lOS ANGELES conservancy

education, the Conservancy preserves existing architectural resources by raising public awareness of the value of those resources through tours, lectures, publications and programs Grounded in a deep love for Los Angeles and the belief that historic preservation empowers communities and creates meaningful connections between people, the Los Angeles Conservancy boldly confronts the City's past to honor every layer of historytriumphs, struggles, and all

The Los Angeles Conservancy was established in 1978 out of a community-based effort to prevent demolition of the Los Angeles Central Library Today, that journey has evolved as the organization strives to make preservation part of public policy, urban planning, and public consciousness The organization boasts a membership of 7,000 households, the largest membership of any local preservation organization in the U S , reflecting an unprecedented level of support for L A 's historic resources

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Position Overview

The Los Angeles Conservancy seeks to hire a President & Chief Executive Officer to succeed Linda Dishman, President and CEO for over 31 years This new leader will honor the magnitude of previous accomplishments and continue to build upon the organization's legacy with a deep passion for preservation and a determination for equity for all Angelinos

The President & CEO reports directly to the Board of Directors, leads a staff of 16 individuals as well as hundreds of volunteers, and manages an annual budget of approximately $3 million President & CEO responsibilities include: Working with the Board of Directors to determine vision and overall strategy for the organization; leading and developing staff; establishing mutually beneficial community partnerships; cultivating individual and institutional donors; overseeing financial management and budgeting; ensuring the overall quality of programs and events; promoting an organizational culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, and serving as the spokesperson for the organization The President & CEO position also works on historic preservation laws, incentives, and programs and has a strong relationship with City Hall