Location: Remote, Anywhere in the US

Reporting To: Board of Trustees

Compensation: $250,000 - $290,000 plus benefits

Start Date: January 2025

Application Deadline: Monday, September 30

About Heifer Foundation: The mission of Heifer Foundation is to raise and oversee financial assets to support the work of Heifer International.

Heifer International’s supporters are our partners in providing resources and training for smallholder farmers and their communities, both in the U.S. and across the globe, currently in 19 countries and 4 continents. Our projects provide animals, training and basic necessities to help families lift themselves out of poverty. By empowering families in need with long-term solutions to hunger and poverty, Heifer has earned a place among the world’s most innovative and trusted charities.

About the Opportunity: Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the PRESIDENT will set the vision and strategic direction of Heifer Foundation and its $200M endowment, build a culture of care, collaborate with sister organization, Heifer International’s CEO, cultivate key donor relationships, and manage relations with the Board of Trustees.

KEY PRIORITIES DURING YOUR FIRST YEAR

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

SET THE VISION AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF HEIFER FOUNDATION AND ITS $200M ENDOWMENT - 40%

Lead the organization, working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, in the development and implementation of a long-term vision, strategies, and goals
Alongside the VP of Investments and Finance, oversee the investment program and the primary fiduciary duty of making investments that support Heifer International’s goals and enable mission-aligned programs
Identify opportunities for optimizing internal systems and processes in close collaboration with the leadership team

BUILD A CULTURE OF CARE THAT EMPOWERS TEAMS - 20%

Foster cross-functional collaboration and cohesiveness
Together with the VP of People and Culture, develop and retain team members; ensure they have the support and resources to achieve their goals and grow personally and professionally

COLLABORATE WITH HEIFER INTERNATIONAL’S LEADERSHIP- 20%

Thought-partner with Heifer International's CEO to align strategies and initiate team collaboration, particularly as their programs evolve to meet global needs
Maximize opportunities to deepen donor relationships and knowledge sharing
Explore innovative financial models and partnerships that enable Heifer International’s programs

CULTIVATE AND STEWARD DONOR RELATIONS - 10%

Collaborate with the VP of Planned Giving and team to cultivate existing and future key donor relations, and amplify the stories and impact of investments made
Serve as external thought leader and ambassador of the foundation at speaking engagements, conferences, and philanthropic convenings

MANAGE AND NURTURE RELATIONS WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 10%

Engage and assemble a diverse Board of Trustees; leverage their strengths to advance the mission, and provide the tools and transparency necessary for effective governance of the organization

WHO YOU ARE:

YOU BELIEVE IN HEIFER FOUNDATION’S MISSION. You believe in the Heifer Foundation’s mission to raise and oversee financial assets to support the work of Heifer International, a global organization empowering families in need with long-term solutions to hunger and poverty
YOU DEVELOP & EMPOWER LEADERS. You use an asset-based framework to empower, activate and support the people you manage. You listen and make others feel seen and heard
YOU ARE INNOVATIVE AND A BIG-PICTURE THINKER. You lead and enable the process of change and move others towards a unified vision.You determine opportunities and threats through a comprehensive analysis of current and future trends
YOU CENTER INCLUSIONARY AND EQUITABLE PRACTICES. You are personally committed to redressing power imbalances, developing mutually beneficial and non-paternalistic partnerships.You practice discernment, particularly when addressing conflict or navigating tricky dynamics.
YOU HAVE KEEN POLITICAL ACUMEN. You understand and navigate spaces and systems based on the political landscape, power dynamics, and the unwritten rules of the field.
YOU STRIVE FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. You focus on continuous improvement and the optimization of processes and systems to achieve better results.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

TRAVEL: In order to be successful, the new President will be expected to spend a substantial amount of time in Little Rock, AR during the first year in order to establish relationships with Heifer Foundation and Heifer International staff. Additional travel includes: 1 to 2 international trips to Heifer communities annually; 1 to 2 conferences per year; 3 board meetings per year.

BENEFITS: Heifer Foundation provides comprehensive health benefits, including PPO, Vision, Dental, Paid Leave (22 Days), Short/Long-term Disability, Parental Leave (16 weeks, 100% paid), Sabbatical Leave, Retirement Plan. See Benefits Highlights.

Is this you? We’d like to learn more about you! The application is designed to more intentionally and meaningfully get to know you. No Cover letter. Instead, submit your 1) Resume 2) One-Way Video Interview (see Interview Questions) 2) Two Short Written Responses.

Know someone? Nominate a leader. A recruiter will personally reach out to nominees.

About Our Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed once the application is closed. Candidates will be notified of the status of their candidacy within two weeks of the application deadline. Please review the Selection Process & Timeline for key dates.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and Black, indigenous, people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Uproot Talent, we are committed to partnering with organizations, like Heifer Foundation, who are intentional about building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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