Position Overview

The Senior Director of Development leads Winnakee's fundraising strategy and plays a key role in shaping the organization's future. This senior leadership position is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive development program with emphasis on major gifts, leadership donors, institutional support, campaigns, and planned giving.

The Senior Director supervises a Development Manager who oversees development operations and the annual fund. Working closely with the CEO and Board, this role helps build a strong culture of philanthropy and ensures that Winnakee has the resources needed to advance its mission.

Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy (AFC) is seeking a proactive and personable Development Officer to help build and sustain the organization’s fundraising program. This is AFC’s first dedicated staff development position, offering a unique opportunity for a mission-driven individual to shape the future of development from the ground up while helping guide the evolution of the team’s work environment as in-person collaboration opportunities emerge.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly with opportunity to advance to an exempt position as a Development Director
Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually, dependent upon experience
Benefits: Group health insurance plan, 100% of HMO plan covered by employer. Generous vacation and leave policies. Flexible work schedule.
Start Date: July 1, 2026

In collaboration with the Land Conservation Director, the Land Conservation Manager will identify,
assess, and close land acquisitions and will be integral to achieving our ambitious strategic goal of
reaching 160,000 acres conserved by 2030. This position will play a central role in the Wildlands
Partnership grant program by building relationships with other land trusts, evaluating grant
applications, and successfully closing forever-wild conservation easements. Additionally, this role will
meet with landowners and partners and visit properties across our six-state service area, either solo or
with other Conservation Programs staff. The Land Conservation Manager may also provide mapping
support in Esri ArcGIS applications.
If you are passionate about wilderness, thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment, and work well both
independently and collaboratively, this role offers a rare chance to apply your initiative, project
management, and problem-solving skills to protect wild Nature.

Summary

The Donor Relations Manager is a key member of Washington Conservation Action’s development team. We are looking for a relationship builder who is excited to connect people with our mission and engage with the organization’s supporters. The Donor Relations Manager is an “out-the-door” fundraiser. Ideal candidates will enjoy connecting and interacting with donors who have an interest in protecting Washington’s environment and communities. This person will passionately represent Washington Conservation Action’s mission, programs, and message with donors, and will proactively network to activate support. The Donor Relations Manager will work closely with Washington Conservation Action’s development team to build a donor pipeline and deepen relationships with existing supporters.



To ensure your application is reviewed by our hiring team, please use the following site to apply: https://www.tfaforms.com/5223027

About Frenchman Bay Conservancy

Frenchman Bay Conservancy is a nationally accredited nonprofit land trust dedicated to conserving and stewarding the distinctive landscapes, ecosystems, and working lands of Downeast Maine. Since its founding in 1987, FBC has protected more than 25,000 acres across eastern Hancock County, including forests, wetlands, shorelines, and working waterfronts. Through conservation, stewardship, and community engagement, FBC works to ensure these lands and waters support both ecological health and local livelihoods, fostering lasting connections between people and place



Role Description

Frenchman Bay Conservancy (FBC) seeks a dynamic and strategic Executive Director to lead one of Maine’s premier land trusts. Following a successful capital campaign and strategic planning process that have strengthened FBC’s financial position and expanded its impact, the organization is poised for thoughtful growth and even deeper community engagement. The next Executive Director will build on this momentum—guiding FBC to advance its mission while sustaining the trust, partnerships, and stewardship that define its work.



Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Advancement

Partner with the Board and senior staff to implement FBC’s strategic plan, set organizational priorities, and evaluate progress
Balance organizational growth with mission alignment, community needs, and long-term sustainability
Provide clear, forward-looking leadership that integrates diverse perspectives into actionable plans


Fundraising & External Relations

Oversee major fundraising efforts, including principal and major six-figure and higher gifts, foundations, and public funding
Serve as an ambassador for FBC, strengthening relationships with donors, partners, and community stakeholders
Build and sustain FBC’s reputation as a trusted, collaborative conservation leader


