salary - $150,000 per year + full benefits
remote type - Remote
location - United States (nationwide, with travel up to 25%)
time type - Full Time
experience level - Senior / Executive Leadership
time left to deadline - Priority deadline: August 9, 2026 (rolling thereafter)
About the Organization
The Conservation Finance Network (CFN) is a national initiative advancing innovative funding and financing strategies for conservation.
Since 2007, CFN has built a powerful community across nonprofit, public, philanthropic, and private sectors, helping practitioners unlock capital and scale impact in land and resource conservation.
Operating under Multiplier, CFN blends strategy, training, and real-world implementation to strengthen conservation outcomes across the United States.
The Opportunity
This is not a maintenance role.
It is a build, scale, and lead mandate.
As Executive Director, you will shape the next chapter of conservation finance by:
Driving a new multi-year strategic vision
Expanding a national network of practitioners
Increasing visibility and influence across the sector
You are not just managing programs. You are engineering a movement.
What You’ll Do
Leadership & Strategy
Lead organizational direction and execution of CFN’s strategic vision
Align staff, programs, and partnerships with long-term priorities
Fundraising & Growth
Design and execute fundraising strategy for a $600K–$850K budget
Secure multi-year, six-figure grants and expand funding streams
Coalition Building
Engage a diverse network of stakeholders across sectors
Strengthen participation and belonging within the CFN ecosystem
Program Oversight
Guide training programs, convenings, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
Identify new partnerships and expansion opportunities
Financial Management
Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and resource allocation
Coordinate with Multiplier on financial operations
Thought Leadership
Represent CFN publicly through speaking, writing, and industry engagement
Track and elevate emerging trends in conservation finance
Communication
Oversee newsletters, publications, and stakeholder updates
Amplify impact stories across the network
What They’re Looking For
A leader who blends strategy, credibility, and execution discipline.
Key signals:
Proven nonprofit leadership experience
Strong fundraising track record with major grants
Experience leading cross-sector collaborations
Strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability
Exceptional communication and facilitation skills
Preferred Background
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Advanced degree in finance, environmental studies, or related discipline
Experience in conservation finance or adjacent sectors
Track record in strategic planning and program leadership
Experience managing partnerships across public, private, and nonprofit sectors
Compensation & Benefits
$150,000 annual salary
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement savings plan
Generous vacation and sick leave
Why This Role Matters
Conservation is no longer a funding problem.
It is a financing problem.
The gap between ambition and execution lives in how capital flows.
CFN sits exactly in that gap, designing systems that turn ideas into funded, scalable solutions.
This role determines how fast that future arrives.