Foundation Executive Director

The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) is the leading trade association representing more than one million landscape, lawn care, tree care, irrigation, and horticulture professionals across the United States, Canada, and internationally. NALP advances the industry and supports member success through advocacy, education, networking, training, and professional development. For more than two decades, The National Association of Landscape Professionals Foundation has advanced the future of the landscape and lawn care industry by investing in education and the next generation of professionals. As the philanthropic arm of NALP and a 501(c)(3) organization, the Foundation strengthens the industry by supporting students, research, and initiatives that enhance the nation’s green spaces and elevate public understanding of the profession’s impact. The NALP Foundation seeks a strategic and relationship-driven leader for the Executive Director role. The Executive Director oversees all Foundation programs, financial stewardship, donor engagement, and external communications while strengthening relationships across the industry and philanthropic community. The ED will serve as the primary liaison between the Foundation Board, investors, donors, and stakeholders, ensuring strong governance, financial accountability, as well as mission-aligned program delivery and will possess strong experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and mission-driven program leadership. The ideal candidate will translate vision into action, strengthen donor and industry partnerships, and advance programs that deliver measurable impact aligned with the Foundation’s mission. This is a remote position with travel expected to donors, prospective donors, and NALP team meetings in the greater Washington, D.C. area.

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