Executive Director Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley

Status: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Executive Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the LVFV literacy program. This role oversees fundraising, financial management, marketing, staff supervision, compliance, and board relations to ensure the organization’s sustainability and growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Research and lead fundraising efforts, including but not limited to grant writing, donor cultivation, and event coordination.
• Markets the program to community outreach (businesses, religious organizations, educational programs, civic organizations etc.) presentations, newsletters, and social media.
• Manage and compete required organizational finances, including bookkeeping, payroll, tax filings, audit coordination and follow up, plus Form 990 preparation.
• Hire and supervise staff with Board approval, complete annual reviews as needed.
• Develop policies, procedures, and reporting systems.
• Gather and report program data to funders, state agencies, and the Board of Directors.
• Support Board operations, including monthly meeting preparation and board development. Development of agenda, financial reporting, budget review, grant updates and director reporting.
• Oversee general office operations, serves as office manager and annual meeting planning.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, or related field.
• Managerial, fundraising and grant writing experience required.
• Strong grant writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, social media platforms, and QuickBooks.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with speech writing and presentations to various organizations for donations or furthering the organization.
• Close proximity to Fox Valley Illinois.

• Remote opportunity and shared office space located in the St Charles Public Library.

• Deborah Newsam