Executive Director
Company: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Location: New York
Posted on: March 3, 2025
Job Description:
The Executive Director leads the Central New York Land Trust's
land conservation efforts, guides stewardship, oversees internal
staff, manages finances, nurtures key fundraising relationships,
and works in partnership with an active and dedicated Board of
Directors to responsibly guide the success of the organization. The
qualified candidate must:
- Be committed to land conservation, demonstrate comfort working
with different constituencies, and effectively represent the Land
Trust in the community, and
- Continually demonstrate self-direction and strategic and
effective management skills in an environment with multiple
priorities and schedules.This role operates under the general
direction of the Land Trust's Board of Directors and oversees all
operations of the Land Trust, maintaining professional standards
for nonprofits and following established standards and practices
for land trusts.Together, the Board and Executive Director ensure
CNYLT's relevance to the community, the accomplishment of CNYLT's
mission and vision, and the accountability of CNYLT to its diverse
constituents.Candidates Must Possess the Following
Qualifications/Experience:
- A minimum of five (5) years of nonprofit management including
nonprofit donor planning, cultivation, and stewardship; prior
experience working for a land trust or organization with a similar
mission is a plus but not required. At least one (1) of these years
must include a management or leadership role. A solid understanding
of the 501(c)(3) legal and operational framework is a plus.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines.
- A strong record of fundraising and demonstrated ability to
recruit and maintain relationships with large donors, corporate
donors, and foundations. Examples must be included in the
application cover letter.
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting basics is required; working
knowledge of QuickBooks preferred. Moderate/expert skills in MS
Excel and Word.
- Experience using qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate
programs and other organizational activities to guide
decision-making, fundraising success, organizational culture, and
forward-looking planning and direction.
- Proven track record of excellent attention to detail in various
functions of nonprofit leadership (e.g. report authorship,
strategic development/campaigns, event planning, and execution,
etc.)
- Strong networking skills - ability to develop and sustain local
and regional partnerships.
- Bachelor's or Master's level education in a relevant field
(e.g. environmental science, public administration, nonprofit
management or development).
- Must have a valid Driver's license; ability to drive motorized
vehicles.
- Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of
CNYLT.
- Ability to navigate rough natural terrain and move equipment
weighing up to 50 pounds.Leadership Skills:
- Experience working with an active Board of Directors; ability
to work with, provide updates and regular reporting to the Board of
Directors and committees; ability to work independently but also
delegate as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, or mentor staff and
volunteers; excellent team formation with internal and external
stakeholders.
- Experience with collaborative leadership and successfully
facilitating complex problem solving, inside and outside of former
employer organizations, to find common ground and positive
outcomes.
- A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to establishing trusting
relationships with people from diverse cultures and educational
backgrounds, and life experiences.
- Proven ability to communicate persuasively and effectively,
both verbally and in writing to a wide range of audiences including
the public, donors, foundations, and community groups. Ability to
develop and deliver content-rich presentations is a plus.
- Organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
required.Preferred Experience/Qualifications:
- A history of enthusiasm for and participation in wildlife
habitat and/or farmland conservation and/or preservation activities
on a paid or volunteer basis.
- Technical experience utilizing the New York State SFS Vendor
Portal System for grants, Wix website platform, Little Green Light
fundraising platform, Excel, QuickBooks, and a willingness to learn
new grant portals and systems. Experience in donor management
and/or client relationship management software.Annual compensation
for this full-time role is $80,000-$92,000 commensurate with
experience, plus a competitive benefits package.To Apply: Please
send a cover letter outlining your specific interest in the Central
New York Land Trust and your qualifications for this position.
Cover letters and resumes should be submitted to
adminboard@cnylandtrust.org. Cover letter should outline your
experience to the above required and preferred
qualifications/experience, a minimum of 3 professional references
with email and phone contact information, and if your compensation
requirements are within our posted range. All applications will be
treated as confidential, and references will not be contacted
without the candidate's prior knowledge and consent.
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