Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed · 5 hours ago
Executive Director
Winthrop, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expFriends of the Cobbossee Watershed is a non-profit dedicated to monitoring and managing Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) for the Cobbossee watershed. They are seeking an Executive Director who will lead fundraising efforts, manage community relations, and oversee strategic planning to protect the health of the watershed.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Partner with the Board of Directors to direct fundraising efforts, cultivate donor relationships, and develop new opportunities to secure the necessary resources to support the organization
Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization, while partnering with volunteers, to build and maintain relationships with the community, media, and other stakeholders. Lead the education of the entire watershed community on the mission and goals of the organization
Develop and implement Watershed Friends’ strategic plan, setting priorities with the Board of Directors and ensuring alignment with the mission
Partner with Board members and the Board Treasurer to oversee all aspects of the organization's finances, including budgeting, reporting, and maintaining fiscal health
Manage the operations of programs, ensuring they are effective and deliver maximum impact
Work collaboratively with the Board to provide information and guidance for policy decisions and strategic direction
Oversee hiring, supervising, and motivating staff, while fostering a positive, collaborative, and productive organizational culture
Recruit, develop, manage, and partner with volunteers to implement the organization’s goals
Ensure the organization adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Skilled in the entire major donor development cycle
Proactively research and secure new funding avenues
Develop compelling grant proposals
Forge strategic corporate sponsorships
Ability to gain knowledge and be passionate about watershed issues
Articulate and drive the organization's vision and strategic direction
Establish strong relationships with various stakeholders
Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Develop innovative strategies to achieve goals and meet operational needs
Plan for the organization's future and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
Understand budgeting, financial reporting, and the fiscal responsibilities of a nonprofit
Partner with the Board of Directors to direct fundraising efforts
Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization
Develop and implement Watershed Friends' strategic plan
Partner with Board members and the Board Treasurer to oversee all aspects of the organization's finances
Manage the operations of programs
Work collaboratively with the Board to provide information and guidance for policy decisions
Oversee hiring, supervising, and motivating staff
Ensure the organization adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements
Preferred
Experience with marketing, public relations, and fundraising from individual contributions, sponsorships, large donors, events, and grants
5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, with responsibility for personnel management and fiscal responsibility
Advanced degree or comparable professional experience
Past success working with a Board of Directors
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with Little Green Light or other donor management software
Company
Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed
Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed is a Maine conservation and education non-profit.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase