Pacific Forest Trust (PFT) works to change the way our forests are managed, financed and conserved, beyond reliance on timber and other fiber products. The organization is driven by its dedication to creating a society that values and pays for all the vital good that our forest ecosystems provide – wood, water, wildlife, wonder and a well-balanced climate.
PFT delivers landscape-scale forest conservation in the West and develops innovative incentives for forest conservation at the national level. This is done in ways that reward private landowners, boost local economies, and restore resilient forest ecosystems. PFT has pioneered the creation and implementation of economic incentives for ecosystem services—from conservation easements to carbon credits—and continues to lead innovation in this area.
This newly created position offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing and development professional to join a leading forest conservation organization as it refreshes its brand, expands its visibility, and prepares for a capital campaign. The addition of this key role to Pacific Forest Trust’s leadership team is part of a broader drive to build capacity for the next phase of organizational growth and impact.
About the Opportunity
The VP for Engagement will be responsible for increasing PFT’s profile and audience, cultivating supporters’ interest in the organization and increasing philanthropic support. They will lead the organization in building a culture of philanthropy and in developing the associated organizational capacity. They will be responsible for leveraging organizational programs across marketing and fundraising platforms, particularly on issues of climate change, fire and forest management, natural water security, and the rebuilding of sustainable resource economies in rural front-line communities.
The position will lead all aspects of the engagement continuum from media and digital outreach to foundation, corporate and individual gift solicitation and stewardship. The VP Engagement will further clarify the organizational brand, developing/leveraging a compelling brand strategy and marketing the brand to ensure stronger target audience connections. They will lead in setting and achieving annual charitable fundraising goals – strengthening the team and infrastructure required to build and cultivate relationships and funding for long-term sustainability.
Serving as a key member of PFT’s management team, the VP Engagement will report to and work closely with the President and will staff the Development Committee of the Board of Directors. This position will supervise the Senior Development Manager and an Associate.