Indiana Executive Director and Midwest Partner
Indiana Executive Director and Midwest Partner
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$ 170000 - 210000
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What We Can Achieve Together:
The Indiana Executive Director and Midwest Partner functions as a leader and conservation strategist for a large complex business unit in a global organization that plays an integral leadership role in TNCs Midwest Division. The Midwest Division encompasses Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio and Wisconsina region of Great Lakes great rivers and immense global importance for conserving biodiversity and protecting lands and waters as outlined in TNCs 2030 goals. In addition to representing Indiana and the Midwest this position must also be versed in national and global TNC priorities.
This position will be a key leader in a global fundraising campaign and is responsible for producing measurable conservation results while leading a large multidisciplinary team of professionals across the state. They serve as the primary spokesperson for TNC in Indiana to internal and external audiences (including public and private donors media the business community the Indiana Board of Trustees community leaders and other partners government agencies and officials and staff). They must cultivate those audiences to support and promote TNCs mission and vision.
The Indiana Executive Director and Midwest Partner sets objectives and manages the performance of a large and collaborative team with a focus on strategy development fundraising and managing the Board of Trustees. They work together across teams as they cultivate and solicit high-level donors (private and public) to meet fundraising goals. Additionally this role supports conservation programs and initiatives organization visibility policy and government relations the management of staff and the financial health of the business unit.
The Indiana Executive Director and Midwest Partner also collaborates with peer Midwest Executive Directors and the Midwest Division Director (known as the Midwest Board of Partners) in helping shape the strategy development and execution of cross-boundary efforts within the Midwest and globally including the contribution of financial and/or human resources. Along with other Midwest Board of Partners the Indiana Executive Director supports the Midwest 2030 conservation goals and sponsors one or more conservation strategy and functional area teams at the regional level. They help align their teams work to secure and deploy sufficient resources and capacity to achieve the Midwests maximum contribution to TNCs 2030 conservation goals.
The Indiana Executive Director and Midwest Partner creates a healthy work environment for all TNC staff in the state and supports coordinated staff development across the region. This position reports to the Midwest Division Director and works in partnership with the Midwest Board of Partners and the Indiana Board of Trustees.
Were Looking for You:
Are you looking for work that you can believe in At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work That You Can Believe In where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. Were looking for someone with strong experience leading a diverse multidisciplinary team.
The ideal candidate should have exceptional leadership skills with a strong background in high-level fundraising. They must be a compelling storyteller and talented communicator who can successfully use these talents to fundraise build consensus and speak about TNCs mission vision and workfrom state regional and global perspective. This role must be able to effectively engage a wide range of partners while constantly building and engaging the volunteer Board of Trustees.
This position requires a person with deep self-confidence tempered by genuine humility. They must have an ambitious yet collaborative nature. They must be very high-energy intelligent abstract thinkers willing to take bold calculated risks while balancing the need to make transparent decisions in a matrixed and sometimes ambiguous environment. They must have very high emotional intelligence and be compassionate but also able to make tough decisions while being equitable fair and inclusive.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of Indiana and the Midwest.
What Youll Bring:
Bachelors degree and a minimum of seven years of experience as a leader in the conservation arena nonprofit sector advocacy or related for-profit area.
Extensive management experience including the ability to motivate lead set objectives and manage the performance of a large multidisciplinary team.
Proven experience in cultivating and soliciting high-level donors to reach fundraising goals which is a priority for this position.
Written and verbal fluency in English.
Effective presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences including high-level donors the media the business community board members outside partners staff or equivalent that lead to desired outcomes.
Experience with strategic fiscal management including long-term sustainability.
Desired Qualifications:
Seven to 10 years of experience as a proven leader in the conservation arena nonprofit sector advocacy or related for-profit area including demonstrated experience producing results and meeting organizational divisional or business unit goals.
Experience working in the U.S. and globally preferred. Demonstrated commitment to developing and practicing global literacy.
Outstanding leadership skills including thought-leadership visionary qualities and the ability to inspire others in a decentralized geographically dispersed and highly matrixed organization.
Knowledge of conservation and conservation practices.
High energy forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards.
Proven strategic thinking skills creative problem-solving adept decision-making adaptability and ability to collaborate and influence.
Demonstrated experience in public speaking on behalf of a global organization with the capability to present on a wide range of science-based and conservation topics desired.
A strong network of local regional and national contacts that include leaders from philanthropic business and communities relevant to our conservation work.
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Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $00. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates location qualifications specific skills and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.
Who We Are:
The Nature Conservancys mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization we create innovative on-the-ground solutions to our worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People Communities and Cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.
Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know well only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we addition to the requirements in our postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members youll join for our mission and youll stay for our people.
What We Bring:
Since 1951 TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members over 400 scientists and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers a competitive comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits flexible spending accounts a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match parental leave accrued paid time off life insurance disability coverage employee assistance program other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.
Were proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures races colors religions sexes national or regional origins ages disability status sexual orientation gender identity military protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancys background screening process.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
