Recruitment Profile - The Forest Group

Recruitment Profile

Chief Executive Officer

The Mountaineers
www.mountaineers.org

THE FOREST GROUP
6181 CLARK MOUNTAIN ROAD

LOTUS, CA 95651
530.344.0100

www.theforestgroup.com

Explore. Learn. Conserve. Give Boldly. Transform Lives. Protect Our Wild Places.

To set out on an uncharted course because some inner magnetism pulls you towards what has yet to be
explored. To pioneer the path and take note of the course. To learn because you know you are going to
teach. To inspire self discovery through spoken word and written story. To instill a love for natural spaces
in the next generation so that a free-flowing river from source to sea, seemingly endless backcountry
slopes, or an old growth forest do not become a part of our world’s environmental past. These are what
beckon the adventurers, motivate the groundbreakers, and delight the visionaries of The Mountaineers.

THE MOUNTAINEERS

Passionate and truly committed to its mission, The Mountaineers has played a pivotal role in the growth
of the greater outdoor community as it exists today in Washington State and beyond. Many of the state’s
current recreational resources and preserved lands came from actions and activities of The Mountaineers,
including the creation of trails, Wilderness, and National Parks. To name a few of its many great
accomplishments, the organization has been critical in the development of alpine skiing in the Cascades,
pioneering of climbing courses in the United States, and founding of the national Mountain Rescue
Association.

The Mountaineers’ mission is to enrich the community by helping people “explore, conserve, learn about,
and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.” This organization is dedicated to
getting people outside. Since 1906, The Mountaineers has been educating and inspiring people to explore
the outdoors safely and responsibly as well as conserve and steward public lands and waterways. Based
in Seattle, it has over 10,000 members across seven branches throughout Washington. Over 1,900 skilled
and experienced volunteers lead thousands of outdoor courses and activities annually, with an average of
6 activities every day. To connect youth with nature, the organization provides over 5,000 youth outdoor
experiences every year. Its guidebooks and publications inspire countless outdoor adventures worldwide
and have introduced generations of adventurers to the outdoors. The Mountaineers is a bold resource for
exploration, a wealth of shared knowledge, and a powerful force for conservation.

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

In the early 1900s, a unique set of forward-thinking visionaries was already setting the groundwork to
sustain the wild spaces people seek to escape to and recreate in today. A group of 151 individuals- half
of them women- founded The Mountaineers in 1906. At that time they were summiting unmapped and
unnamed mountains with a compass and a keen eye. They wore the first skis on Mount Rainier and the
first boots on top of the Olympics. They wrote the book on mountaineering; Mountaineering: The

Freedom of the Hills, considered the standard textbook for mountaineering and climbing in North

America, first published in 1960. Written by a team of more than 40 volunteer contributors, experts in
their field, it is now in its 8th edition. Since then, hundreds of books have been written by Mountaineers

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members on the subject of mountaineering and other topics related to outdoor exploration, safety, and
conservation. Jim Whittaker, the first American on Mount Everest, and Fred Beckey, who has the most
first ascents of any North American climber and still climbs today at age 92, are both Mountaineers. Most
members volunteer their time and many go on to become influential volunteer leaders in the
organization. Sharing their experiences and motivating others to learn, inspiring self-discovery in
adventure, and fostering a conservationist attitude are rooted deeply in The Mountaineers' culture, and
these values are handed down through the generations.

Edward Meany is a good example of early leadership and what it means to be a vibrant part of The
Mountaineers. After attending his first meeting, in 1907, Meany would prove to be one of The
Mountaineers’ most powerful and well known volunteer leaders. He came to the organization while
working as a professor at the University of Washington. The Mountaineers’ mission aligned with his love
of Indian lore, Northwest history, and most importantly the outdoors. Meany dedicated his life to the
organization and held the position of president until his death in 1935. According to the Historical
Quarterly, Meany “established standards of mountaineering ethics that have left a lasting imprint upon
the organization—a priceless legacy. He gave so much dignity and prestige to the organization that he
made it outstanding in the nation.”

It was on one of Meany’s last climbs with The Mountaineers on Mount Ellinor in 1929 that he was
introduced to Lloyd Anderson. Little did these climbers know that it was a true coming together of the
past and future of the organization. Anderson would prove to be one of the leaders to guide the
organization through its transition from “old guard” to new, and help drive The Mountaineers to the
forefront of American mountaineering.

