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Employment Opportunity: Chief Development Officer – AltaSeads Conservancy

Job Summary

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will take a holistic approach to the growth and management of our organization. This dynamic position requires a comprehensive approach to growth and management, aligning closely with our mission to preserve ocean biodiversity for future generations. Your role will be instrumental in demonstrating how philanthropy can be a powerful force in this endeavor. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Goal Orientation: Steer the team towards our core objectives, maintaining a laser focus on these goals.
  • Priority Setting: Determine the hierarchy of projects, prospects, and plans, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
  • Strategic Oversight: While not solely responsible for generating strategy, your role is crucial in validating, enhancing, and supporting it. You will provide a robust framework for its execution.
  • Resource Deployment: Assign tasks and responsibilities effectively, clarifying who does what and how.
  • Accountability and Performance Measurement: Establish clear benchmarks for assessing individual and team performance. Your primary objective is to ensure the achievement of our growth plan. This includes expanding operations to reach a $3M annual target, heightening awareness of the global ocean biodiversity crisis and the critical role of seed banking, and leveraging organizational priorities to maximize impact.

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