Milwaukee Water Commons is seeking a full-time Co-Executive Director. We are building a multicultural, multi-racial movement that invites leadership and innovation from throughout the city and includes everyone in decisions about the care of our water. In keeping with the Common’s values of shared governance and community wide stewardship, Milwaukee Water Commons (MWC) uses a co-leadership team model with decision making, and power shared by two Co-Executive Directors in an inclusive manner with staff, the Board of Directors and community. The Co-Executive Director team model enriches our ability to address complex environmental challenges across our entire city through complementary perspectives and experiences. By having two leaders with different lived experiences, professional backgrounds, and expertise, we create a more comprehensive and adaptable approach to water protection, environmental stewardship, leadership development and advocacy work. This approach allows us to authentically guide the movement of engaging with the entire city, working across neighborhoods and cross-city networks to be leaders in the sector. The combined strengths of Co-Executive Directors help create more accessible engagement pathways and enables the ability to build broader coalitions for environmental action, resulting in a more effective and sustainable impact for all city residents. The ideal candidate will embody Milwaukee Water Commons’ core values (see below), demonstrate strong executive level leadership, comfort with ambiguity, a deeply collaborative spirit, management skills, and a commitment to the ongoing work of being an antiracist. This position requires someone who can navigate conflict, complex policy landscapes and demonstrate strong emotional acuity while maintaining strong community and funder connections. Position Responsibilities: The Co-Executive Directors will share overall strategic and operational responsibility for the Milwaukee Water Commons. This will include execution of the mission, staff and program management, fundraising, relationship development, and future expansion planning. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote programmatic excellence, evaluation, finance and administration, positive organizational culture, fundraising, thoughtful communications, and systems; timelines and resources needed to achieve the goals of Milwaukee Water Commons.
• Shared responsibility with the Co-Executive Director to implement all of Milwaukee Water Commons programs and events.
• Aspire to and build a deep understanding of the Milwaukee community and maintain authentic solidarity with local residents.
• Guide intersectional environmental justice work, strategic coalitions, and partnerships to advance the Milwaukee Water Commons mission.
• Generate revenue and fundraising activities to support and build existing program operations.
• Maintain strong relationships and diversify support with individual donors, foundations, and the broader funding community.
• Strategic thinking and adaptation to changing political and funding circumstances.

Essential Qualifications: The Co-Executive Director will demonstrate executive level leadership skills with a deep commitment to Milwaukee Water Commons’ mission and values, bring proven experience in organizational leadership, team development, working with people different from yourself, fundraising, and relationship building. This role requires fiscal management skills and the ability to build a collaborative movement through navigating complex community partnerships while advancing environmental justice work. Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of relevant experience and community recognition. We value lived experience, community leadership, and demonstrated impact alongside formal credentials. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include: Community Leadership & Movement Experience

• Expertise leading community-based groups, organizations and/or movement building work in solidarity with communities most impacted by environmental injustice.
• History balancing organizational needs with community accountability and broader systems change.

Executive Leadership & Management

• Management experience in nonprofit, government, or community organizing.
• Experience leading and building trust with multi-cultural and multi-racial stakeholders
• Strategic planning and implementation experience with ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Proven success working with a Board of Directors along with an ability to cultivate existing member relationships and expand and diversify the board.
• Experience in team leadership, staff development, and stakeholder management, with proven ability to coach, mentor, and supervise diverse teams effectively.

Environmental Justice & Advocacy

• Demonstratable antiracism efforts with a political understanding of environmental justice principles and intersectional approaches to represent community voice in regional/national forums.
• Experience interrupting systems of oppression through policy, organizing, and/or direct action with government officials, funders, and corporate partners.

  Preferred Qualifications Communication & Relationship Building

• Compelling storytelling ability that connects local work to broader social movements, especially around complex environmental issues
• Proven success and experience navigating funding landscapes, developing and maintaining key community partnerships and donor relationships.
• Experience in shared leadership or co-leadership models.

Operations & Financial Management

• Nonprofit resource management, budgeting, and financial oversight experience.

