Executive Director - Parks, Community Impact & Fundraising

Elings Park Foundation; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Simple IRA with employer match

10 days PTO + 40 hours sick leave + 10

On-site parking

Monthly cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Elings Park Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to provide visionary leadership, guide fundraising initiatives, and steward the Park’s mission. You will report to the Board, oversee a $2 million operating budget and manage a 10-person team across operations, development, and programs.

The role emphasizes community engagement, governance, and strategic growth. The Executive Director will champion environmental stewardship, enhance donor relations, and collaborate with staff and external

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Park’s short- and long-term strategic plan.
• Oversee fundraising efforts and donor engagement.
• Prepare annual budget and ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Build and lead a high-performing team and manage external partners.

Skills

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Board governance

Team leadership

Donor relations

Tools

Google Workspace

QuickBooks

Bill.com

Job description

Elings Park Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to provide visionary leadership, guide fundraising initiatives, and steward the Park’s mission. You will report to the Board, oversee a $2 million operating budget and manage a 10-person team across operations, development, and programs.

The role emphasizes community engagement, governance, and strategic growth. The Executive Director will champion environmental stewardship, enhance donor relations, and collaborate with staff and external