LeaderFit
Managing Director, Conservation Nation
LeaderFit, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Conservation NationManaging Director
Comp : $120K - $135KLocation : Washington, DC
About Conservation NationConservation Nation is a nonprofit based in Washington D.C. dedicated to helping create a thriving planet for people and wildlife sustained by an inclusive and growing network of conservationists. We have a tight focus on diversifying the conservation movement by lifting longstanding systemic barriers that have kept the wildlife conservation field too small and too homogeneous for too long. We do this by giving an equitable leg up through funding and support to wildlife conservationists from underrepresented communities and by educating and inspiring the next diverse generation of wildlife champions and leaders.
Conservation Nation has an annual operating budget of $3M and 11 dedicated and talented staff.
The CEO of Conservation Nation, Lynn Mento, will be moving to part-time in January 2025. She will become a co-CEO with her partner at Conservation Nation, Tricia Reilly, who also works part-time. They will be focused on building relationships and partnerships, strategic planning, and ideas for mission amplification.
About the Managing Director PositionConservation Nation is seeking a Managing Director to oversee day-to-day operations, manage and support the staff, ensure successful program implementation, and work with the co-CEOs and team to build and execute successful relationships, partnerships, and fundraising. This new, full-time position is for hire for December 2024/January 2025 and reports to the two collaborative and supportive part-time co-CEOs.
The ideal candidate:Has experience in wildlife conservation and/or environmental educationHas managed a team and led operationsBelieves in the mission to lift barriers for a more diverse and inclusive corps of conservationists to tackle the challenges facing the planetHas successful experience raising awareness and engagement with storytelling, marketing, communications, social media, and the organization’s websiteUnderstands the financial workings of a nonprofit organizationIs optimistic, enthusiastic, creative, open to suggestions and ideasIs low on ego – loves to collaborate, believes in the power of partnerships, wants all boats to rise, believes in ego-less teamworkIs local to or willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. area
Job Responsibilities:The Managing Director will be charged with ensuring the following responsibilities are met in collaboration with an experienced, creative, and supportive staff. Candidates are encouraged to identify the areas where their expertise best aligns and where they may have room for growth.
Operations and Human ResourcesManage day-to-day operations, programs, fundraising, communications and the organization’s resourcesImplement strategic and financial plans by working with senior stakeholdersOrganize, motivate, and mentor team leaders to strategically grow the organization’s impact, programs, and fundraising, and to effectively fulfill its important missionAssure that the organization makes consistent and timely progress in achieving its mission, goals, and targeted programmatic impactOversee HR processes such as hiring, separation, ongoing staff development, performance management, and compensation and benefitsIdentify and address organizational, operational problems and design solutions with guidance from the CEOsOversee the annual audit and 990, including preparation of schedules, compliance, and response to management letter
Program oversight:Help achieve our education goals of broad expansion and impact growth, with guidance on optimal resource allocationsHelp achieve our conservationist support goals of optimal support at various stages of career paths, including the development of new programs, based on new funding
Culture:Work with the CEOs to foster an enthusiastic, imaginative, collaborative working environment, encourage professional development, recognize positive contributions, promote the values of collaboration and partnership, and champion accountability amongst staffProvide thoughtful leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empoweringModel the organization’s commitment to valuing unique perspectives, identities, cultures, lived experiences, and expertise of all those in our global network, community partnerships, and team
Development/Fundraising:Develop and manage fundraising work, including grants, individual gifts, sponsorships, and endowmentsHelp raise funds needed to support the education programs, the conservationist support programs, and general operating expensesJoint partnership with the CEOs in various fundraising opportunitiesEnsure maintenance and optimal use of donor and prospect files for individual, foundation, and corporate donorsLead development of an appeals strategy, informed by CEOs’ insightsOversee gift processing and acknowledgement, coordinate with team on tailored communications for Advisory Council, Board, and Major Donor contributionsCollaborate with the CEOs to engage the board and advisory council in fundraisingCoordinate consultants, as neededAssist as needed in the preparation of grant and contract proposal submissions, budgets and reports
Marketing/communications/storytelling:Ensure strong marketing, communications and storytelling to support growthGuide optimized use of our social media channels and our website to drive significant growth in interest and engagementEncourage regular and frequent content development and distributionOversee creation of communication pieces for donor engagement, including brochures and the annual report
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Comp : $120K - $135KLocation : Washington, DC
About Conservation NationConservation Nation is a nonprofit based in Washington D.C. dedicated to helping create a thriving planet for people and wildlife sustained by an inclusive and growing network of conservationists. We have a tight focus on diversifying the conservation movement by lifting longstanding systemic barriers that have kept the wildlife conservation field too small and too homogeneous for too long. We do this by giving an equitable leg up through funding and support to wildlife conservationists from underrepresented communities and by educating and inspiring the next diverse generation of wildlife champions and leaders.
