The Mzuri Wildlife Foundation (Mzuri) is a California based
non-profit organization dedicated to supporting worldwide wildlife
conservation efforts and outdoor sports education with an emphasis
on engaging youth and women in hunting, fishing and other outdoor
sports activities. Reporting to the Board of Directors (Board), the
Executive Director is responsible for leading the foundation,
driving its mission, and ensuring its success and
sustainability.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Develop and implement Mzuri's mission, vision, and strategic
  goals. Provide strong leadership to the Board and volunteers to
  ensure alignment with Mzuris long-term objectives.


• Ensure program excellence through consistent monitoring,
  evaluating and strengthening of Mzuris programs and
  initiatives.


• Develop and implement strategic growth plans in collaboration
  with the Board.


• Manage and direct administrative staff and contractors as
  needed for gala and other activities.

Fundraising & Communications

• Develop and execute effective fundraising strategies to secure
  the financial resources required to sustain and grow Mzuris
  programs and operations.


• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporations,
  and other potential funding sources to support programs and
  initiatives. Primary focus is major gift fundraising.


• Work closely with individual board members to guide and assist
  their fundraising efforts.


• Manage annual fundraising gala and other events under the
  direction of the Board.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective
  donors, community partners, local and national hunting groups,
  nonprofits, and other stakeholders. Represent Mzuri at public
  events, conferences, and meetings to enhance Mzuris visibility,
  including Safari Club International Convention, Dallas Safari Club
  Convention, and Mzuri Safari Club meetings.


• Implement a comprehensive communications plan that includes
  newsletters, website, social media presence, email, and other
  external relations, to promote Mzuris work and impact.

Board Governance and
Support

• Provide support to the Board of Directors, including planning
  and preparing for board and committee meetings, facilitating board
  discussions, and ensuring compliance with governance policies and
  procedures.


• Actively engage and energize board members and build their
  involvement in Mzuris mission.


• Facilitate the recruitment and development of effective board
  and committee members.

Financial Management

• Manage financial operations, including budgeting, financial
  reporting, banking, and accounting.


• Manage assets and investments, ensuring responsible and
  sustainable financial practices.

Operations

• Manage Mzuris grant making process, including reviewing grant
  applications, conducting due diligence, and assisting Grants
  Committee with funding recommendations for Board review. Collect
  and analyze data to measure grant impact and effectiveness and to
  inform decision-making and program improvements.


• Develop working relationships with grantees and provide support
  as needed.


• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best
  practices in the philanthropic sector. Ensure compliance with legal
  and regulatory requirements, including tax filings, reporting, and
  governance standards. Stay up-to-date on issues relevant to
  Mzuri.


• Manage office including the maintenance of an up-to-date
  constituent database and digital filing system. Execute other
  office management functions as needed.

Qualifications

The Executive Director must be thoroughly committed to Mzuris
mission, programs and activities. The successful candidate
will have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management
experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other
qualifications include:

• 10 years of experience in senior management; track record of
  effectively leading an organization; ability to point to specific
  examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that
  have taken an organization to the next stage of growth.


• Success working with a Board of Directors and cultivating new
  board member relationships.


• Successful track record in major gift fundraising
  required.


• Strong track record in event management as well as individual,
  corporate, foundation, and other fund development strategies
  necessary.


• Strong marketing skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive
  and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and
  multidisciplinary project skills.


• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative
  approach to business planning.


• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse
  groups of people.


• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude,
  mission-driven, and self-directed.

• California residency is helpful although not required.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation package is based upon qualifications and
experience. This is a half-time position.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover
letter explaining their qualifications, salary requirements and
interest in the position to Holly Garrison, Executive Director, at

No calls please.