<div dir="ltr"><div>Greetings, please see below and attached for further information. With questions or to submit your application, please email me: <a href="mailto:hannah@future-west.org">hannah@future-west.org</a></div><div><br></div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Future West seeks an executive director to lead this dynamic
organization into the future. Based in Bozeman, MT this well-respected nonprofit
provides communities across the Rocky Mountain West with support and tools to
help decision makers and citizens address issues related to growth and change
in a manner that meets their needs without sacrificing quality of life and
community character. We also bolster the efforts of people and organizations to
conserve working landscapes and healthy wildlife populations. Our work with
towns, rural residents and a multitude of diverse partners allows communities
to pro-actively respond to the conservation and development challenges of the rapidly
changing west. <span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director
will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Future West
programs, staff, expansion, fiscal management, and revenue generation.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b>Board of Directors<span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span>Responsible for shared leadership with the
Future West Board of Directors to fulfill the organization’s mission <span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Communicate effectively with, and engage the
board to ensure that it functions properly and makes informed decisions<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Lead efforts to build the capacity of the
existing board and cultivate diverse new board members <span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Provide creative and visionary leadership that
inspires and guides program staff<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Lead organizational strategic planning efforts<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Monitor progress in achieving the organization’s
strategic plan and overall mission<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Oversee programs and help implement program work<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Seek new opportunities to support communities
responding to the rapidly changing West<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Assist with periodic program evaluation<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Budget development and fiscal management and
monitoring of an annual budget and budget updates<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Ensure legal and tax related paperwork is submitted<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Seek grant and new foundation funding opportunities
and build and strengthen existing foundation relationships<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Oversee and monitor foundation proposal
development and related reporting requirements<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Develop fee-for-service contracts that reflect
the organizational goals and mission<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Cultivate individual donors and sustain these
relationships<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Lead other fundraising efforts such as special
events, appeals, and related social media outreach<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Serve as the face and principal spokesperson for
the organization, its vision and programs<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Promote Future West services to Western communities
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</span></span></span>Raise the profile of Future West for
partnerships and education<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Lead program planning and project and staff evaluations<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Manage Future West staff and associates<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Provide mentoring and leadership for staff
development<span></span></p>
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QUALIFICATIONS<span></span></b></p>
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</span></span></span>An understanding and passion for the mission and
goals of the organization<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Some familiarity with current organizational and
program issues and geography <span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Nonprofit management <span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Experience working with and supporting the
development of a board of directors<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Documented record of successful grant writing,
donor development, and excellent fundraising skills<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Experience in fee-for-service and program
marketing<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Budget, grant and financial management<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>Strong written and oral communication skills and
familiarity with social media and remote and virtual communication techniques<span></span></p>
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</span></span></span>A creative and strategic thinker and
entrepreneurial spirit<span></span></p>
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and management skills supporting dynamic, creative staff<span></span></p>
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to work with a wide range of community leaders<span></span></p>
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working knowledge of the conservation and community challenges of the rapidly
changing West <span></span></p>
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BENEFITS<span style="color:red"><span></span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span> </span>$70,000 - $80,000
depending on experience, plus health care insurance and retirement
contribution.<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Future West office is located in Bozeman, MT. Consideration
will be given to working from a remote location within four hours from the Bozeman
office.<span></span></p>
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PROCESS<span></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Submit one (1) pdf file containing cover letter articulating
your qualifications and a current resume to:<span>
</span><a href="mailto:hannah@future-west.org" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">hannah@future-west.org</a><span class="gmail-MsoHyperlink" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Application review will begin May 15.<span> </span><span></span></p>
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