Executive Director — Growth, Fundraising & Partnerships

West Virginia Land Trust; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

West Virginia Land Trust seeks an Executive Director to serve as chief executive and external ambassador, guiding WVLT's mission and strategic plan. The role leads fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and organizational growth to sustain statewide impact.

The successful candidate will balance strategic vision with operational discipline, oversee staff and partnerships, and drive WVLT's conservation goals across West Virginia while maintaining financial health and program excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong organizational and financial judgment.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as WVLT's chief executive and external ambassador.
• Lead fundraising efforts to secure resources for operations and growth.
• Advance the organization's mission and strategic plan.
• Cultivate donors, foundations, partners, and community leaders.
• Ensure resources, systems, and relationships sustain statewide impact.

Skills

Fundraising ability

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Job description

West Virginia Land Trust seeks an Executive Director to serve as chief executive and external ambassador, guiding WVLT's mission and strategic plan. The role leads fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and organizational growth to sustain statewide impact.

The successful candidate will balance strategic vision with operational discipline, oversee staff and partnerships, and drive WVLT's conservation goals across West Virginia while maintaining financial health and program excellence.