Operations & Financial Management

Ensure strong financial stewardship, including budgeting, reporting, cash flow and long-term financial planning
Oversee organizational operations, compliance, and risk management
Maintain the systems and discipline needed to support a growing and complex organization


Team Leadership & Organizational Culture

Lead, support, and develop a high-performing staff, including a strong senior leadership team
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
Connect and align staff and board to ensure clarity, accountability, and shared purpose


Board Partnership & Governance

Maintain a strong, transparent partnership with the Board and Board leadership
Support board development, engagement, and effective governance practices
Provides information, reports and support for Board decision making
Collaborate with board members on strategic initiatives and fundraising


Community Engagement & Conservation Leadership

Build authentic relationships across diverse communities, including local residents and working waterfront stakeholders
Strengthen partnerships with conservation organizations, government agencies, and regional leaders
Guide high-level decision-making on land conservation priorities in alignment with organizational capacity and mission
Embrace the complexity and uniqueness of place-based work, including a willingness to deeply engage with trails, rivers, bogs, beaches and the people who care about them
Required Qualifications

Proven senior management experience leading a nonprofit entity
8–10+ years managing team and organizational operations, experience providing direct staff supervision
Demonstrated success in private and institutional fundraising, including six and seven-figure gifts, and donor relationship management
Experience overseeing nonprofit budgets, financial planning, and organizational performance
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, and stakeholder engagement
Experience working effectively with a board of directors


Preferred Qualifications

Significant experience in land conservation, environmental nonprofit work, or a related field
Familiarity with rural communities, Indigenous populations or other underrepresented groups, and place-based work
Understanding of land trust operations, stewardship, and/or conservation finance
Experience leading organizations through growth or strategic transition
Experience overseeing grant applications and procuring funding from foundations, corporations and government agencies.
Experience with social media to drive engagement and fundraising a plus


To learn more about this position, visit our website: https://frenchmanbay.org/job-opportunities/

POSITION PURPOSE

The Government Affairs Director is a senior-level leader responsible for maintaining strong relationships with government officials to bolster bipartisan support for our organization’s policy priorities. This role leads MCV’s nonpartisan legislative lobbying and candidate-to-elected official lifecycle. Current emphasis lies in state-level policy goals, with the potential to develop more robust federal lobbying and accountability work. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position serves as the organization’s primary lobbyist and point of contact for state-level candidates and elected officials.





ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Montana Conservation Voters (MCV) and the MCV Education Fund are mission-driven nonpartisan nonprofit organizations working together to protect Montana’s clean air and water, public lands, and democracy for current and future generations. MCV supports this goal by conducting issue advocacy and political accountability while fostering conservation champions across Montana. The MCV Education Fund focuses on public and voter education and issue advocacy. The Government Affairs Director plays a critical role in translating our organizational priorities into effective, long-term, bipartisan support in the halls of the Montana Capitol and beyond.





CORE RESPONSIBILITIES



LOBBYING & COALITION LEADERSHIP

Design and lead the organization’s public policy agenda, with current emphasis on state-level policy goals

Serve as lead lobbyist during the biennial Montana Legislative Session, representing MCV’s policy agenda in Helena

Lead an established coalition of conservation lobbyists from different organizations and manage the publication of its weekly legislative voting guide

Own development and tracking of accountability metrics, including management of MCV’s legislative scorecard to ensure elected officials are held responsible for their conservation voting records

Cultivate diverse coalitions, including non-traditional allies, industry executives, and other communities, to support direct lobbying efforts

Lead or support partners at advocacy events such as Lobby Days and rallies at the Capitol

Collaborate with the Outreach & Advocacy Manager and Communications Manager to translate policy developments into meaningful, values-driven messaging and grassroots advocacy opportunities

Ensure an equity lens is applied when evaluating and advocating for policy solutions to reflect the needs of all Montanans



CANDIDATE-TO-ELECTED OFFICIAL LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with potential candidates across all parties to foster a pipeline of conservation champions

Direct MCV’s state-level endorsement process while maintaining steadfast commitment to our issues, transparency, and equity

