Executive Director Opportunity
Washington’s National Park Fund (the Fund) seeks a passionate and experienced fund raising professional to
serve as the leader of the only philanthropic organization dedicated exclusively to supporting Mount Rainier,
North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks through charitable contributions. Gifts to the Fund help preserve
and protect these treasured places, while ensuring visitors can enjoy our national parks now and for generations
to come.
Washington’s National Park Fund Background
Washington’s National Park Fund is the official fund raising partner for Mount Rainier, North Cascades and
Olympic National Parks, operating under a Partnership Agreement between each national park and the Fund.
Annually, the park superintendents submit a “wish list” of projects that, except for charitable contributions,
would not otherwise happen. These include programs to encourage young people and their families to
experience our national parks, enhance the visitor experience through trail and interpretive signage
improvements, and expand the parks’ scientific knowledge to both share with the public and incorporate into
improved cultural and resource management decisions. From July 1, 2007 ‐ June 30, 2010, 33 projects totaling
nearly $750,000 were made possible by donors to Washington’s National Park Fund. Visit wnpf.org.
Originally incorporated in 1993, the Fund relinquished its independent, nonprofit status in 2003 to become an
affiliate of the National Park Foundation. Washington’s National Park Fund regained its own 501(c)(3) status in
2006 and has operated independently since March 1, 2007. The Fund is registered with the Washington
Secretary of State’s office. You can also find the most recent IRS 990 and summary report on GuideStar. The
Fund’s offices are located near Tacoma, WA, in the city of Fircrest.
Position Description
The Executive Director (Director) reports to the Board of Directors and has primary responsibility for all fund
raising activities on behalf of the Fund. The Director supervises a staff of three: part‐time Administrator for
Donor Services/Development Assistant; contract bookkeeper; contract marketing/communications consultant.
• Develop, monitor, and execute annual income/expense budget and fund raising plans;
• Manage and implement annual giving campaign, special events, major gifts, donor cultivation,
corporate/foundation grants, corporate sponsor program, other charitable giving opportunities;
• Oversee and manage financial accounting with contract bookkeeper, auditor and board treasurer;
• Assure full legal and financial compliance with IRS, WA Secretary of State, and others;
• Serve as chief spokesperson for the Fund in all public venues, identifying new promotional and
marketing opportunities to increase the Fund’s visibility and awareness;
• Oversee and manage external communications, including news media, print, electronic, website, social
media, other;
• Steward relationship with national park partners, the superintendents and their staffs.
Washington’s National Park Fund Executive Director Opportunity Page 2
PO Box 64626, University Place, WA 98464-0626 Phone: 253-566-4644 Web: wnpf.org
Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate will have:
• Passion for the mission – demonstrated commitment to the importance and value of our national parks;
• Proven track‐record of success in all aspects of fund raising;
• Prior executive director and/or development director/manager/general manager experience, including
developing and overseeing an annual budget of $500K ‐ $1 million;
• Leadership ability that inspires people and motivates others to act;
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal;
• Collaborative experience in creating and managing partnerships, direct experience with a public‐private
partnership preferred;
• Bachelor’s Degree (required);
• Ability to travel throughout Western Washington to the national parks and their gateway communities,
meeting donors, prospects, potential corporate sponsors.
Compensation
Annual salary of $70K ‐ $75K with generous paid time off. Reimbursement for purchase of personal health care
insurance is also available.
To Apply – Position Available July 1, 2011
** Candidate review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.**
Please send your letter of application along with a resume, writing sample relevant to fund raising, and names of
three (3) references to:
Greg Moga
President, Board of Directors
Washington’s National Park Fund
board@wnpf.org