Executive Director

The board of directors of Four Directions Development Corporation (FDDC) has launched the search for a new executive director to lead the nonprofit organization in Orono, Maine, starting this fall. FDDC’s mission is to improve the social and economic conditions of the four Native American tribes in Maine — the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot — through education and investment in affordable housing, tribal business ventures and Native entrepreneurship.

Working with a tightknit, dedicated staff and a deeply committed board, the next executive director will build on the legacy of founding director Susan Hammond to increase the organization’s impact by further broadening access to capital for tribes throughout the State of Maine.

Role and Responsibilities

The executive director partners with the board of directors to provide strategic direction and leadership, directly oversees FDDC’s programs and operations, and is responsible for the organization’s financial health. As the primary face of Four Directions, this individual represents FDDC across Maine and beyond, promoting its goals and services, and advancing opportunities for Maine tribes in collaboration with investors, funders, community leaders and other mission-aligned partners. FDDC’s executive director plays a prominent role in negotiating and structuring financing solutions, closing transactions, and monitoring investments and portfolio performance. The director also drives fundraising efforts to ensure organizational sustainability and support strategic growth, which includes seeking and cultivating relationships with funders, and grant-writing.

The executive director reports directly to the board of directors, which is composed of tribal members and representatives from key sectors of the banking, small business, community development, and housing community.