Title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Washington, DC area
Reporting
Relationship: The CEO will report
to the Board of Directors of American Forests.
He/she will manage a $5 million budget and 20 FTE.
Primary
Responsibilities: As the chief salaried
executive of the organization, the CEO will
oversee all day to day operations and staff while
maintaining liaison with the Board. In addition, he/she will:
· Provide overall guidance for the
development and administration of AFs strategic direction and initiatives.
· Be a strong advocate for the
organization. Develop public recognition of
American Forests while advancing and articulating the vision.
· Work closely with the Board to develop
specific programs, budgets, and policies and
ensure that they are properly implemented.
· Build the organizations financial,
administrative, creative and HR resources.
· Develop and nurture strong mutually
beneficial partnerships with other organizations.
Build relationships of value with leaders in all sectors.
· As the Chief Development Officer for American Forests, he/she will
- Lead the strategic development of campaigns and programs.
- Cultivate and maintain positive and
productive relationships with people and
organizations interested in supporting American Forests.
- Create new opportunities to ensure
that all major gift prospects are identified and cultivated.
- Develop comprehensive strategies that
will increase the opportunity for giving.
· Leverage off AFs position (being at the
right place at the right time) to re-brand the
organization and take it to the next level.
· Hire, develop, and train staff to best
support AFs services and programs.
· Be an effective ambassador for American Forests.
· Keep the Board fully informed on the
operations of the organization and about any
emerging issues that can significantly impact American Forests.
· Develop plan to reach AF goal of planting 100 million trees by 2020.
· Accomplish all duties with the highest
standards of excellence and integrity
The Candidate
Education: Prime candidates
should have a Bachelors degree. An advanced
degree, and/or professional certifications in a
relevant field are preferred. Experience in
not-for-profit management is also attractive but not mandatory.
Core
Competencies:
· Credible; walk-in presence; established leadership skills.
· Proven operational and administrative
skills; (can make the trains run on time); ability to manage to goals.
· An appreciation of the environmental,
social, and economic values of healthy forest ecosystems.
· Proven record of fund raising and development.
· Strong understanding of public relations.
· Proven record of developing successful membership programs.
· A relationship and consensus builder with established people skills.
· Entrepreneurial; marketing oriented; thinks of new directions.
Experience &
Qualification: Prime candidates
should have a minimum of 15+ years work
experience with at least 5 in an executive
management position as President or senior
operations officer (COO, SVP, etc.). In addition, he/she should be/have:
· Established leader figure; should be a
recognized, hands-on, results oriented leader
who can provide motivation, vision, and
inspiration at all levels to achieve success.
· Proven strategic thinker; able to
anticipate challenges and trends that can impact the organization.
· Track record of building an
organizations credibility, public image, staff, and revenues.
· Able to drive major fundraising; he/she
should be an experienced advocate, able to build
enthusiasm for the organization.
· Strong business and financial acumen;
able to make prudent, action-driven decisions.
Can effectively prioritize; adept at dealing with a variety of agendas/issues.
· An appreciation for environmental issues
and a passion for conservation. Able to lead AF
to become the world class organization in the field.
· A strong and effective communicator;
will be listened to even by those who disagree. A
good listener; comfortable easy rapport with all.
· An understanding of not-for-profit
organizations and working with volunteer Boards. A servant leader mentality.
· A team builder and facilitator;
encourages collaboration and accountability among
staff. Able to work across various organizations
including industry, conservation, activists, and government.
· Experience in Board development.
· Technologically fluent.
Personal
Characteristics:
· Dynamic, high energy, positive and enthusiastic.
· Operates with the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
· Innovative; able to approach difficult
problems from multiple directions and promote new ideas.
· Ability to gracefully take charge and
easily collaborate with the Board.
· An executive of stature; will be
respected in his/her profession and beyond; will
have instant credibility with the Board, staff, and stakeholders.
· An entrepreneurial, creative manager;
able to further invigorate the organization.
Compensation A competitive
compensation package in the $200,000+ range with
typical perquisites will be negotiated with prime candidates.
Contacts
Zara Sulayman
or
Leonard Pfeiffer
1319 F Street, NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004
Tel: 202-737-6327 (x24)
Fax: 202-737-1875
Email: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
