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Description
We envision a biologically healthy future for our Rocky Mountain region of Colorado, southern Wyoming, and eastern Utah. In order to achieve this, we work to prevent extinctions and promote recovery of native species and ecosystems. We restore a connected landscape for wildlife by ensuring safe passage across roads and highways. We secure biologically important natural areas and healthy watersheds for the benefit of people and wildlife. We seek a sustainable coexistence for wildlife with the people of our region.
Created from the merger of Center for Native Ecosystems and Colorado Wild, we draw on more than a dozen years of conservation success, including more than two million acres of wildlife habitat protected.
Position Overview:
The Executive Director is responsible for the fiscal health and strategic direction of the organization. The Executive Director will propose an annual budget for Board of Director approval, control expenditures and monitor progress toward revenue goals.
The Executive Director will continue to build a proactive, engaged Board of Directors; provide direct supervision and support to the Conservation Director, Development Director, and Communications and Development Coordinator; provide strategic input on campaigns; guide the organization's long-term vision; develop and implement a strategic communications plan; build relationships with elected officials; represent Rocky Mountain Wild in local coalitions and oversee the overall functioning of the office.
The Executive Director works with the Board of Directors and Development Director to plan and execute fundraising strategies and monitor progress toward $850,000 annual revenue goal. The Executive Director will cultivate and solicit gifts from individuals, sponsorships from corporations, and grants from foundations and government agencies. The Executive Director will engage in fundraising activities via one-on-one meetings with donors, telephone solicitations, grant writing, direct mail and online appeals, special events, and public presentations.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
- Commitment to taking on a leadership role in the organization
- A passion for the organization's mission and values
- Capacity to clearly articulate that mission and inspire others
- Strong planning, monitoring, time management, and strategic thinking skills
- Passion for networking and relationship-building
- Demonstrated fundraising success
- Knowledge of principles related to fundraising, marketing, communication and public relations; strategic planning and partnership development
Education:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. Concentration in nonprofit management or related discipline preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible growth and experience preferred in the area of non-profit management or fundraising. Must have demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control expenses. Experience with conservation or animal welfare-related fundraising considered a plus. Experience with donor management database such as Raisers' Edge or Salesforce a plus.
Compensation: Between $50,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience and comparable to other mid-sized nonprofit organizations. We offer a competitive benefits package including group health insurance, paid time off, sabbatical, and bus/rail pass. Rocky Mountain Wild offers a dynamic work environment and is committed to workplace diversity.
To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume, required salary range and 3 references. Applications accepted until position is filled. Interviews will be scheduled starting March 15th. No phone calls or office visits. Send inquiries Attn: Executive Director Search Committee.
Rocky Mountain Wild
1536 Wynkoop St., Suite 303
Denver CO 80202