Anderson was already known as a bit of a rebel within The Mountaineers. Going against the
organization’s established climbing methods, he was among the first to climb all six of the state’s major
peaks in a single season. In addition, he and his wife, Mary, restructured the organization’s climbing
course along the basic lines that it retains seventy years later. Beyond the legacy the Andersons left at
The Mountaineers, the couple is most known for their founding of Recreational Equipment, Inc. REI has
since been at the forefront of revolutionizing access to outdoor gear and the REI Foundation is a
continued high-level supporter of The Mountaineers organization.

Throughout its almost 110 years in existence, The Mountaineers has helped to establish North Cascades
National Park and to pass the National Wilderness Act. In addition to putting the first Americans on top of
Everest, it also was the first to reach the summit of K2. The Mountaineers continues to inspire a diverse
and thriving culture dedicated to human powered outdoor adventure and conservation through its active
volunteers and passionate staff.

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PROGRAM & BOOKS STAFF

A highly skilled and enthusiastic group of individuals make-up the Program and Books staff of The
Mountaineers. The full-time staff of twenty employees and several interns based at The Mountaineers
headquarters in Magnuson Park oversees and performs Program operations. The Seattle Program Center
staff is focused on the following areas: membership/marketing, program center facility management,
facility rental/events, publications management for Mountaineer magazine, conservation/recreation,
development/communications, program management, education, member services, finance, IT, volunteer
and member support, and volunteer leadership development.

The Mountaineers Books Publisher is responsible for all aspects of Mountaineers publishing and will report
to the incoming CEO. This includes Mountaineers Books’ Braided River imprint (with its supporting
501(c)3 foundation), and its Skipstone imprint (for active lifestyle titles). There are roughly twenty full-
time employees in this group and they are structured as a traditional book publisher. The Books base of
operations is in a leased office and warehouse on Harbor Island in Seattle.

MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS

“Leading readers to the lessons and pleasures of the great outdoors.” Tagline of Mountaineers Books

Born from the hand-scribbled trail maps and wilderness passion of its members, The Mountaineers
established the nonprofit Mountaineers Books in 1960 to express and share its love of the natural
outdoors. Today, with more than 600 titles in print, Mountaineers Books—along with its two imprints,
Skipstone and Braided River—is a leading publisher of quality outdoor recreation, lifestyle, and
conservation advocacy books, including many award winners.

Since 1978, Mountaineers Books has operated as a professionally-run (vs. volunteer-run), stand alone,
self-supporting division of The Mountaineers organization. Over the course of this time, the Board had a
Books Governance Committee of Mountaineers volunteers and members of the Seattle business
community which oversaw its operations with further vetting by the Finance Committee. The Publisher
reported to the Board via the VP of Publishing. This structure provided the requisite financial oversight,
and insulated Books from a Board that did not have the business skills and expertise to oversee a
commercial publishing operation. However, recent Board recruitment is bringing in directors with a higher
level of business acumen, as well as a stronger desire to have a more strategic involvement alignment
between Publishing and Programs and an understanding that a closer connection between the two
divisions will strengthen both entities.

In recent years, the governance committee worked to bring Mountaineers Books more to the front of the
overall operations of The Mountaineers. The Books Governance Committee has been eliminated, giving
more operational control to publishing staff, who have worked more closely with the Program Center and
Board to align priorities and resources. Mountaineers Books operates with a strong adherence to business

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discipline and processes. Though new to the 501c3 status, it continues to compete in the marketplace
with for-profit businesses, and its operations continue to require high levels of strategic, fiduciary, and
operational acumen to be successful. Likewise, the staff continues to strongly believe that Books should
be primarily driven by successful sales in the marketplace. Currently receiving only about 7% of its
revenue from philanthropy is a reflection of Mountaineers Books’ business acumen.

THE MOUNTAINEERS TODAY

The Mountaineers is at an exciting juncture. The organization enjoys solid finances, a very strong balance
sheet (cash, no debt, etc.) and strong "growable" cash flows, along with expanding program offerings
and membership, a talented staff and dynamic board leadership. New programs launched in the last
several years include youth outdoor education, conservation, and volunteer leadership initiatives. These
programs have created positive momentum within the organization.

As of today:

 The Mountaineers have 10,462 members and over 1,874 active volunteers who support and run our
courses, trips, and youth programs (“active” being defined as someone registered as a committee
member or as a leader or contact in an activity, course, or event in the past, or next, six months).

 So far this fiscal year volunteers have taught 2,480 people in 215 different courses and taken 2,611
different people out on 1,839 (non-course-related) trips. In total, 3,393 different people have
engaged with the Mountaineers through courses and our trips this fiscal year.

