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Sanborn Mills Farm seeks for Executive Director.<\/p>\n
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ABOUT ORGANIZATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Sanborn Mills Farm, located in the beautiful Loudon\/Concord region of New Hampshire, seeks a talented Executive Director to lead the non-profit organization during a period of transition into a new era. The Farm is currently reaching the end of a long phase of preservation investment and infrastructure building in preparation for establishing a new range of educational experiences enhanced by the carefully preserved historic site and working farm. The Executive Director will embody and reflect the energy of the organization\u2019s passionate stakeholders, communicate excitement about the mission, and skillfully navigate moving the organization to a new place of relevance and engagement. The Farm is a publicly accessible historic site and a living facility for education and training in traditional crafts and agriculture.<\/p>\n ABOUT POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned nonprofit leader to guide Sanborn Mills Farm into its next era by promoting and optimizing its unique assets, strengthening its operations, and fostering long-term sustainability through innovative approaches to revenue generation and community engagement. In collaboration with a committed Board and staff, the Executive Director will steer the organization forward as its long-term founder retires and as it embarks on several strategic and impactful initiatives, including: RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n Successful candidates will have proven effectiveness as an executive or senior-level professional in nonprofit organizations such as craft schools, arts organizations, educational institutions, working farms, living history sites, historic sites, preservation institutions, museums, or other similar mission-driven organizations. They will demonstrate accomplishment as a strategic thinker, team builder, communicator, fundraiser, innovator, and leader adept at translating vision into organizational action. Responsibilities will include: QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 A minimum of five years of senior executive or management experience in related nonprofit environments. COMPENSATION<\/strong> TO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n To apply in confidence, submit application by March 21, 2025, to Ken Turino, Senior Search Consultants, Museum Search & Reference, via searchandref@museum-search.com.<\/p>\n Please include: Applicants are encouraged to apply early as candidates will be considered on a rolling basis. Nominations are welcome. All applications and nominations are kept confidential; we will not contact references without your permission. For more details, visit: www.museum-search.com\/open-searches.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sanborn Mills Farm seeks for Executive Director.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10690,"featured_media":22193,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[29,17],"tags":[164,1494],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22192"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10690"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22192"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22192\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22291,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22192\/revisions\/22291"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/22193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22192"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22192"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/artsadmin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22192"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022 Ushering in the next chapter of organizational maturity and sustainability with the support of an energetic staff team and an effective Board.
\n\u2022 Transitioning the organization to new levels of professionalism and efficiency supported by board development.
\n\u2022 Creating a business plan along with relevant policies and procedures with a strategic focus on diversification and growth that addresses financial stewardship and sustainability.
\n\u2022 Updating the Strategic Plan to propel the Farm\u2019s operation and envision innovative pathways for growth.
\n\u2022 Rethinking the Farm\u2019s branding and community engagement through a robust visitor outreach and media-relations initiative.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Developing and leading a dynamic fundraising program, to complement the endowment and expand public participation through grants, individual donations, major gifts, and corporate philanthropy.
\n\u2022 Providing budgetary and financial oversight, accountability, and sustainability; managing revenue streams from earned income, philanthropy, and governmental sources.
\n\u2022 Collaborating with the Board, key staff, and stakeholders to evaluate, revise, and implement the Strategic Plan.
\n\u2022 Nurturing, supporting, and managing the staff, inspiring teamwork and accomplishment.
\n\u2022 Working with the staff to advance the preservation of the Farm\u2019s buildings, traditional craft programs, farming, and hospitality.
\n\u2022 Create new, and maintain collaborations with civic groups, community organizations, businesses, and guilds in New Hampshire and the surrounding region, focusing on nurturing and expanding existing partnerships.
\n\u2022 Serving as the Farm\u2019s primary spokesperson, leading an energetic marketing program that lifts the Farm\u2019s profile, representing the organization at events, in the media, and cultivating key relationships locally, regionally, and nationally,<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 B.A. required, master\u2019s degree preferred in a related field, or equivalent life experience
\n\u2022 Passion for the mission and enthusiasm, understanding, and interest in 18th- through 20th-century New England craft, rural building practices, horticulture, agriculture, and forestry, along with commitment to environmental preservation.
\n\u2022 Strategic planning skills which provide organizational vision and direction, focused on building capacity in service to mission as well as financial sustainability.
\n\u2022 Demonstrated enthusiasm for successful fundraising, working with donors, foundations, sponsors, and governmental funding sources.
\n\u2022 Financial acumen and management, oversight of development and management of an annual budget; ability to interpret financial performance to the Board and other stakeholders.
\n\u2022 Pragmatic and successful experience as a senior-level administrator and project manager, ideally having experience with building\/preservation projects, revenue generation, audience development, and visitor experience.
\n\u2022 Exemplary management and organizational skills in leading staff who exude enthusiasm for the organization\u2019s mission, buildings, and programs.
\n\u2022 Emotional intelligence and people-oriented leadership skills that serve internal and external stakeholders and build a culture of trust and respect.
\n\u2022 Experience working in collaboration with diverse constituents, partner entities, and stakeholders in the local community and across a broad network.
\n\u2022 Expertise in maintaining positive and productive Board relations, ensuring transparency and best practices for Board development and governance.
\n\u2022 Passion for developing and expanding educational programs and effectively promoting offerings to broaden engagement and impact.
\nResearch shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job description describes you, then please apply for this position.<\/p>\n
\nThe salary range is $130,000 – $160,000 negotiable based on skills and experience, plus benefits including health insurance and a retirement-plan contribution.<\/p>\n
\n1. A cover letter expressing interest in the position and giving brief examples of past related experience.
\n2. A r\u00e9sum\u00e9.
\n3. The names and contact information for three professional references, indicating their relationship with the candidate.<\/p>\n