The Executive Director functions as Executive Director and conservation strategist for the North Carolina Business Unit (BU). They are accountable for the BUs success in implementing TNCs conservation approach producing measurable conservation results and maintaining organizational values. They ensure outcomes are achieved in priority areas that fall within the Business Units responsibilities and contribute intellectual financial and/or human resources to the formulation and execution of priority cross-boundary efforts. They support alignment of activities by securing coordinating and configuring resources capacity and programs to address the most critical organization-wide projects threats and strategies. They are responsible for collaborating with others on the procurement and application of resources to address the conservation priorities established by TNC both in their Business Unit and in areas beyond their span of authority. They serve as the primary local spokesperson for TNC to internal and external audiences (including staff volunteers the Board of Trustees public and private donors government agencies and officials community leaders and other partners) and cultivate those audiences to support and promote TNCs mission and vision.

The North Carolina Executive Director oversees fundraising for the BU including approving budgets and setting priorities which dictate private and public fundraising goals. They support philanthropy and external affairs staff in the cultivation and direct solicitation of donors (private and public) to meet fundraising goals. They are responsible for a significant portion of the BUs direct fundraising sometimes in a major market area(s). They have a dotted line to marketing staff supporting and servicing the Business Unit and play a central role in planning and executing marketing strategy and activities in collaboration with the Division Marketing Director. The staff comprising the various BU functions may be structured as needed or shared with other BUs as efficiency dictates to meet the needs of the BU.

What Youll Bring:

Key Competencies:

To succeed in this role the Executive Director should demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Strategic Agility: Ability to anticipate future trends translate global goals into local strategies and pivot as conditions change.

• Change Leadership: Skilled at guiding teams through organizational transformation fostering adaptability and maintaining engagement during periods of uncertainty.

• Inclusive Leadership: Commitment to Culture and Engagement creating an environment where all voices are valued and respected.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional ability to build and sustain relationships with donors partners government agencies and community leaders to advance conservation outcomes.

• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting resource allocation and fundraising strategies to ensure financial sustainability.

• Systems Thinking: Capacity to see interconnections across programs geographies and organizational priorities aligning local work with global objectives.

• Innovation Orientation: Willingness to explore new technologies partnerships and funding models to accelerate impact.

• Results Accountability: Ability to set clear goals measure progress and deliver outcomes that contribute to TNCs 2030 objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and minimum of 7 years of experience as a leader in the conservation arena non-profit sector advocacy or related for-profit area.

• Extensive and proven management experience including ability to motivate lead set objectives and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team.

• Written and verbal fluency in English is required as well as fluency in the predominant language of the Business Unit if other than English.

• Superb communication and presentation skills required.

• Experience communicating with and presenting to diverse audiences including donors board members employees outside partners or equivalent.

• Experience in fundraising and budget management.

• Demonstrated commitment to developing and practicing global literacy.

Desired Qualifications:

• 7-10 years experience as a proven leader in the conservation arena non-profit sector advocacy or related for-profit area including demonstrated experience producing results and meeting program/department goals.

• Experience gained both in and outside the U.S. valued.

• Success as an inspirational leader who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence. Track record of recruiting mentoring and retaining talent in budgeting staffing and performance management at a scale similar to or greater than the NC Chapter.

• High energy forward thinking creative individual with high ethical standards. Outstanding leadership and visionary qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization.

• Proven technical skills analytical ability good judgment and strong operational focus through track record of responsibility for complex and large projects with successful outcomes. Demonstrated operational implementation and detail-oriented perspective.

• Well organized and self-directed; politically savvy and a team player.

• Successful experience in marketing or fund raising desired from public and private sources at a scale similar to or greater than the NC Chapter.

• Ability to convey and document a track record of success in prior positions in Key Competency areas.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $180000 to $210000. 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. This position is open to applicants based in Raleigh or Durham North Carolina. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

How to Apply:

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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 include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One 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 addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll join for the mission and stay for the 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.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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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