 Miles traveled in trips completed on Mountaineers.org this calendar year: 80,199

 Elevation in feet gained in trips completed on Mountaineers.org this calendar year: 24,164,707

FUNDRAISING

The Mountaineers began fundraising in 2011 when it achieved 501(c)(3) status. Its fundraising program
has grown steadily over the last several years and continued growth and expansion of the fundraising
efforts will be a priority for the Chief Executive Officer. This is an outstanding opportunity for a
charismatic, growth-oriented leader who demonstrates leadership with confidence and vision, excellent
communication skills, and a passion for the outdoors, and the conservation of these natural places.
Having established a strong basis, the organization now seeks to take itself to the next level in terms of
outreach, impact, and fundraising.

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PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES

The Mountaineers offers a wide range of activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, climbing, sea kayaking,
photography, skiing, backpacking, and more for a wide array of members and the general public. There
are also youth, teen, and family programs geared toward getting kids outside and active. It's not
uncommon for members to pursue more than one activity. Quite a few switch from one to another,
depending on the season and as their interests change. Courses offered by the organization range to
meet the skill levels of a beginner to an advanced mountaineer. Members pay yearly dues, and the
trips/activities are generally free. Courses usually have a fee, but these fees are less than a commercial
institution’s because they are volunteer led, and members get a substantial discount on those classes also
offered to the public.

It is important to note that course accessibility and diversity has been identified as a key area of focus in
the discussion of growth and increased membership.

The Mountaineers has a long tradition of providing accessible and affordable outdoor education
programs. Some of the Mountaineers current programs are based on models and curriculum that do not
necessarily meet the needs of the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. Investing in new approaches
to instruction and maintaining its leadership in this arena is a priority for the organization.

CONSERVATION AND RECREATION PROGRAM

From its foundation, The Mountaineers have engaged in public lands conservation as a priority: “To
preserve by the encouragement of protective legislation and otherwise the natural beauty of the
Northwest coast of America.” In 1906, an astonishing amount of the Pacific Northwest’s old-growth forest
had already been cut - many community members and businesses at that time did not see or recognize
the importance of conservation and the impact that actions taken today could have on future
generations. Members of The Mountaineers, however, had a strong commitment to the protection of the
wild places they recreated in.

The Mountaineers has taken the lead in most, if not all, of the significant conservation work in
Washington State, from the campaign to establish Olympic National Park in the early 1900s, the passage
of the Wilderness Act, the designation of North Cascades National Park, and the passage Alpine Lakes
Wilderness.

Today, The Mountaineers builds upon this century-old legacy through the Conservation and Recreation
Program, which protects the outdoor experience through conservation education, stewardship and
advocacy. The Mountaineers leads on issues where conservation and recreation intersect and engage
members in magnifying the voice of human-powered recreation in conservation policy. To this end, The
Mountaineers were the first non-founding members to join the Outdoor Alliance, a nonprofit conservation
organization that protects, enhances, and promotes the human-powered outdoor recreation experience

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by uniting the voices of outdoor enthusiasts to conserve America’s public lands. This partnership allows
The Mountaineers to bring regional policy issues to the national forefront, and together advance
conservation policy by creating and inspiring a new generation of conservation advocates.

The Mountaineers' advocacy focus on protecting the outdoor experience resonates with members, as
evidenced by the 22,000 subscribers to its monthly Conservation Currents e-newsletter. This in turn can
be viewed as 22,000 votes for conservation issues that affect the Pacific Northwest, 22,000 sets of hands
for the clearing of a nearby trail, or 22,000 voices demanding wilderness designation, clean water, and
clean air.

Today, The Mountaineers protects the outdoor experience in three specific key areas: access to public
lands to get people outside, protecting those public lands and the experiences they provide, and
awakening the conservation ethic in recreationists through education and stewardship.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Mountaineers Board currently has 22 Directors and is comprised of nine at-large Directors with three
elected each year for three-year terms, seven Branch Directors (each selected according to branch rules),
six Officers elected for two year terms, even-numbered year to even-numbered year, and the past
President for one year after his or her term expires. Others present at the table during board meetings
include the Chief Executive Officer, Publisher, Chief Operations Officer, and Director of Development.

The Board meets quarterly, with two fully-day retreats per year. Generally, these meetings are
comprised of officer reports, committee reports, old business, new business, and division reports. The
agenda is set by the Executive Committee, with a board packet going to Directors the week prior to
meetings. The Executive Committee makes it a priority that these meetings run smoothly and stay on
task.

