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About Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Since 1981, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Parks Conservancy) has served as the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, collaborating with the Presidio Trust, partners, donors, and the community to support the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The GGNRA stretches across three Bay Area counties, north and south of the Golden Gate Bridge, and includes iconic places such as Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, Alcatraz Island, Crissy Field, Mori Point, Lands End, and the Presidio of San Francisco.
The Parks Conservancy engages at the intersection of national park sites, local communities, social justice, and climate resilience. Collaborating with partners, our staff are dedicated to enhancing public awareness and providing volunteer and educational opportunities in the parks. We are park builders, caretakers, ambassadors and educators, all working to connect people to parks, in support of our vision Parks for All Forever. Join us.
About the Opportunity
The Parks Conservancy has approximately 300 employees dedicated to connecting people to these incredible resources by enhancing the public’s awareness and providing opportunities for enjoyment and stewardship of these incredible places. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the incoming Chief Development Officer (CDO) will have the exciting opportunity to lead the Development and MembershipBranch of the organization, currently 20 people, bringing strategic visioning, system and process development, and equity-centered leadership to build a thriving, collaborative, and effective development function. The wide range of Parks Conservancy programs and projects means fundraising for an exciting portfolio of opportunities – from youth and community programs to the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory and the One Tam Collaborative, as well as capital projects in a variety of locations at over three dozen national park locations in the Bay Area. This is an ideal role for a leader who is eager to contribute to a key pillar of our strategic plan, which is to develop a resilient financial model for the Parks Conservancy and seek funding sources that best align with our mission and strategic focus, doubling our philanthropic revenue in the next ten years.
Our ideal candidate brings strength in leading fundraising for medium to large nonprofit organizations, developing and executing a diverse portfolio of funding sources such as individual donors, membership programs, major gifts, legacy gifts and grants that may include foundation, corporate and government sources. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of people-centered leadership, as well as a track record of building out and implementing the foundational systems and processes that underpin a thriving development function.
Areas of Leadership
Mission & Values Alignment: Bring a mission- and equity-centered lens to all decisions, both at the organizational and functional level. As an executive leader, model and embody the Parks Conservancy’s values. Serve as a trusted representative to, and collaborator with, the Parks Conservancy’s partner organizations.
Executive & Organizational Leadership:Serve as a member of the Executive Management Team, responsible for the Parks Conservancy’s Development and Membership Branch, including: Philanthropy; Events & Outreach; Planned Giving and Park Partnership; and Membership and Operations. Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Team, Board of Trustees, development team members, and partners to envision, develop, and implement a long-range, equity-centered development strategy that is aligned with our organizational goals and priorities, and charts a path to doubling our philanthropic revenue in the next ten years.
Development Leadership, Strategy, and Implementation: Build upon the Parks Conservancy’s strong foundation of philanthropy, continuing to engage existing supporters, and bringing in new supporters, partners, and members. Diversify both funders and types of fundraising activities, in partnership with the Development and Membership Branch and in collaboration with all branches of the organization. Build strong relationships with the Board of Trustees and its Development Committee, partnering with them to drive fundraising for new and existing programs, and establishing a more donor-centric and streamlined fundraising approach. Bring an operational lens to the function, evaluating development systems, processes, and procedures, and proposing and implementing updates. Build out and drive a strategy to assertively grow the membership base. Partner with the head of IT to identify opportunities to leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
Team Development & Management: As the leader of the Development and Membership Branch, weave all aspects of development under a shared team vision, goals, and strategy, creating a sense of unity, and an understanding of the vital and concrete role that development plays in realizing organizational goals. Cascade team goals from the strategic plan, rallying the team around a shared vision for development that is built upon the goals outlined in the strategic plan. Recruit, hire, and develop team members across functional areas, while simultaneously nurturing and developing a culture of trust, collaboration, kindness, care, and team and individual growth. Promote cohesive interdependence with existing staff and across branches. Center equity in all people-related decisions. Work closely with the Executive Management Team to support organizational culture and capabilities that emphasize our staff and strategy, and deliver impact.
Physical Requirements & Work Environments
This position is located at the Parks Conservancy’s headquarters in Fort Mason, San Francisco. Work is performed mostly in an office setting, including a mix of telework and on-site. This position requires a minimum of two days per week on-site, and many weeks will require more. In order to meet the essential requirements of this position, this includes a combination of duties in-office, visiting park sites, and participating in park events which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Work is primarily performed sitting and standing
Ability to travel to work locations across the San Francisco Bay Area, including Alcatraz Island, Muir Woods, Golden Gate Bridge, Crissy Field, Lands End, Presidio, Fort Point, and other workplaces, both indoors and outdoors.
CompensationSalary for this position is $250,000 annually. Parks Conservancy will hire at the salary posted for the position and will not make an offer above this level. Comprehensive benefits package includes paid vacation/personal/sick days, medical/dental/vision plans, 403(B), Employee Assistance Program, employer-matched Commuter Program, employee discounts, and more.
Health and SafetyIt is the goal of the Parks Conservancy to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace. We work to mitigate hazards and risks that may cause harm to employees, consistent with state and federal laws. Employees play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and are expected to comply with all applicable health and safety rules.Based on the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Parks Conservancy requires all employees to be vaccinated and to provide proof of such vaccination as a condition of employment.DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Recruitment, placement and promotions are conducted without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disabilities, veteran status or sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by Federal, State, and local laws & ordinances. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Full Time
Print & Book Publishing
$236k-390k (estimate)
03/28/2024
06/24/2024
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New York, NY
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Print & Book Publishing