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Warren Whitney · 2 months ago

Executive Director - Friends of James River Park

4001 Riverside Dr, Richmond, VA 23225, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Warren Whitney is seeking a dynamic Executive Director for the Friends of the James River Park, a leading nonprofit in Richmond focused on environmental stewardship and urban park preservation. The Executive Director will lead the organization in strategic planning, fundraising, and community engagement to ensure the sustainability of its mission-driven work.

AccountingFinancial ServicesHuman ResourcesManagement ConsultingMarketing

Responsibilities

Serve as FOJRP's principal spokesperson and advocate for the James River Park System with the City of Richmond, the community, and partners

Develop and execute the organization's strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Directors

Foster strong and positive relationships with the City Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities, volunteers, conservation groups, and other stakeholders

Ensure legal and ethical compliance and maintain nonprofit status

Lead comprehensive fundraising efforts, including major donor cultivation, grants, membership appeals, events, and corporate partnerships

Oversee financial operations, prepare annual budgets, and provide transparent reporting to the Board

Possess a basic command of financial accounting and the ability to forecast and budget for the organization including preparation of the organization's annual Form 990

Enhance donor management systems and steward relationships through effective recognition and events

Support effective governance by managing meeting preparation, materials, and board communications

Engage and develop board and committee members, staff, and volunteers

Oversee administrative operations and foster a collaborative internal culture

Direct key programs in conservation, volunteer management, marketing, and public relations

Elevate awareness of the Park's value, history, and needs

Represent FOJRP at events, conferences, and partnership meetings, and champion digital presence management

Qualification

FundraisingNonprofit managementStrategic planningFinancial managementCommunity engagementOrganizational managementJames River ParkDonor management softwareCommunication skillsRelationship-building