Lead MCV’s coordinated campaign work to elect pro-conservation candidates, maintaining strict adherence to internal compliance policies

Organize candidate education programs to build candidates’ knowledge of core conservation and civic issues while helping them develop policy solutions and effectively demonstrate local impacts to their constituents

Act as the primary point of contact for seated elected officials, providing briefings and leading experts to support policy priorities



OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

With the Outreach & Advocacy Manager, design strategic educational and positive and negative accountability messages to disseminate publicly

Collaborate with the Development Director to communicate policy wins effectively to donors and foundations

Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and implement annual Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and functional budgets for the organization

Work with the Operations Director to ensure timely and accurate financial records and required reporting of advocacy activities

Strengthen MCV’s leadership of the conservation movement in Montana through speaking engagements, relationship development, and board engagement





QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERTISE: Extensive experience in policy advocacy, lobbying, or legislative affairs in Montana or a similar Western state

COMMUNICATION: Superior written and oral communication skills, persuasiveness, and the ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders

ORGANIZATION: Highly organized self-starter capable of managing complex deliverables and tight deadlines

COMMITMENT: Passion for MCV’s mission and a commitment to integrating equity and inclusivity into policy work





COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: $60,000 to $80,000

Title: MCV is committed to finding the right talent for this critical role. Final title (Government Affairs Manager or Government Affairs Director) and salary offer will be determined based on the candidate’s depth of legislative experience, leadership history, and professional qualifications demonstrated during the hiring process.

Benefits: Full-time, exempt employees of MCV are eligible for health, dental, and optical insurance at 100% employee coverage and 50% coverage for qualified partners and dependents. A Simple IRA is available to qualified employees, and contributions are matched up to 3% of the employee’s gross salary. MCV’s car rental service is available for required statewide travel.





TO APPLY

Complete your application through our platform on mtvoters.org/opportunities. First review of applications will begin on May 29, 2026, with the intention of filling the role in Summer 2026.

Recruiting staff who better reflect Montana is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, geographies, and all other identities.

Position Summary:
Trust for Public Land envisions a future where every community has safe, equitable access to a high-quality park within a 10-minute walk of home. The 10-Minute Walk program is one way we work – in collaboration with cities, community-based partners and residents – to address the most pressing questions and challenges to park equity.

The Bay Area Parks for People Community Partnerships Project Manager is a position created to help increase park equity and access in the Bay Area with initial focus on Richmond and Oakland. The Project Manager will be a key member of the Parks for People Bay Area team based in San Francisco.

In Richmond, recreation and parks are governed by the City Council. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, oversees the Community Services Department, which includes the Recreation and Parks Commission that serves in an advisory role to the City Council. The City manages 54 parks that cover 336 acres of land. Richmond’s parkland inclusive of regional parks within the city boundaries is 6,050 acres; regional parks are managed by the East Bay Regional Park District. The operating costs of Community Services – Recreation for FY 25/26 are $110 million.

Oakland’s recreation and parks are governed by the Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development Department (OPRYD), under the control of the City Administrator. OPRYD manages and operates the city's parks and recreation services; Oakland Public Works (OPW) manages park maintenance and capital improvements. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) provides recommendations to the City Administrator, City Council, and OPRYD. The City Council approves budget and adopts ordinances for parks and recreation services. Oakland has 129 city parks and public spaces, spanning more than 2,300 acres. OPRYD’s annual budget ranges from $34 million to $40 million.

