Chief Operating Officer - Nonprofit Ops & Impact

San Francisco Bay Joint Venture; Vacaville (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Solano Land Trust seeks its first Chief Operating Officer to provide operational and human resources leadership, financial stewardship, and fundraising oversight to fortify the organization’s internal systems and prepare the land trust for its next chapter of conservation impact in Solano County.

The Chief Operating Officer is a newly created senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and working in partnership as a member of the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Extensive nonprofit leadership experience, with a track record of building strong organizational systems.
• Strong financial management and stewardship capabilities to guide the organization.
• Experience developing and overseeing fundraising strategies and donor relations.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and coach a diverse staff and work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across the organization, including HR, finances, fundraising, and communications.
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to set strategy and drive impact.
• Supervise the Development Director and Administrative Manager.
• Support staff wellbeing, performance, and professional growth across departments.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Financial acumen

Fundraising strategy

People management

Cross-functional leadership

HR oversight

Job description

Solano Land Trust seeks its first Chief Operating Officer to provide operational and human resources leadership, financial stewardship, and fundraising oversight to fortify the organization’s internal systems and prepare the land trust for its next chapter of conservation impact in Solano County.

The Chief Operating Officer is a newly created senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and working in partnership as a member of the leadership team.