  About Milwaukee Water Commons: Since 2014, Milwaukee Water Commons continues to build multicultural, multi-racial movements for water justice that center community leadership and innovation. We engage Milwaukee's communities to address critical water issues and work at the intersections of race, privilege, and policy that perpetuate environmental injustice. Our work combines grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, and community-led solutions to ensure everyone has a voice in decisions affecting water stewardship. Through connection, collaboration, and broad-based leadership development, we advance both immediate community needs and long-term systemic change. The Co-Executive Director will join a dynamic organization committed to a shared leadership team, community accountability, and environmental justice. This role offers the opportunity to lead transformative work at the intersection of water policy, racial equity, and community organizing while building power with communities most impacted by water injustice. Mission: Milwaukee Water Commons is a cross-city network that fosters connection, collaboration and broad community leadership on behalf of our common waters. We promote stewardship of equitable access to and shared decision-making for our common waters. Core Values:

• Water is an essential element for all life on Earth.
• Water belongs to no one and cannot be owned.
• We recognize the gift of the Great Lakes; they have nurtured our ancestors and shaped us as a people and as a community. They continue to sustain us.
• We all have a profound responsibility to protect and pass on clean and abundant fresh water to future generations.
• Decisions about the care and use of our waters must involve all of us.
• We see water not as a resource, but as a friend and treat it as such.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do at: Milwaukee Water Commons.

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Anti-Discrimination Policy: Milwaukee Water Commons is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. MWC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MWC are based on programmatic needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, or physical, disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations of our city & state. MWC will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. MWC believes the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of our community. Compensation and Benefits: To help you assess alignment with your compensation expectations, the current salary for the Co-Executive Director role is: $150,000.

• Health, vision, dental coverage, sabbatical policy and retirement benefits.
• (5) weeks of PTO and twelve paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.

Instructions for Applicants: To be considered for this opportunity, please send a detailed and updated resume and cover letter to (MWC@spectrumnonprofit.com) by September 19, 2025. All inquiries about, and interactions with, candidates are kept in strict confidence.

Downeast Salmon Federation seeks a service-oriented, collaborative nonprofit leader with a depth of experience in human resources, staff development, and organizational management to serve as its Chief of Staff. The Chief of Staff joins the Executive Director as a senior leader, jointly reporting to the Board of Directors during a period of significant organizational growth. All other employees report through the Chief of Staff. This position is responsible for all HR functions, cultivating a positive, entrepreneurial, and equitable organizational culture, and monitoring and supporting exceptional mission-driven accomplishments. Key Duties and Responsibilities Organizational Leadership & Oversight

• Directly supervise managers and individual staff members, as determined, fostering a collaborative, transparent, and supportive culture.
• Manage alignment of organizational priorities and staff roles and responsibilities in achieving strategic goals in collaboration with staff.
• Ensure individual staff members have clear and achievable work plans.
• Partner with the Executive Director to ensure programs and partnerships are implemented effectively.
• Support each staff member in achieving success and professional growth, including mentorship from DSF, regional, and sector experts.
• Ensure clear communication among staff and lead regular staff meetings/team check-ins.
• Develop and facilitate project teams with staff, board members, and partners.
• Partner with the ED in supporting the Board of Directors with meeting preparation, facilitation, and administering committees.

Human Resources & Organizational Development

• Serve as the organization’s HR lead, responsible for cultivating a safe, transparent, respectful, and equitable workplace culture that supports staff well-being, effectiveness, and retention.
• Review and update employee handbook, personnel policies, and HR procedures, in collaboration with the Board HR Committee.
• Direct staff recruitment and hiring, position description development, onboarding, professional development, and performance evaluation.
• Oversee compensation/benefits administration.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and nonprofit best practices, including safety protocols, recordkeeping, and workplace policies.
• Lead conflict resolution, grievance response, and personnel matters with discretion, fairness, and timeliness.

Operations & Organizational Effectiveness

• Oversee and improve internal systems, workflows, and cross-function coordination.
• Coordinate budget planning cycle with finance staff, program managers, and board members.
• Monitor progress and outcomes to ensure programs are implemented effectively, within budget, and in compliance with grants or partner agreements.
• Manage grant tracking and reporting systems.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Executive Director and Board, providing insight and feedback on organizational performance.
• Oversee maintenance of official records and required documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies and procedures.

Qualities and Qualifications Successful candidates will bring a strong interest in conservation and fisheries restoration, and many of the following skills, experience, and attributes to the position.

