well-being needs of firefighter families at public events, media outlets, and industry forums. • Cultivate relationships with fire departments, firefighter unions, community leaders, mental health professionals, and policymakers to advance the foundation’s mission. • Engage firefighter families directly to better understand their needs and ensure the foundation’s services remain relevant and impactful. • Manage the foundation’s budget and resources to ensure efficient and effective program delivery. • Oversee all financial operations, including budget preparation, financial reporting, and compliance with nonprofit regulations. • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational frameworks that align with best practices for nonprofit management. • Serve as the key liaison between the Board of Directors and Council Members and the foundation’s operations. • Collaborate with the board to ensure governance practices are in place, providing regular updates on the foundation’s progress, financial status, and strategic initiatives.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nonprofit Management, or related field • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a nonprofit, mental health, or first responder support organization. • Deep understanding of the psychological and emotional challenges faced by firefighter families, such as trauma, PTSD, stress, and family dynamics. • Proven experience in fundraising, with a successful track record in securing grants, sponsorships, and individual contributions. • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and partners. • Excellent communication and public speaking skills, with the ability to represent the foundation in public forums and media outlets. • Experience working with a Board of Directors and building governance structures for nonprofit organizations. • Compassionate, empathetic, and mission-driven with a passion for helping families in need.