OFFICERS

Officers are selected by the Board to serve two-year terms starting March 1 on even-numbered years.
The Officers are President, President Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President of Outdoor Centers, and
Vice President of Publishing. The positions are defined in the bylaws, and each serves at the pleasure of
the Board.

BRANCHES, PROPERTIES AND LODGES

The Mountaineers currently has seven branches in Western Washington: Seattle, Everett, Tacoma,
Kitsap, Bellingham, Olympia, and Foothills (eastern suburbs of Seattle). Branches are units of the
community in which members reside and are granted authority from the Board. Each member has a

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home branch. Branches are organized as a set of committees, meeting as a branch committee with a
branch chair. All branches govern their own activities, usually via cascading committee structures.
Branches are generally funded through course and activity fees.

Currently there exists a culture in the organization, supported by the organization’s by-laws, that allows
branches to function as autonomous business units in a way that will not ultimately support a broader
vision for the organization. It is the belief of the Executive Committee that in order to successfully
execute the strategic plan, which includes growing the membership to 12,000, a cultural shift must take
place that migrates away from a collection of fully autonomous branches to a single highly functioning
organization. Branches will continue to play a key role in the organization’s future as they represent the
geographic footprint of the organization. They have a long history of local traditions and enhance the
many diverse aspects of The Mountaineers’ membership. It will be a primary responsibility of the
incoming CEO to define and execute the change necessary to ensure this element of the organization’s
future by restructuring branch relations to promote greater harmony, synergy, and mutual support and a
stronger cross-organization culture.

The Mountaineers has had a longstanding tradition of supporting recreational properties. Currently it
owns six in Washington: Meany Lodge at Stampede Pass (one hour east of Seattle), Kitsap Cabin &
Forest Theater on the Kitsap Peninsula (one hour west of Seattle), the Snoqualmie Campus at
Snoqualmie Pass (one hour east of Seattle) and the Irish Cabin property (just outside the Carbon River
Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park). Stevens Lodge at Stevens Pass (two hours northeast from
Seattle), and Mount Baker Lodge at Mount Baker (one hour east of Bellingham) are two lodges on 10-
year land leases with the U.S. Forest Service.

The Outdoor Center division funds itself via various usage fees, generally for overnight lodging and
programs (such as ski instruction or themed weekend retreats), and is volunteer led and run.

THE MOUNTAINEERS SEATTLE AND TACOMA PROGRAM CENTERS

Between 2008 and 2013 The Mountaineers invested nearly $7M in redeveloping their program center
facilities in Tacoma and Seattle. The most recent investment of nearly $2M went toward renovations of
the Tacoma Program Center, making it another crown jewel in The Mountaineers’ Program Center model.
Located in historic Old Town, it overlooks beautiful Commencement Bay. It celebrates the history and
provides for the future of the South Sound community by supporting outdoor education and community
engagement. It has amenities for members and staff as dazzling as those of the Seattle Program Center
(multiple climbing walls!), is a unique and successful hub of Mountaineers activities, and provides a
dynamic new space for meetings and events.

The Mountaineers opened the organization’s main Program Center and organization staff headquarters in
Magnuson Park in the Sand Point neighborhood of Seattle in 2009. The Seattle Times referred to the new
building as a “billboard that advertises the organization's healthy obsession with the great outdoors and

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invites others to join in on the adventure.” The organization relocated from its longstanding location in
Lower Queen Anne seeking a place that not only spoke to its existing members but also to the greater
community of Seattle.

On the south-facing exterior of the building you will find a 30’-high by 80’-wide fabricated outdoor
climbing wall. The climbing wall looks down on a courtyard where one can further develop his or her
mountaineering skills on a large bouldering rock or in the alpine scrambling area. The Mountaineers
teaches a variety of classes throughout the year to both members and non-members. These climbing
fixtures are key elements of these courses. Even when it is pouring down rain, dedicated volunteers and
students will happily spend an afternoon practicing top-roping and belaying techniques on the outside
climbing wall.

