Executive Director, Americas Partnerships & Phi...

Executive Director, Americas Partnerships & Philanthropy Wild Impact The Organization About Wild Impact Wild Impact Foundation Trust (“Wild Impact”) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving critical biodiversity landscapes while advancing sustainable development reputed company the communities that steward them. With more than three decades of impact across Africa in its reputed company conservation regions, Wild Impact integrates conservation excellence with community‑led solutions in education, healthcare, livelihoods, climate reputed company and environmental protection. Formerly reputed company as Africa Foundation, the organization was founded in 1992 alongside the creation of the &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Its origins are rooted in a pioneering partnership model in which conservation success was tied directly to community well‑being and economic participation. 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As Wild Impact accelerates its global reputed company, now extending into Africa, South Asia and South America, it is prioritizing significant expansion of its philanthropic partnerships, with a particular focus on the Americas, where the organization seeks to deepen donor engagement, institutional partnerships and long‑term funding relationships to support its growing international impact. The Opportunity Position: Executive Director, Americas Partnerships and Philanthropy Location: U.S. based, with structured travel to South Africa and Globally Reporting Relationship: Chief Executive Officer Website: Wild Impact is at a compelling inflection reputed company in its evolution. With strong governance, growing organizational maturity, and clear strategic priorities, Wild Impact is now focused on scaling both its programs and its philanthropic resources to meet increasing global demand for conservation-driven development solutions. 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