Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Mission-driven conservation organization protecting tropical forests & biodiversity in South America

Industry
Environmental Services

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1997

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• conserving land and biodiversity
• working with local communities and governments in latin america
• creating and managing protected areas in latin america
• preventing deforestation
• nature-based solutions to climate change
• sub-national protected area creation and protection
• sustainable bioeconomies
• environmental protection
• ecosystem-level protection
• latin america
• and partnering with indigenous peoples

About the Role

The Company is seeking an entrepreneurial CEO to lead its U.S. operations, with a primary focus on growing the donor base and raising funds to support its community-based conservation model. The successful candidate will be the organization's chief fundraiser and lead representative in the United States, responsible for cultivating major institutional and individual donors, and building partnerships to scale conservation work across Latin America. This role is pivotal in telling a compelling story, building lasting donor relationships, and translating field results into sustained giving. The CEO will work closely with country teams and regional allies to ensure that the revenue generated is effectively used to protect some of the most biodiverse forests on the planet. Applicants for the CEO position at the company should be prepared to take on a leadership role that is deeply connected to the mission of conservation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in fundraising, be adept at strategic planning, and have the ability to inspire and mobilize support for the organization's work. A strong background in donor cultivation, partnership development, and a deep understanding of the intersection between conservation and community engagement are essential. The role requires a visionary leader who can put the expanding revenue to work in a way that directly contributes to the protection of tropical forests and biodiversity. A passion for environmental conservation and a commitment to the values of the organization are fundamental to this position.

Functions

• CEO/President