Chief Executive Officer - Yosemite Conservancy

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Location: San Francisco, CA

Salary: $300,000

About Yosemite Conservancy:

Yosemite Conservancy is the only nonprofit dedicated to supporting Yosemite National Park. As Yosemite’s official philanthropic partner, YC works closely with the park to fund high-priority projects and provide enriching educational programs.

The Role:

The Chief Executive Officer of the Yosemite Conservancy is responsible for the administration of the organization’s headquarters and all activities based in Yosemite National Park. The CEO is responsible for managing a team of 60 full-time staff and an annual budget of approximately $25M. The CEO reports to the Board of Trustees and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Management:
   • Provide leadership to the staff, Board of Trustees, Council, and other constituencies in executing the Conservancy’s mission.
   • Implement the Strategic Plan for 2023–2027.
   • Lead the development of program, organizational and financial plans with the Board and staff.
   • Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for the Conservancy.
   • Manage staff, including six direct reports and approximately 60 employees.
2. Fundraising, Cultivation and Development:
   • Drive fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Council, the Board, staff, and volunteers.
   • Manage the Centennial Campaign.
   • Develop a strategy to broaden the Conservancy’s membership base.
3. Financial and Staff Oversight:
   • Work closely with the CFO and Finance Committee chair to take responsibility for the Conservancy’s annual budget.
   • Provide for a positive, supportive, and productive working environment for all Conservancy employees.
4. Sustaining and Growing Relationships and Partnerships:
   • Support and maintain strong working relationships with key partners.
   • Foster relationships with other organizations in support of the Conservancy mission.

Candidate Profile:

The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with a Board, staff, and other constituents to achieve ambitious goals in a fiscally responsible manner. The candidate will have outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to represent the organization effectively.

Compensation:

The estimated base salary for this position is approximately $300,000, subject to various factors including experience and internal equity.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should contact Russell Reynolds Associates at YosemiteConservancy[at]russellreynolds[dot]com with a resume and brief expression of interest. No phone inquiries, please.