• A passion for supervising and managing employees with a diverse array of roles, position levels, background, and experience.
• Skill and understanding in working with a nonprofit Board of Directors.
• Service-oriented, collaborative team leadership: the ability to listen and positively engage all team members; clearly communicate; responsibly steward resources; and empower individuals to be successful and grow in their work.
• Experience developing and nurturing a positive organizational culture rooted in transparency, respect, mutual accountability, and fostering employee growth.
• Significant experience managing all aspects of HR administration.
• Grant management experience, including developing and implementing systems for tracking and reporting.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills with proven ability to build collaborative relationships, exercise diplomacy, and find solutions to problems.
• Supreme organization skills.
• Resourcefulness and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proficiency with technology, standard software, and the use of databases.

Location: Washington County, Maine (East Machias/Whiting/Columbia Falls) Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000/year. Health, dental, vision insurance; retirement contribution options; generous vacation and PTO offered. To Apply: ● To submit your application, please email your cover letter and resume to dsfjobs@hallcollaborations.com. Attn: Mike Look, President ● Application Deadline: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Commitment to Equity We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment, or bias based upon these grounds.

The Colorado Water Center at Colorado State University is hiring a Program Coordinator to support and expand our statewide water education and outreach efforts. This full-time position plays a key role in advancing impactful programs across Colorado, including expanding the Colorado Water Fellows Program statewide, supporting the Water Quality and Access Program, building workforce development and community engagement efforts in the water field. Apply by 7/14/25: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/163222

Location: Hybrid; based in West Concord, MA with regional travel Position Type: Full-time, Exempt Reports to: Director of Communications and Development Salary Range: Starting at $65,000–$75,000, commensurate with experience, with performance-based annual bonus potential up to $50,000

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

OARS 3 Rivers is the watershed organization for the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers (SuAsCo), working to protect, improve, and preserve these rivers and their watershed for all people and wildlife. Our vision is a watershed with resilient streams and rivers that provide healthy wildlife habitat, clean water, natural beauty, education, and recreational opportunities for all. We are a science-based, inclusive, and innovative nonprofit that combines advocacy, education, ecological restoration, and community engagement to achieve this vision. As a growing force for environmental change, OARS is leading the charge toward a healthier, more connected watershed in the face of climate change and regional development.

JOB OVERVIEW

OARS 3 Rivers seeks a proactive, results-driven Major Donor Officer to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Development (DCD), the Major Donor Officer will lead efforts to cultivate and secure major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity to make four-, five-, and six-figure contributions. This is a pivotal moment for OARS: recent growth in visibility, programming, and grant funding has positioned the organization for an ambitious leap in philanthropic support, with annual fundraising needs expected to double from $750,000 in 2025 to $1.5 million by 2027. The Major Donor Officer will play a central role in making this growth possible, managing a robust donor portfolio, developing strategies for individual and foundational giving, and helping drive our mission forward. This is a hybrid position, with staff typically working 2–4 days per week from our West Concord, MA office. The role requires frequent in-person donor meetings across the SuAsCo watershed and Greater Boston area, as well as occasional evening and weekend commitments for events and cultivation opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Major Gifts Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Partner with the DCD to design and implement an individual giving strategy aligned with OARS’ strategic growth goals.
• Develop and maintain a dynamic portfolio of 100–150 current and prospective donors with giving capacity at the four-, five-, and six-figure levels.
• Build, assess, and refine the portfolio in coordination with the DCD to ensure optimal donor engagement and revenue outcomes.
• Establish and meet annual revenue goals for each donor and for the major gifts program overall.
• Design and implement a robust moves management plan for cultivating and soliciting major gifts.

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Conduct 10–12 donor meetings monthly, primarily in-person, to build relationships and solicit gifts.
• Prepare personalized proposals, presentations, correspondence, gift agreements, and stewardship communications.
• Support the donor engagement efforts of the Executive Director and Board members through briefings, meeting coordination, and follow-ups.
• Manage peer-to-peer fundraising and donor engagement activities in collaboration with DCD.
• Cultivate and secure planned gifts as appropriate.

