Position: Executive Director

Executive Director Overview
Role Summary	The TCLF Executive Director will be responsible for leading the operations of the organization, managing staff, identifying new business opportunities, driving fundraising, building internal and external relationships, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and enhancing the presence of TCLF both locally and nationally. This role will require interacting with the Board of Directors and other critical stakeholders groups who influence the overall direction and vision of TCLF.
Key Accountabilities
Maintain knowledge of TCLF programs, constituents, and areas of expertise Ensure consistent quality of all TCLF functions Ensure rigorous evaluations of programs, programming visuals / graphics, and written content Recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals of the organization Lead, coach, develop, and retain talent Identify program strategy and opportunities Ensure the finances are managed appropriately Ensure TCLF operations are responsibly and sustainably managed Build partnerships in new markets, establishing relationships with the funders and political / community leaders Be a public persona for TCLF’s community programs Publish and communicate national and local program results to serve as a model for regional and national replication Expand fundraising activities Create strategic capital / fundraising plans Engage and involve the Board of Directors in ongoing operations and new opportunities Effectively communicate success metrics to key constituents
Executive Director Qualifications
Prior Roles or Experiences	Led complex and large fundraising initiatives Has a track record of building strong relationships with donors and other key stakeholders Managed multiple programs in different locations concurrently Led effective expansion of an organization into broader markets Led effective expansion of brand awareness through online / social outlets
Broadening Experiences	Has worked closely with board members Demonstrated interest in landscaping architecture / has work experiences in relevant field (strongly preferred) Led and managed employees from diverse backgrounds / contexts
Qualifications	University degree (Bachelor’s)
Language Proficiency	Full professional proficiency in English required

In addition, an ideal E.D. candidate will demonstrate leadership capabilities and possess the more innate potential characteristics listed below:

Leadership Capability	Capability Description
Inspirational Leadership Getting people to follow you	Demonstrating a clear leadership “brand;” building followership across the organization; motivating and inspiring others; projecting leadership confidence and authority
Execution Achieving results through others	Stretching staff performance with a wide range of capabilities; keeping the organization’s performance on track
Influence Persuading and influencing stakeholders	Getting broad support and buy-in for initiatives by leveraging relationships with senior stakeholders; tailoring approaches to persuade individuals and organizations with competing interests
Collaboration Creating synergies through working in partnership	Building reciprocal relationships and alliances inside and outside the organization
Direction Providing vision and direction	Creating a shared sense of purpose, direction and priority; keeping diverse teams focused on the same goals
Business judgment Showing commercial acumen	Making judgments on what will maximize the value of the business and its invested capital
Competitive Edge Driving change and disruption	Innovating and encouraging early adoption of new ideas; pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo
Building Talent Building capability for competitive advantage	Providing with stretch opportunities for high potential performers; sharing knowledge and experience to help the team develop

Potential Dimension	Potential Factor Description
Change Potential Comfort in ambiguity while challenging the status quo	Risk-taking: Boldness in the face of ambiguity
	Experimenting: Passion for innovation and change
	Challenging: Fearlessness in speaking out
Intellectual Potential Broad thinking coupled with decisive action	Breadth of perspective: Insightful appreciation of any situation
	Conceptual thinking: Balance of logical and conceptual thinking
	Decisiveness: Urgency in decision making
People Potential Flexibility when interacting with others	Emotional intelligence: Attentiveness to others’ feelings
	Social flexibility: Adeptness in getting others to like oneself
	People regard: Optimism in the capability of others
Motivational Potential Confident and driven to succeed	Self-belief: Confidence in taking the lead
	Drive: Relentless desire to excel
	Resilience: Mental toughness in difficult times

A cover letter, resume, and writing sample are required. Please send application materials as PDF attachments using the subject line “Executive Director – Your Name”, to team@tclf.org.

No phone calls, please.

Application deadline: Until filled