Conservation Nation has an annual operating budget of $3M and 11 dedicated and talented staff.
The CEO of Conservation Nation, Lynn Mento, will be moving to part-time in January 2025. She will become a co-CEO with her partner at Conservation Nation, Tricia Reilly, who also works part-time. They will be focused on building relationships and partnerships, strategic planning, and ideas for mission amplification.
About the Managing Director PositionConservation Nation is seeking a Managing Director to oversee day-to-day operations, manage and support the staff, ensure successful program implementation, and work with the co-CEOs and team to build and execute successful relationships, partnerships, and fundraising. This new, full-time position is for hire for December 2024/January 2025 and reports to the two collaborative and supportive part-time co-CEOs.
The ideal candidate:Has experience in wildlife conservation and/or environmental educationHas managed a team and led operationsBelieves in the mission to lift barriers for a more diverse and inclusive corps of conservationists to tackle the challenges facing the planetHas successful experience raising awareness and engagement with storytelling, marketing, communications, social media, and the organization’s websiteUnderstands the financial workings of a nonprofit organizationIs optimistic, enthusiastic, creative, open to suggestions and ideasIs low on ego – loves to collaborate, believes in the power of partnerships, wants all boats to rise, believes in ego-less teamworkIs local to or willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. area
Job Responsibilities:The Managing Director will be charged with ensuring the following responsibilities are met in collaboration with an experienced, creative, and supportive staff. Candidates are encouraged to identify the areas where their expertise best aligns and where they may have room for growth.
Operations and Human ResourcesManage day-to-day operations, programs, fundraising, communications and the organization’s resourcesImplement strategic and financial plans by working with senior stakeholdersOrganize, motivate, and mentor team leaders to strategically grow the organization’s impact, programs, and fundraising, and to effectively fulfill its important missionAssure that the organization makes consistent and timely progress in achieving its mission, goals, and targeted programmatic impactOversee HR processes such as hiring, separation, ongoing staff development, performance management, and compensation and benefitsIdentify and address organizational, operational problems and design solutions with guidance from the CEOsOversee the annual audit and 990, including preparation of schedules, compliance, and response to management letter
Program oversight:Help achieve our education goals of broad expansion and impact growth, with guidance on optimal resource allocationsHelp achieve our conservationist support goals of optimal support at various stages of career paths, including the development of new programs, based on new funding
Culture:Work with the CEOs to foster an enthusiastic, imaginative, collaborative working environment, encourage professional development, recognize positive contributions, promote the values of collaboration and partnership, and champion accountability amongst staffProvide thoughtful leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empoweringModel the organization’s commitment to valuing unique perspectives, identities, cultures, lived experiences, and expertise of all those in our global network, community partnerships, and team
Development/Fundraising:Develop and manage fundraising work, including grants, individual gifts, sponsorships, and endowmentsHelp raise funds needed to support the education programs, the conservationist support programs, and general operating expensesJoint partnership with the CEOs in various fundraising opportunitiesEnsure maintenance and optimal use of donor and prospect files for individual, foundation, and corporate donorsLead development of an appeals strategy, informed by CEOs’ insightsOversee gift processing and acknowledgement, coordinate with team on tailored communications for Advisory Council, Board, and Major Donor contributionsCollaborate with the CEOs to engage the board and advisory council in fundraisingCoordinate consultants, as neededAssist as needed in the preparation of grant and contract proposal submissions, budgets and reports
Marketing/communications/storytelling:Ensure strong marketing, communications and storytelling to support growthGuide optimized use of our social media channels and our website to drive significant growth in interest and engagementEncourage regular and frequent content development and distributionOversee creation of communication pieces for donor engagement, including brochures and the annual report
#J-18808-Ljbffr