Executive Director - Conservation Finance Network

About the role

The Conservation Finance Network (CFN) advances land and resource conservation by cultivating a network that expands the use and replication of innovative and effective funding and financing strategies. We support a vibrant community of practice across the nonprofit, public, philanthropic, and private sectors that share and incorporate best practices in conservation finance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership that ensures the organization is aligned on strategic priorities and that staff are focused on effectively delivering programs and resources to achieve our strategic goals.
  • With input from CFN’s Steering Committee, refine and implement CFN’s new multi-year strategic vision.
  • With staff team, develop implementation plan for priority goals and actions including projected timelines and budget needed for growth.
• Develop and implement a fundraising plan for an annual budget of $600,000-$850,000.
  • Address the need to strategically increase revenue generating and fundraising activities to sustain existing program operations and achieve future strategic growth.
  • Recruit non-monetary in-kind contributions that support program implementation.
• Actively engage and energize CFN Steering Committee members, network stakeholders, Boot Camp alumni, partner organizations, and funders to motivate their participation in and support of the CFN community of practice.
  • Supervise a team of staff members to effectively achieve the CFN strategic vision.
  • Oversee program activities, including all training and network activities.
  • Identify partnerships for collaboration and new projects that advance the strategic vision.
• Manage all aspects of the budget and actual income and expenditures to produce financial reports for funders and the Steering Committee in a timely fashion.
  • Thought Leadership: Proactively stay apprised of new and innovative land conservation finance techniques. Build a credible and authoritative voice on trends and developments across the field and engage in public forums and speaking opportunities to advance thought leadership and CFN mission objectives.
  • Communication: Share regular updates with appropriate Multiplier staff, CFN Steering Committee, and other network partners. Provide oversight of external communications with broader field through bi-monthly e-newsletter, blog posts and dissemination of CFN and partners information resources.

Specific Experience Requested

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, business, finance, or related discipline.
• Master's degree related to financial solutions to environmental problems and at least five years of experience in non-profit program leadership.
• Successful track record with recruiting multi-year six-figure grants.
• Successful track record in executing strategic planning processes.
• Demonstrated experience with high profile workshop and conference facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships, and relationship-based business development.
• Demonstrated experience managing a robust industry association or collaborative across public, private, nonprofit, philanthropic, and academic entities.
• Expert understanding of current issues and knowledge of leading organizations and practitioners.
• Excellent and tactful interpersonal and written/verbal communication including facilitation.
• Superb organization skills and attention to detail.
• Able to exercise sound and independent judgement while maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, major webinar platforms such as Zoom, Teams and/or Adobe Connect, and social media platforms.
• Able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to problem solve, make decisions, and supervise staff.

Compensation & Application

CFN provides a comprehensive compensation package, including competitive salary ($150k annual salary), excellent medical and dental benefits, retirement savings, and generous vacation and sick leave policy.

To apply, please visit our Applicant Portal. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received on or before Sunday, August 9, 2026. Please include a cover letter in your application materials describing your relevant experience and qualifications. We respectfully request no follow-up calls or emails.

CFN is an independent operating project of the nonprofit umbrella organization, Multiplier, a nationally recognized nonprofit with a growing portfolio of innovative initiatives that conserve and protect a sustainable and resilient world (www.multiplier.org)

Multiplier and CFN are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible application process for all candidates. We recognize that the traditional hiring process can create barriers. If we can support your participation in the job application or interview process by providing specific assistance or accommodation, please reach out to accommodations@multiplier.org. Requests for accommodations are confidential and will not impact your candidacy.