In addition to the building’s exterior climbing features, the program center includes an interior rock-
climbing and ice-climbing wall to allow for classes to take place year-round, a lobby with a fireplace, a
large auditorium, meeting rooms, bookstore, and staff offices. Whether a person is planning a trip,
training for the next climb, or enjoying a quick lunch in the courtyard, The Mountaineers Seattle Program
Center is a facility that truly encompasses the feeling of the great outdoors in your own backyard.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

The CEO’s office is located in the Seattle Program Center. Situated in the middle of the Sand Point
neighborhood of Seattle, Magnuson Park is a 350-acre park and stands as the second largest city park in
Seattle. Sand Point is the peninsula that sits between Pontiac and Wolf Bays jetting into Lake
Washington. Alongside the climbing facilities located at The Mountaineers program center you will also
find access to kayak and bike tours around and through the park.

In addition to the activities that can be found in Magnuson Park, Seattle offers a wealth of outdoor
adventure. The Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains are just over an hour’s drive from the city.
Although Seattle rarely gets more than a dusting of snow, there is great skiing to be found in the
Cascades. Puget Sound offers wonderful sailing and access to water sports year-round. And when you
are ready to switch from your sea kayak to your whitewater kayak, there are world renowned rivers and
creeks to be run just outside the city.

Beyond its incredible access to the outdoors, Seattle itself is an amazing city. With a long list of
exceptional restaurants, music venues and, of course, coffee shops, one will never have a dull moment
when exploring the city. Seattle is among the fastest growing cities in the nation, and always leads the
list in terms of healthfulness, education levels, and overall quality of life.

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THE MOUNTAINEERS OF TOMORROW

Vision 2017: The Mountaineers is the foremost outdoor recreation organization of the Pacific Northwest.
It is a trusted source for instruction and information on responsible enjoyment and protection of the
natural world. Its programs and books provide safe, exciting, and fun opportunities for exploration and
learning to outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The Mountaineers Program Centers serve as urban gathering
places for the outdoor community and their lodges are gateways to adventure. Mountaineers Books
continues to be one of the foremost publishers of outdoor- and conservation-related content, and
internationally renowned for its mountaineering literature.

The Mountaineers strives to connect people with the outdoors to support the physical, emotional, and
social benefits of a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle, and because successful conservation depends on this
connection. It extends its leadership to the realm of stewardship, public policy, and public lands planning
to cultivate outdoor citizenship among the recreating public. The Mountaineers serves a broad
community, offering outings and programs to anyone who wants to learn about and enjoy the outdoors-
especially the next generation of explorers, educators, and conservationists.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an extraordinary opportunity to grow the membership numbers, financial strength, and fundraising
capabilities of an already successful and highly regarded nonprofit organization. The organization has
revenues of over $6M generated through book sales from Mountaineers Books and from course fees,
membership dues, donations, and grants. The Mountaineers distinguishes itself from other conservation
and recreation organizations by its leadership. The opportunities ahead of The Mountaineers all tie
directly into making the organization, and the outdoors, relevant for the next generation. Recent
innovations in youth programs maintain The Mountaineers' fresh and vibrant culture; however, there are
still many avenues to explore and expand on in this segment and in all other Mountaineers programs.

You will be leading a brand that fosters the equivalent of 55 full-time employees (roughly 114,000
volunteer hours annually) via its volunteer base (The Mountaineers) and will elevate the visibility of one
of the most respected publishing houses (Mountaineers Books) in the world of outdoor education,
recreation, and environmental awareness. Continuing to develop The Mountaineers' brand while
simultaneously helping to build out the Mountaineers Books brand to bring both divisions to the next level
of operation and exposure will be a unique challenge and an exciting opportunity. It will require the skills
of an individual able to elegantly manage complex governance- someone who moves the organization
forward, accomplishing the task at hand while also fostering a collaborative process.

Historically, both the Publisher and Executive Director reported to the Board but now the Board has re-
aligned reporting relationships in support of this new opportunity to report to, redefine, and expand the
Chief Executive Officer position. The incoming CEO will oversee the Publisher and all of Mountaineers

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Books. The Vice President of Publishing will remain in place in the interim to ensure the smooth transition
of this change between the incoming CEO and board.

The dominant, overarching theme driving this new organizational reporting structure is to promote a
culture among the leadership, members, staff, and volunteers that results in greater recognition and
resources for Mountaineers Books and The Mountaineers overall.

If you can begin to see the intersection of where these two arms of the organization can better serve
each other, then we want to talk to you. If you seek to engage diverse communities in The Mountaineers’
cause, then we want to talk with you. If you revere the dedication necessary to implement conservation
measures and realize how important the protection of open spaces is to recreation, we want to work with
you.