This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Manage SMD’s Land Use/Advocacy Department including its staff, volunteers, and interns.
Continually assist SMD in monitoring and updating its rolling three-year Strategic Plan, especially as it relates to land use and advocacy—and make sure the Land Use/Advocacy Department is substantially delivering on its goals in said plan.
Provide leadership on advanced advocacy, land use, legislative, electoral, and policy issues related to SMD’s work.
Work on non-candidate political campaigns developing campaign strategy, managing campaign activities, coordinating campaign consultants, building grassroots support, etc.
Effectively manage and mentor staff, volunteers, and interns in the Land Use/Advocacy Department.
Honor, and be a role model of, SMD’s organizational values (Respect for the Land and Stewardship of It for Future Generations—Advocacy, Activism, and Empowering Individuals—Collaboration—Pragmatism—Integrity—Equity—Gratitude, Kindness, and Respect—Science and Research).
Create the annual land use/advocacy parts of SMD’s budget, consistent with the Strategic Plan, and monitor those parts of the budget throughout the fiscal year, including proactively making the Executive Director and Finance & Administration Director aware of any potential issues before they become problematic.
Provide leadership on developing and stewarding critical partnerships with numerous strategic individuals, communities, agencies, organizations, and businesses across various sectors (political, nonprofit, government, corporate, grassroots, etc.).
Help support SMD’s Development Department and efforts to raise funds for important advocacy and land use work.
Serve as a supportive and helpful senior staff member of the staff management team.
Staff and support important SMD committees like the Land Committee and attend Board of Directors meetings with the staff management team.
Represent SMD at public meetings and with other external audiences—and be able to provide compelling presentations as required.
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

Proven track record of working on applicable land use and advocacy efforts at an advanced level for at least five years.
Exceptional written and verbal communication/public speaking skills; ability to translate complex programs and initiatives into compelling narratives.
Strong project management skills; attention to detail for tracking and adhering to deadlines.
Experience building and stewarding partnerships across sectors (grassroots, political, government, nonprofit, corporate, etc.).
Self-starter with strong work ethic; comfortable working collaboratively and independently.
Proven ability to respectfully work with and manage staff, volunteers, interns, partners, and others.
Experienced team player who is a positive and supportive role model.
Ability to manage multiple projects and capacity to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
Sincere and demonstrable passion for nature and conservation.
Familiarity and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Earth.
Knowledge of CEQA, ESA, and other applicable regulations.
Experienced researcher on complex regulatory and policy matters.
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Education and/or experience:

At least a bachelor’s degree, but more advanced applicable degree preferred.
At least five years of experience working on applicable land use and advocacy matters at an advanced level.
Essential requirements:

Ability to work evenings and weekends on occasion.
Daily access to a motor vehicle.
Possess a valid California driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clean driving
Physical demands:

The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Employee must be able to travel to external meetings and provide occasional physical setup and breakdown of meetings/events. Employee must also be able to hike, occasionally in steep and/or rugged terrain and in inclement weather.

Salary: Starting salary range of $125,000 to $135,000, dependent upon experience.

Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan.

To apply:

Email a cover letter and resume to jobs@savemountdiablo.org
Please title the email “Land Advocacy Director.”

The RCD of Santa Cruz County seeks a full-time Project Manager to join our expanding Forest Health and Wildfire Resiliency Program and our dynamic team of conservation professionals.

The Project Manager will work closely with RCD staff and partners to lead forest health and wildfire resiliency projects throughout Santa Cruz County, providing technical assistance and planning services for large and small-scale projects to facilitate fire resiliency, fire prevention/preparedness, and improved watershed function. The Project Manager will work closely with partners including CAL FIRE, State Parks, tribes, neighboring RCDs, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and public and private landowners and land managers. The work environment is fast paced, collaborative, and creative.

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To apply, please submit a resume, letter of interest, and names and phone numbers of at least three references to: The Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County, c/o Lily Ruderman via email to lruderman@rcdsantacruz.org with “Forest Health Project Manager” in the subject line. If you would like additional information, please contact the RCD: Phone: (831) 464-2950.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS: Position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, with interviews beginning the week of June 1, 2026

SVT is hiring! We have an opening for a Land Protection Specialist (LPS) who will initiate, develop, and execute land protection transactions. The Land Protection Specialist is part of a small, collaborative land protection team that identifies and assists landowners who are interested in protecting their land through conservation easements, gifts and bequests, or sale to conservation partners.

The Land Protection Specialist also plays an important role in community outreach and collaborative work alongside local and state partners to complete land protection projects. This is a full-time position based out of our headquarters in Sudbury, MA.