Senior Director, FLCS

About Franciscan Legacy Community Services

Franciscan Legacy Community Services (FLCS) supports and advances ministries connected to the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota. In partnership with our employees, volunteers, and community, we foster an atmosphere of respect, welcome, peace, and compassionate service.

Our Core Values

Respect – Treating all people and creation with dignity, justice, and reverence.

Open Communication – Encouraging clear, honest, and direct expression of ideas and feelings.

Hospitality – Creating environments where people feel welcome, safe, and valued.

Compassion – Demonstrating genuine concern, care into our interactions, and seek to work together with flexibility and fairness, creating a supportive environment for all.

Position Overview

The Senior Director serves as the senior management leader for:

- St. Francis Music Center

- St. Francis Health & Wellness

- Associates Relationship

- Habitat Restoration / Land Justice Initiatives

- Other emerging ministries within FLCS

The Senior Director of Franciscan Legacy Community Services (FLCS) provides mission‑driven leadership and strategic oversight for multiple ministries. This role guides organizational development, ensures operational and programmatic excellence, supports strong board engagement, and leads fundraising, community relations, and financial management efforts. The Senior Director advances FLCS’s mission by fostering collaboration, strengthening community presence, and ensuring that all ministries operate with integrity, compassion, and strategic vision.

Benefits offered

We offer a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first day of the month after hire, including multiple health plan options with a $600 annual HSA contribution, dental and vision coverage, employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability, and optional supplemental plans. Employees receive paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave, an employer 403(b) contribution, flexible spending accounts, and a free single membership to St. Francis Health & Wellness.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

- Advance the development of the FLCS 501(c)(3) organization.

- Provide leadership in grant implementation, reporting, and compliance.

- Ensure program excellence, evaluation, and consistent quality in administration, fundraising, finance, and communications.

- Engage employees, volunteers, board members, community partners, and funders.

- Support, develop, and cultivate the Legacy Board of Directors.

- Oversee the Directors of Music Center, Health & Wellness, Associates, and Land Justice ministries.

- Deliver timely and accurate communication to the Legacy Board and Franciscan Sisters Leadership Team.

Fundraising & Communications

- Serve as a primary spokesperson for FLCS ministries.

- Expand fundraising and local revenue-generation strategies.

- Strengthen community presence, branding, and communication efforts.

- Build and sustain strong community relationships.

- Represent FLCS at public events, community meetings, and professional associations.

Operations

- Ensure effective operational systems and resource allocation.

- Oversee legal compliance, reporting, and documentation.

- Lead budgeting processes and financial management.

- Recruit and retain qualified staff, instructors, and volunteers.

- Establish and maintain policies and administrative procedures.

- Review and approve contracts.

- Perform additional duties as assigned by the COO, Leadership Team, or Board.

Qualifications

- Advanced degree preferred (Nonprofit Management, MBA, or related field).

- 5–10 years of senior nonprofit leadership experience.

- Proven success leading mission-driven organizations.

- Strong organizational leadership and team development skills.

- Grant administration experience.

- Demonstrated fundraising and donor relations expertise.

- Solid financial management and budgeting competence.

- Experience working with and supporting a Board of Directors.

- Outstanding public speaking, writing, and communication abilities.

- Mission-driven, collaborative, energetic, and self-directed.