E. HALLIE STEVENS

Atlantic Beach, Fl

904-***-**** - ad25ki@r.postjobfree.com

Dynamic organizational leader combining advanced expertise in operations, grant administration and finance with 25+years of non-profit experience.

Director with a proven track record in non- profit finance, fundraising and leadership. Astute analyst, strategic thinker and problem solver who leads multidisciplinary teams and exceeds expectations. Clear communicator, polished relationship builder and trusted advisor who raised millions in private and public funding. Skilled negotiator who excels in building partnerships to achieve mission-driven organizational objectives.

Core Competencies/ Strengths at a Glance

^ Nonprofit leadership ^ Community Relations ^ Operations

^ Budgeting ^Strategic Planning ^ Board Liaison ^Public/Private Partnerships

^ Grant Management^ Advocacy ^ Critical Thinking ^ Communications

CAREER SNAPSHOTS

As Finance Director for the Florida Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC), controlled $12MM budget and $50+ MM in assets across 14 offices with 140 employees. Oversaw finances for statewide lobbying campaign that resulted in $3 billion for land acquisition. Worked closely with philanthropy staff to plan for monitor an evaluate grants.

As TNC ‘s Northeast Florida Program Director launched a new regional conservation program in Northeast Florida that protected over 60,000 acres. Worked with major donors, public agencies, non-profits and stakeholders to create a conservation blueprint with a complex financing structure. Grew a support base of internal resources across departmental lines to support this effort.

Designed, negotiated and protected a 10,000-acre sea island preserve by developing extensive partnerships and raising $2MM in funds from private donors. Implemented management plan (including a complex

sovereign land strategy) with the National Park Service.

CAREERTRACK & PERFORMANCE

FINANCIAL ANALYST AND DIRECTOR 2014-2016

TIMUCUAN PARK FOUNDATION Jacksonville, FL

This organization evolved out of Jacksonville’s Preservation Project, a unique partnership between the City of Jacksonville, Florida State Parks, the National Park Service and The Nature Conservancy. The project connected 300,000 acres of land created 15 new urban parks and protected the lands and waters of Duval County.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BAINBRIDGE ISLAND LAND TRUST 2012-2013

BAINBRIDGE LAND TRUST Bainbridge Island, WA

As Director, provided leadership in strategic planning, managed five staff members, oversaw all financial matters and operations of the organization. Was an active liaison to the board and the senior management committee. Participated on the very lively committees of the board including finance, stewardship, land acquisition and fundraising.

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DIRECTOR OF PROSPECT RESEARCH 2010-2011

RIVERBRANCH FOUNDATION Jacksonville Beach, FL

Delivered; insight, expertise and organizational leadership essential to promote the mission of a family foundation focused on local environmental land protection. Cultivated and managed relationships with private entities. Tracked donor pledges and annual giving obligations and maintained data base of grantees and monitored progress of their projects. Evaluated all grantee prospects to ensure organizations met internal criteria

CONSERVATION CONSULTANT 2011 –2015

Atlantic Beach, FL

Worked with non-profit conservation organizations to create a blueprint for their financial processes and fundraising structure including the Alachua County Land Trust, North Florida Land Trust and The Preservation Parks Project.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ST MARY RIVER WATERSHED 1999 -2010

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Jacksonville, FL

Designed and Executed local conservation programs for a national non-profit organization. Planned and allocated resources and led budgeting, advocacy, fundraising, land protection and land management activities. Cultivated relationships and created partnerships with landowners, local, state, national agencies and elected officials to achieve regional outcomes. Supervised six direct reports.

FINANCE DIRECTOR 1992 - 1999

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Altamonte Springs, FL

Oversaw $12 million operating budget and $50 million in assets for land acquisition for one of the largest chapters of the world’s leading international conservation organizations. Projected income streams; conducted regular field office audits; handled compensation packages; public grants and federal compliance issues. Planned organized and implemented policies, processes and systems vital to chapter governance. Directed statewide budget and asset/liability planning, as well as administration of all public grants and private gift reporting.

LEARNING CREDENTIALS

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY Fairfield, CT

BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS

Minor in Biology

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE South Hadley, MA

CERTIFICATE AND BOARD SERVICE

Yale University – Certificate in Conservation Finance

Recognized by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service with an Environmental Excellence Award for watershed protection of the St. Marys River.

Board Treasurer, Board of Talbot Islands State Parks

Board Treasurer, Beaches Watch

Board Member, Timucuan Preservation Project

Member, St. Marys River Management Committee

Atlantic Beach, Fl 32233. 904-***-**** ad25ki@r.postjobfree.com

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