Chief Executive Officer

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

In partnership with the Board, Trustees, key committees, and staff, provide vision, direction,
and oversight for the Foundation’s activities in pursuit of its mission.
Guide the development, execution, and evaluation of strategic initiatives.
Ensure that resources are professionally managed and aligned with strategic plans and
priorities, identify opportunities to improve effectiveness, and guide the organization
through any policy or operational changes.
Lead with sound judgement and promote collaboration, innovation, and accountability
across the Foundation.

Work with key committees and Foundation staff to maintain ongoing excellence and value in
the development and delivery of educational programs and publications.
Regularly monitor and evaluate educational programs and publications, and initiate and
oversee changes as needed to ensure that the Foundation continues to provide relevant
and timely content in matters of natural resources and energy law and related fields.
Stay abreast of recent developments and trends in natural resources and energy law and
verify that the content and means of delivery of programming and publications remain up to
date and appealing to all of the Foundation’s constituents.
Oversee the awarding of law school student scholarships, law student outreach programs,
and grant making activities, all in a manner consistent with the Foundation’s goals and
vision.

Understand the varying and evolving needs of members and ensure consistently
outstanding service to members while supporting the Foundation’s efforts to remain
relevant to successive generations of practitioners and members.
Actively support building the membership base as well as enhancing the value members
find in belonging to the Foundation. Foster camaraderie and a sense of shared mission
among Foundation members, volunteers, and non-member participants.
Identify, energize, and engage talented and committed volunteers in the development and
implementation of Foundation programs, publications, and activities. Ensure that the
volunteer experience provides value to the individual volunteer and that they remain
engaged in the Foundation’s work

Represent and promote the Foundation in local, regional, national, and international
communities and develop strategic alliances to increase resources and opportunities to
advance the Foundation’s strategic goals and programs.
In conjunction with the Board President, Board, and Trustees, communicate the vision and
strategy of the organization in a compelling manner and build relationships with constituent
organizations, media representatives, volunteers, members, and non-member participants.

Together with the Board, establish clear revenue generation strategies, cost management
strategies, and annual financial goals, and provide strategic leadership for managing and
monitoring the Foundation’s investment funds and investment managers, and implementing
fundraising activities, as needed.
Provide financial management oversight, including budgeting, internal controls, investment
oversight, and financial analysis, reporting, and monitoring.
Manage organizational risks effectively, minimizing legal and financial liabilities, and ensure
that the Foundation complies with all required filings and regulatory requirements.
Manage the Foundation’s operations in a manner consistent with its governing documents,
ensuring that all activities are conducted ethically and true to the Foundation’s mission.
Develop and implement effective staff management policies and practices including hiring,
training, managing, assessing, retaining, and terminating staff members, and promoting
diversity and inclusiveness within the Foundation staff.

Support the Board President, Board, Trustees, Committee Chairs, and volunteers in
developing and implementing strategies to attract and engage strong, effective, and
diverse members of the Board, Committees, the Trustees, and volunteers.
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