The ideal candidate for this role has nonprofit management experience as well as for-profit experience.
You are a passionate visionary who understands the importance of conservation and how it relates to
recreation. Polished and persuasive, you have proven fundraising skills and relate easily to people from all
walks of life. Additionally, you’re authentic and have an affinity to the outdoors through personal
experience in areas such as hiking, backpacking, climbing, or other human-powered outdoor activities.

You will be the torch bearer; setting out immediately to build trust while creating a culture that is not
afraid of change and embodying the values already set forth by the mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The Chief Executive Officer oversees the Seattle Program Division, the Publishing Division, and Tacoma
facility staff while reporting to the Board President to work in concert with the Board of Directors. The
CEO provides leadership and support for The Mountaineers staff, programs, strategic vision, and
execution of mission. The CEO will ensure The Mountaineers’ fiscal, operational, fundraising, marketing,
human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across the
organization.

The Mountaineers has a well-trained and efficient staff. As the organization grows to serve the needs of
a growing population of outdoor enthusiasts in the Northwest, the staff is challenged with many demands
and limited resources. The board will charge the CEO with implementing the strategic direction and
deliver projects and programs in accordance with established priorities. This will require the CEO to be
less operational, and more focused on fundraising, outreach, and communication amongst all the
stakeholders whose involvement is critical to achieving the vision of the future as established by the
board. This will create opportunities amongst the staff who report to the CEO to assume more
operational responsibility for implementing the projects and programs deemed necessary to achieve this
vision.

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Areas of Focus
Provide Vision, Leadership, and Management

 Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence, consistent quality of finance and administration,
fundraising, communications, recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic
goals within a complex organization.

 Actively engage and energize Mountaineers volunteers, board members, committees, members,
partners, and funders. Provide inspirational leadership and direction.

 Develop and maintain a strong Board of Directors, serve as ex-officio of Board and Executive
Committee, seek and build Board involvement with strategic direction for ongoing operations and
new projects. Organize and help execute board meetings.

 Lead, coach, develop, and retain The Mountaineers leadership team. Ensure effective staff
management systems, and goal setting so that success can be effectively measured, and hold
senior team accountable.

 The CEO provides leadership and support for The Mountaineers programs, strategic vision, and
execution of mission; and has overall strategic and operational responsibility for The
Mountaineers staff.

 Ensure the long-term financial viability of the organization and be accountable for the financial
management of the organization. Promote a culture of disciplined growth with explicit priorities
and strategic management of financial resources.

 Oversee the risk management function for the organization.
Increase The Mountaineers' & Mountaineers Books' Visibility

 Elevate the organization’s presence and brand locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally,
in concert with the strategic plan. Be a credible and compelling advocate.

 Establish and maintain positive relationships with the Board of Directors, current and potential
funders, key stakeholders, and broader Washington communities to effectively leverage and
promote The Mountaineers impact, reach, and visibility.

 Be a passionate spokesperson and advocate for conservation, youth outreach, and
volunteer/leadership development to all relevant constituencies and stakeholders, internally and
externally. Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization to the media, policy makers,
and a broad range of constituents.

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Expand The Mountaineers' & Mountaineers Books' Fundraising Capacity

 Work with development staff to oversee and manage a comprehensive annual fundraising
program including major gifts, annual support, foundation and corporate giving, and special
events.

 Lead efforts to build and expand the organization’s stable funder base to support existing
programs and new initiatives.

 Build on current funding success with new initiatives to grow the major giving program, expand
the donor base and grow the fledgling foundations and corporate giving program.

 Build durable relationships with funders and donors locally, regionally, and nationally, based on
the organization’s strategic plan and donor interests.

 Partner with the Board to support its participation in giving and in cultivating, soliciting, and
stewarding donors.

Long Term Planning

 The current five-year strategic plan will expire in 2017 and the Chief Executive Officer will have
the responsibility to lead the Board and the organization in development of the next strategic
vision.

 Guide the organization through the transition from a collection of autonomous branch business
units to a single cohesive business unit, while keeping the unique geographic footprint of the
branches.

 Create an annual Operational Plan and budget that implements the directions dictated in the
Strategic Plan.

 Anticipate and recognize emerging issues. Position The Mountaineers to strategically respond to
them.

 Understand and own the Board’s recently launched volunteer initiative and early conversations to
set priorities around modernizing outdoor education as part of the next strategic focus.

For additional information, please contact Adam Forest, Mary Maliff or Deb Mason at:
THE FOREST GROUP

6181 Clark Mountain Road
Lotus, CA 95651
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(530) 344-0104 fax
[email protected]/ [email protected] / [email protected]

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