Maneva Group · 15 hours ago
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance - President & CEO
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$510K/yr - $530K/yrManeva Group is partnering with the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, a leading nonprofit dedicated to wildlife conservation and education. They are seeking a mission-driven President & Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization through its next phase of strategic execution and long-term growth, ensuring alignment across various functions and enhancing its role in the community.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead execution of DZCA’s strategic plan and long-term master planning initiatives, translating vision into clear priorities, milestones, and outcomes
Provide steady, confident leadership during a period of organizational alignment and leadership stabilization
Balance mission impact, guest experience, financial sustainability, and operational complexity across a large-scale public institution
Strengthen DZCA’s position as a regional and national leader in conservation, science, education, and public engagement
Oversee all organizational functions, including operations, finance, animal care, conservation, education, philanthropy, and administration
Build, stabilize, and lead a high-performing executive team aligned to shared values, accountability, and collaboration
Foster a culture grounded in trust, transparency, inclusion, and performance
Ensure systems, structures, and decision-making processes support clarity, accountability, and long-term organizational health
Lead and support major fundraising initiatives, donor cultivation, and diversified revenue strategies
Build strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporate partners, and public funders
Ensure philanthropic strategy is tightly aligned with organizational priorities and long-term capital needs
Serve as the principal ambassador and spokesperson for DZCA
Build and maintain productive relationships with the City of Denver, public agencies, and civic leadership
Actively collaborate with fellow SCFD Tier I leaders, contributing to shared stewardship of Colorado’s cultural and scientific ecosystem
Elevate DZCA’s profile within national and international conservation networks through partnerships, advocacy, and thought leadership
Partner closely with the Board of Governors through transparent communication and strategic counsel
Support effective governance, board engagement, and leadership succession planning
Provide the Board with clear insight into organizational performance, risks, and opportunities
Ensure consistently high-quality, inclusive, and engaging guest experiences
Uphold DZCA’s reputation for excellence in animal care, education, and conservation
Champion a cohesive brand reflecting DZCA’s dual identity as a beloved community institution and conservation-driven organization
Qualification
Required
Seasoned, mission-driven leadership experience in a nonprofit conservation, education, or animal-care institution
Proven track record of strategic leadership and enterprise execution
Experience in overseeing organizational functions including operations, finance, animal care, conservation, education, philanthropy, and administration
Ability to build, stabilize, and lead a high-performing executive team
Strong skills in fostering a culture grounded in trust, transparency, inclusion, and performance
Experience in leading major fundraising initiatives and donor cultivation
Ability to build strong relationships with donors, foundations, corporate partners, and public funders
Experience serving as a principal ambassador and spokesperson for an organization
Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with public agencies and civic leadership
Experience in partnering closely with a Board of Governors and supporting effective governance
Ability to ensure high-quality, inclusive, and engaging guest experiences
Commitment to upholding an organization's reputation for excellence in animal care, education, and conservation
Benefits
A competitive base salary
An annual performance-based incentive opportunity
A comprehensive executive benefits and retirement package
Company
Maneva Group
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2-10 employees
Funding
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