Development Operations & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Accurately record all donor interactions and plans in OARS’ CRM system (Bloomerang).
• Analyze donor data and generate reports to track progress toward goals.
• Collaborate with other departments (Ecological Restoration, Education, Water Quality, Community Engagement) to align funding priorities and messaging.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture in a small office where flexibility, initiative, and teamwork are essential.
• Attend staff and committee meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful frontline fundraising experience with major donors in a nonprofit with a $1M+ budget.
• Proven track record securing five- and six-figure gifts from individuals and foundations.
• Strong storytelling, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience creating compelling proposals and presentations.
• Ability to maintain high standards of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in donor relationships.
• Proficient in donor CRM systems (Bloomerang experience preferred), Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual collaboration tools.
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for OARS’ mission and programs.

Personal Attributes

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Flexible, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable with regional travel (up to 75%) and evening/weekend events.
• Familiarity with the Greater Boston philanthropic community a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Salary range starting at $65,000–$75,000, based on experience.
• Annual performance bonus up to $50,000 based on fundraising goals achieved beyond baseline.
• Benefits include flexible hybrid work schedule, generous paid time off, professional development support, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of the region’s rivers and communities.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

OARS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognize that individuals from underrepresented groups may not meet every listed qualification, and we strongly encourage you to apply if you believe you have the potential to succeed in this role and contribute meaningfully to our mission. Your perspective and lived experience are valuable to us.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to Matt Brown, Executive Director of OARS 3 Rivers, at: MBrown@oars3rivers.org

Application deadline: May 30, 2025 The Environmental SPO plays a key role in shaping the Trust’s environmental giving strategy in Arizona and Indiana and manages strategic giving programs in the White River and Verde River Watersheds. They serve as a member of the Trust’s grants team and work closely with potential applicants and grant recipients to identify high impact giving opportunities for the Trust. This SPO also serves as a representative of the Trust in Indiana and Arizona and participates in events to foster community and grantee relations. This SPO would be based in either Indianapolis or Phoenix, depending on the candidate’s preferred location, and reports to the vice president of programs.

Job Functions

Strategic Philanthropy

• Build and maintain trusting, transparent relationships with current and potential environmental partners in Indiana and Arizona.
• Serve as the Trust’s internal expert on environmental giving, environmental conservation best practices and local and regional environmental issues.
• Oversee environmental proposal reviews and present funding recommendations.
• Monitor and evaluate environmental grants and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with grantees and community partners in Arizona and Indiana to collect and interpret local and national environmental and philanthropic trends to inform Trust giving.

Community Outreach

• Serve as a liaison and provide support to the nonprofit environmental community in Indiana and Arizona.
• Represent the Trust at grantee and community-related events.
• Participate regularly in community and professional organizations, seminars, forums, and meetings related to the Trust’s work and interests.
• Assist with communications promoting the mission and work of the Trust to the broader community.

Job Qualifications

• Has a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience.
• Has a professional background and/or volunteer experience in environmental conservation.
• Demonstrate experience and commitment to working with community partners to advance sound environmental conservation practices.
• Exhibit outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Research and digest community level data to effectively inform strategy.
• Work well in a team environment with shared roles and responsibilities.
• Relate to a diverse range of audiences in both the public and private sector.

Working Conditions

The Trust currently utilizes a hybrid schedule, working in the office at least three days a week and remotely for the rest. In-office time is used primarily for team meetings and formal and informal collaboration. When in the office, standing for short periods of time, minor lifting and walking are occasionally required. The position requires approximately 10% travel, which includes periodic trips to Arizona or Indiana (based on the incumbent’s primary location) and/or to professional conferences. The incumbent will be required to visit current and potential grantees in Indiana and Arizona.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated starting salary of at least $125,000. The ultimate salary will be determined based on the skills and experience of the candidate and the Trust’s equitable pay practices.

The Trust provides comprehensive health insurance plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer a robust retirement savings plan with automatic employer contributions, a generous match rate and access to free financial planning support.

About the Trust

The Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust seeks to help people in need, especially women, children and families; to protect animals and nature; and to enrich community life, primarily in Phoenix and Indianapolis. The Trust has awarded nearly $380 million in grants and student scholarships since its inception in 1997.

How to Apply

Join us in making a difference in environmental conservation. Apply now to become a key part of our team. Submit a resume and cover letter to hiring@ninapulliamtrust.org by Friday, May 30, 2025.