Executive Director

The Opportunity

The Executive Director leads Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fond du Lac County to ensure the agency's mission, strategy, values, and goals are achieved — and that our mentoring programs serve the youth of Fond du Lac County effectively and sustainably. This is a hands-on leadership role spanning strategy, fundraising, board partnership, staff development, and community representation.

What You'll Do

• Lead strategic planning — Develop and drive the organization's strategic plan, working collaboratively with the Board and staff, and use performance data to guide decisions.
• Grow philanthropic support — Lead fundraising, donor engagement, grant development, and community partnerships. Build and sustain relationships with individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
• Build a strong team — Attract, retain, and develop talented, diverse staff. Create an engaged, high-performing culture with clear goals and regular feedback.
• Ensure financial health — Oversee agency finances, fiscal controls, and long-term sustainability, balancing financial strength with program quality.
• Drive program impact — Grow and support a strong base of volunteer mentors reflecting our community, with child safety as a top priority.
• Partner with the Board — Support Board development and governance, prepare regular reporting and the annual budget, and attend all Board meetings.
• Represent the agency — Serve as the public face of BBBSFDL with media, partners, and policymakers to build our brand and generate support.
• Maintain affiliate standards — Ensure ongoing compliance with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) national standards and reporting requirements.

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Human Services, Social Work, or a related field required.
• 7+ years of proven results building an organization and achieving outcomes; nonprofit or youth development experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic thinking and systems-level planning
• Entrepreneurial approach to limited resources
• Ability to manage for short-, mid-, and long-term results
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Board development and fund development experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; donor database/CRM experience (e.g., Salesforce) a plus
• Demonstrated integrity and sound ethical judgment, with proven ability to work effectively and build trust with diverse groups of people
• Strong service orientation across youth, families, volunteers, and community partners
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement

Travel & Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel throughout the community and surrounding areas; occasional regional or overnight travel for conferences, training, and BBBSA meetings
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, occasionally lift up to 25 lbs, and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing

Why Join Us

You'll lead an organization with a proven, measurable impact on kids in our community — with the support of an engaged Board and a passionate staff team behind you.

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Nonprofit sector: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: In person