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FW: Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) seeks executive director
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Daniel Gluesenkamp
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Oct 29, 2009 16:41 PST
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Friends and Colleagues:
In case you have not heard, this position will soon be available with
Resources Legacy Fund. Please see position description at
http://www.resourceslegacyfund.org/images/pdfs/RLF_ED_position_description_F
inal.pdf
RLF does great work on strategic land and marine conservation initiatives.
Please share with qualified candidates in your networks, as well.
Best,
Jocelyn
Jocelyn Garovoy Herbert
Resources Law Group, LLP
555 Capitol Mall, Suite 650
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel (916) 442-4880
Fax (916) 442-4193
jgar-@resourceslawgroup.com
www.resourceslawgroup.com <http://www.resourceslawgroup.com/>
Position Announcement
Resources Legacy Fund and Resources Legacy Fund Foundation
Executive Director
About RLF
Resources Legacy Fund is an innovative nonprofit organization dedicated to
maintaining and
enhancing conservation of natural resources and the quality of life. RLF and
its supporting
organization, Resources Legacy Fund Foundation (known collectively as RLF),
currently
administer annual grant programs in excess of $35 million. Founded in 1998,
RLF is
headquartered in Sacramento, California. More information is available at
www.resourceslegacyfund.org.
RLF supports projects that conserve or restore natural landscapes and marine
systems, preserve
wild lands, and support sustainable natural resource management in the face
of climate change.
Offering new and creative strategies, simplicity, leverage, and, if desired,
anonymity to
philanthropic individuals and foundations, RLF designs and implements
results-driven strategies
to achieve lasting conservation. RLF provides a unique vehicle to support
coordinated portfolios
of activities and leverage more meaningful conservation outcomes.
Position Summary
The Executive Director reports to the Boards of Directors of RLF and RLFF
and is responsible
for providing leadership and direction toward achieving the organization's
strategic goals and
objectives. S/he will create an outstanding operational infrastructure and
culture consistent with
best management practices for a dynamic conservation-focused organization.
The Executive
Director leads the organization, working in close coordination with
consultants and advisors
including in particular Resources Law Group, LLP (RLG;
www.resourceslawgroup.com). This
partnership with RLG has been a key driver of the organizations' 10 year
track record of proven
success. The Boards of Directors of RLF and RLFF are committed to
maintaining the
partnership as a core strategy going forward.
As part of a unique set of contractual and collaborative relationships with
RLF's partners, the
Executive Director oversees donor relationships, program management and
monitoring of
results. The Executive Director supervises RLF personnel implementing grants
management,
financial control, and reporting functions. S/he represents RLF in
communications and
relationships with a diverse array of audiences and stakeholders.
Job Duties
Leadership and board relations
. Plays a leadership role as a member of a team of staff, partners, and
providers of
outsourced programmatic and support functions working collaboratively toward
the
organization's overall success.
. Creates and maintains a culture of excellence, with rigorous and effective
processes for
managing programs.
. Serves as a member of the board and supports board operations by advising
and
informing board members, managing preparation of board agendas and
background
materials, contributing to planning processes and implementing approved
policies and
plans.
. Maintains existing relationships, and develops new relationships, with
conservationfocused
organizations, donors, elected officials, community leaders, and other
stakeholders.
Organizational management
. Exercises day-to-day responsibility for program development, staffing,
hiring and
oversight of consultants, implementation of board and management
team-approved plans
and guidelines.
. Manages staff, consultants, and budget to develop and maintain
infrastructure, including
information systems, databases, grants administration, programmatic and
financial
monitoring and reporting systems.
. Supervises direct reports, including the Director of Finance and
Administration (an
existing position) and a Director of Conservation (a position to be filled
subsequent to the
hiring of an Executive Director), and consultants.
. Provides oversight of grantmaking and contracting programs, collaborating
with partners
and consultants to assure excellence in communications, selection of
grantees and
contractors, presentation of proposed grants and contracts to the board,
compliance with
applicable regulations and donor conditions, monitoring, reporting, and
achievement of
results.
. Coordinates the development of RLF's public image through materials, web
site, and
other channels.
Financial management
. In collaboration with the boards, and with partners including Resources
Law Group LLP,
implements strategies assuring continued resources through grants from
public and
private institutions, private philanthropists, and others.
. Maintains RLF as a financially stable and accountable organization meeting
or surpassing
the requirements of generally accepted practices and principles, applicable
laws and
regulations, and RLF's internal requirements. Manages and oversees budgets,
works
with the board to ensure compliance, audits, and investment management
services,
safeguards assets through established control and reporting requirements.
As a leader and member of the RLF team, the Executive Director:
. exhibits and inspires in others a passion for conservation, both in the
achievement of
program strategies and in the daily conduct of work;
. is well organized; able to prioritize the team's work; conceives of
individual actions as
part of a greater whole;
. possesses high standards of integrity and fairness;
. communicates effectively;
. exercises diplomacy and political savvy;
. demonstrates and maintains RLF standards of quality, presentation,
protocol and
confidentiality;
. creates an organizational culture in which team members accept
responsibility and
recognize accountability, take initiative and see projects through to
completion;
. demonstrates strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a consistent
commitment to
thoroughness and quality; and
. thrives professionally in an innovative, constantly expanding work
environment.
Position requirements
. 5+ years of senior management level experience. Philanthropic or
conservation
experience preferred.
. Demonstrated commitment to promoting the mission of RLF and belief in the
efficacy of
conservation efforts.
. Successful track record in management, including finance, human resources,
budgeting,
contract administration, and strategic planning.
. Proven leader with ability to motivate others and influence people and
processes.
. Able to establish credibility quickly with donors and grantees, as a
knowledgeable and
thoughtful advisor.
. Excellent communications skills, capacity to represent RLF effectively
with elected
officials, community leaders, donors, media, and other stakeholders.
. Able to maintain the confidence of the Board of Directors through
excellent
communications, information sharing, and performance.
. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and data management
programs
and applications.
. Familiarity with basic financial and accounting principles.
Education
. Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or
university. Advanced
degree preferable.
Compensation
Competitive nonprofit executive salary and benefits.
Procedure for candidacy
Submit cover letter, resume and writing sample to:
Ruth Norris
c/o Resources Legacy Fund
555 Capitol Mall, Suite 675
Sacramento, CA 95814
Or
recru-@resourceslegacyfund.org
Commitment to Diversity
RLF is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all
qualified candidates
regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual
orientation, marital
status, disability, religious or political affiliation.
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