Executive Director

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Lassen Park Foundation is seeking an Executive Director.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

The ideal candidate will share a great appreciation for Lassen Volcanic National Park and lead the Foundation with energy and focus.

Reporting to the Foundation Board, this position will develop and implement a comprehensive development program designed to meet fundraising goals and revenue growth of Lassen Volcanic National Park and the Foundation; and provide vision, leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight of the Foundation and its staff.

This description does not provide a comprehensive list of all job duties; the Executive Director will also perform other duties, as necessary.

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable laws and regulations affecting its employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitating Long-Range Strategy and Planning That Drive Consistent and Timely Progress Toward Mission by:
Assisting the LPF Board in its strategic visioning and planning, to develop goals, objectives, policies, and operational plans for LPF.

Supporting the work of the LPF Board and its committees.

Supporting the Board in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of new Board members.

Working closely with the Board Chair to coordinate the work of the Board.

Overseeing the preparation of Foundation Board and committee agendas and minutes.

Providing leadership, coordinating strategies, and working collaboratively with the Board to prioritize their fundraising needs and responsibilities.

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Supporting Fund Development Efforts That Result in Organizational Financial Growth by:
Overseeing all fund development activities including events, direct mail, email, social media, grant writing, major donors’ solicitation, corporate sponsor ships, workplace giving, planned giving, commemorative gifts, and other means.

Actively seeking and maintaining a diverse donor base of individual, business, foundation, and government segments.

Demonstrated success in acquiring organizational support through successful grant applications and general fundraising.

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Organizational Integrity and Operation Through Sound Administrative Management by:
Providing effective administration of Foundation operations.

Ensuring that the Lassen Park Foundation has the appropriate systems, physical space, and technology to operate efficiently and effectively within LPF Board-approved policies and procedures.

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Supporting Public Relations/Advocacy Efforts that Represent the Purpose and Perspective of LPF by:
Identifying opportunities to communicate the organization’s mission clearly and concisely.

Representing LPF in all media relations by participating in interviews, developing press releases, and all other media-type engagements.

Publicizing the work of the LPF by supervising and creating content for newsletters, annual reports, and other materials.

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Exercise Responsible Financial Stewardship by:
Overseeing the fiscal management of LPF, including developing and implementing LPF Board-approved sound financial policies, budgets, and practices and preparing all financial documents required for LPF Board oversight. xrlwcon

Ability to analyze financial reports and alert board of anomalies or potential problem areas.