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Southern California Project Coordinator

National Forest Foundation · Recreation & Sports · $77.9M budget · 230 staff · Since 1993

Why National Forest Foundation

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Restores habitats, maintains trails, and engages communities in stewardship programs to promote the health and public enjoyment of America’s 193-million-acre National Forest System.

  • The National Forest foundation's (nff) conservation work is focused on three enduring priorities. Building wildfire resilience, nff works with local communities and partners to strengthen Forest health, safeguard nearby homes, and protect wildlife habitat. Restoring lands and watersheds, nff revives…$107.2M spent in FY2024
  • The National Forest foundation's two major grant programs-the matching awards program (map) and collaborative capacity program (ccp)-support meaningful stewardship and community impact on National Forest lands. Map, nff's flagship competitive grant program, fosters community engagement and helps complete projects that…$7.8M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$56K–$478K
6 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$82.1M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
230
employees
10,225 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
92%
of spending
Looks good: 92% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−5%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
7 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 7.1 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1993
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Description National Forest Foundation (NFF) is pleased to offer an exempt, full-time, 2-Year term position that will support the Southern California Ignition Reduction Program (SCIRP), a public-private partnership of governmental agencies and their partners working together to reduce human-caused ignitions, primarily along roadsides. About the NFF: As the official national partner to the US Forest Service (USFS), the National Forest Foundation was chartered by Congress in 1990. Today, the NFF advances forest resiliency, healthy watersheds and wildlife habitat, and recreation for all by working with communities and organizations across the country.

The Foundation has grown significantly in the last few years in programmatic impact, revenue and support, and organizational capacity. NFF leads with impact, deploying roughly 90% of its expenses towards projects and programs across the country’s 193-million-acre National Forest System. NFF is forward-thinking and innovative, with ambitious strategies and goals to advance and prepare forests for a new economy.

Position Function: The Southern California Project Coordinator reports to the Southern California Program Director and will work closely with key members of SCIRP, including the USDA Forest Service, California Department of Conservation, California Department of Transportation, and California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The Project Coordinator will support project development and implementation of roadside ignition projects; coordinate with federal, state, and private partners; and support fundraising efforts for projects.

This position will work with their supervisor and key members of SCIRP to support project solicitation, project prioritization, and development of the 10-Year Project Portfolio and Master Plan. Position Duties and Responsibilities: The Southern California Project Coordinator will: Work closely with the key SCIRP members and teams to develop project pipeline tools that will support project prioritization, planning, and implementation. Support development of the 10-Year Project Portfolio and Master Plan. Develop relationships and facilitate communication between SCIRP partners and project leads.

Develop agendas, facilitate, and document takeaways for meetings among SCIRP partners and project leads. Coordinate with agency partners to complete environmental review, including coordinating associated activities and processes as needed. Coordinate and oversee site visits with SCIRP partners and project leads. Provide regular updates to the SCIRP Executive Committee and Core Team. Work with NFF staff and SCIRP members to secure funds from government sources, foundations, corporations, and individuals to support projects.

Support preparation of progress and funding reports for federal, state, and local government funding sources as well as for philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, and individuals. Oversee the advertisement, negotiation, and award of…

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About National Forest Foundation

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