The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and management of FEI Twin Cities, a nonprofit membership organization, in coordination with the Board. This role involves driving business development, fostering strategic partnerships, and enhancing the organization's market presence. The Executive Director serves as a visionary leader, overseeing the development and implementation of the organization's goals and objectives. As the “face” of the Twin Cities brand, the Executive Director promotes exposure and visibility, creating a world-class reputation both locally and nationally.
The Executive Director reports to the FEI Twin Cities President.
Key Responsibilities
Membership Development, Retention & Engagement, and Programming • Strategic Membership Growth: Develop and execute innovative membership recruitment and retention strategies, leveraging appropriate resources for implementation. • Program Innovation: Create and maintain relevant program offerings, developing innovative content that enhances the FEI value proposition for members. Ensure programs align with the overall organizational strategy to provide a clear return on investment for members. • Member Engagement: Increase member engagement in monthly programming events and educational offerings, thereby retaining members and boosting brand awareness.
Management, Finance, and Operations • Financial Strategy: Strengthen the association’s financial base through revenue growth of existing revenue streams and by identifying and developing alternative revenue streams. • Budget Oversight: In partnership with the Board Treasurer, oversee the preparation of the annual budget and maintain oversight to ensure FEI Twin Cities Chapter activities are within budget. • Operational Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the FEI Twin Cities Chapter. • Vendor and Contract Management: Provide oversight and management of all contract employees and vendor relations to ensure alignment with annual goals and objectives. • Project Management: Utilize project management skills and organizational dynamics to manage multiple tasks and objectives effectively.
Board Relations • Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the Board to develop and execute a vision and multi-year strategic plan for the organization. Facilitate annual strategic planning meetings and oversee the tactical administration of the Strategic Plan. • Board Liaison: Serve as a liaison with the Board and Committees, working directly with the President to organize Twin Cities Board Chapter Meetings. • Board Onboarding: Participate in the onboarding of new Board and Committee members.
Stakeholder Management • Strategic Relationships: Build and maintain strong strategic relationships and alliances with FEI National, Strategic Partners, and local Chapter stakeholders. • Best Practices: Partner with FEI National and other FEI Chapters to identify and implement best practices. • Representation: Represent the Chapter at relevant business functions, showcasing the expertise of FEI Twin Cities Chapter.
Volunteer Engagement & Leadership • Volunteer Leadership: Provide leadership and foster a volunteer culture consistent with the Chapter’s values. • Volunteer Recruitment: Recruit, lead, and engage volunteers in an inspirational manner. • Volunteer Management: Manage volunteer engagement and participation.
Communication • Communication Strategy: Develop communication strategies, with a focus on digital and online media, to inform and build relationships with members and related constituencies. • Marketing Strategy: Create a marketing strategy that will build and enhance the FEI Twin Cities Chapter brand on a local and national scale. • Chapter Communications: Oversee Chapter communications including weekly emails to members and partners along with event blasts.
Competencies / Key Skills • Financial Management, Resource Management, and Development • People and Relationship Management and Development • Customer/Business Development Focus • Vision and Purpose Execution • Major Event Planning • Decision Making • Understanding of the Role of Financial Executives (FEI Members) and the Challenges They Face
FEI Twin Cities, one of the largest chapters of Financial Executives International, proudly represents over 320 senior financial executives across the Twin Cities area. Our mission is to propel the success of senior finance leaders, their organizations, and the finance profession as a whole.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, captivating programming featuring some of the nation's foremost CEOs and industry leaders. Our 40+ events per year are not only informative but also engaging, ensuring that you gain valuable insights while earning continuing professional education (CPE) credits. The unique programming categories consistent of ? Impact in the Boardroom, Capital Markets, Career Development, Women’s Events, all the current Industry Topics and Social events.
