Nashville Tree Foundation, which began as a volunteer-led initiative, implemented a new strategic plan and hired its first full-time Executive Director in 2019, marking the start of a period of significant growth. As we look ahead, we are searching for an Executive Director to build on our achievements and lead the Foundation into its next phase of growth and impact.
This role offers the chance to guide a respected Nashville-based organization with a proven history of environmental stewardship. As Executive Director, you will play a pivotal role in fostering positive environmental change and supporting vibrant, healthy communities as you lead our dedicated network of partners, supporters, volunteers, and staff to preserve, champion, and expand our cherished urban tree canopy.
Under the direction of the NTF Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of the management and operation of the organization, including identification and pursuit of funding, development, and maintenance of positive working relationships with city and community partners, and execution of all programming. The Executive Director, in partnership with the Board, will be responsible for fulfilling the organization’s mission with a special focus on the current organizational priorities to:
To be successful, the Executive Director must be a proactive, energetic, and experienced leader willing to advocate for community support, negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes, and enhance our organizational capacity to achieve our mission.
Leadership: Provides leadership in the implementation of strategic plans and short-term goals. Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to opportunities and challenges.
Financial Management: Works with the executive committee to develop the annual budget for board approval, and also works with the accountant and external auditors to ensure the organization’s finances are in good order.
Fundraising/Development: Works with the development and communications committees to plan and execute all fundraising and development activities. Will also be responsible for meeting with individuals, corporations, and foundations to build ongoing financial support and mutually beneficial partnerships.
Partnership: Works with metro and state governments as well as other nonprofits and community groups to facilitate programs and projects.
Program Management: Works with the staff to design, implement, and assess planting, preservation, and educational programs.
Human Resource Management: Responsible for hiring and management of staff as needed to support the organization. The Executive Director may occasionally need to step in to fulfill the responsibilities of staff, such as leading tree plantings, and educational programs, answering questions, or attending community events.
Board Liaison/Management: Serves as an ex officio, non-voting member of the board and all board committees and delivers reports at each board meeting and at other times as requested by the board.
Communication/Advocacy: Effectively conveys Nashville Tree Foundation’s vision to staff, board, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders. Develops and implements an advocacy/awareness/engagement campaign through multi-channel strategies.
Culture: Creates a positive learning culture that encourages the introduction of new ideas, approaches, and methods from staff and volunteers to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and operations.
Core Qualifications
Successful candidates must have demonstrated abilities across a broad range of managerial functions including fundraising, fiscal management, program planning and development, marketing, and public relations. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities and work effectively with diverse constituencies (staff, volunteers, donors, media, Metro partners, other nonprofits, and funding resources). This person should be passionate about our mission and able to effectively develop and articulate the work of Nashville Tree Foundation to the community, resulting in increased partnerships and funds raised.
Desired Qualifications
The above is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties and skills required and may be modified as the needs of the position change.
Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
NTF offers access to a health benefits package.
Nashville Tree Foundation has retained the services of ThinkingAhead Executive Search. Please submit your resume and expression of interest to: Chris Spagnola at cspagnola@thinkingahead.comThe application screening process is ongoing until a candidate is hired.
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