Executive Director

We are thrilled to announce the search for our Executive Director in partnership with Potrero Group, an executive search and strategy firm with a focus on nonprofit leadership.

The Manassas Battlefield Trust seeks a strategic, resourceful, and results-driven Executive Director to lead its mission to protect, preserve, and enhance Manassas National Battlefield Park. The Executive Director will serve as the guiding force for the Manassas Battlefield Trust, shaping and carrying out a clear vision through the efforts of staff, board members, volunteers, and supporters. 

Visit potrerogroup.com/mbt for more information and to apply. Interested candidates should apply by December 8, 2025, for priority consideration. 

DESIRED COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

Leadership 

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and organizations 

• Strategic and practical with the ability to balance complex realities and an ambitious vision

• An inspirational and mission-driven leader who engages others and builds broad support

• A clear and compelling communicator who inspires confidence and unites people around shared goals

• Forward-thinking and innovative, with the foresight to create long-term vision, identify opportunities, and address challenges

• A curious, creative, and entrepreneurial problem-solver

• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgment, accountability, wisdom, and flexibility

Fundraising 

• Results-oriented, experienced fundraiser with a proven ability to generate meaningful financial support

• Demonstrated success in developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with organizational needs and strategic priorities

• Committed to overseeing comprehensive grants management, including proposal submission and fund administration and reporting, leveraging diverse funding streams, such as grants, events, and sponsorships, to secure philanthropic support for the Trust's strategic priorities and operations

• Dedicated to building lasting relationships that lead to broad investment and lasting impact

• Skilled in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual, corporate, and institutional donors

• Proven track record of securing major gifts of $10,000+ and building long-term relationships with high-net-worth donors

• Committed to fostering a culture of philanthropy across staff, board, and volunteers

Partnership Management 

• Relationship-oriented and skilled at cultivating and sustaining partnerships that advance shared goals

• Collaborative and diplomatic, able to engage diverse partners across sectors and mobilize resources through meaningful engagement

• Proven record of developing and maintaining community partnerships that expand reach and impact

• Respected and trusted representative with a strong external presence and network-building skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to address sensitive issues with tact, transparency, and composure

• Experience in influencing policy and generating public support for initiatives  

• A strong advocate for parks, conservation, and public spaces as vital community assets

Organizational Oversight

• Practical, adaptable, and results-oriented with the ability to turn strategy into action

• Demonstrated experience maintaining fiscal integrity and operational efficiency within a mission-driven organization

• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation

• Experienced in evaluating programs, metrics, and systems to ensure organizational effectiveness

• Minimum of five years’ experience supervising staff, with a commitment to professional growth and team development

• Collaborative team-builder who fosters accountability, alignment, and a high-performing, mission-driven culture

• High energy, fair, thoughtful, with a sense of fun, and adventure

COMPENSATION

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $85,000–$105,000, commensurate with experience.

LOCATION

The position will be based at the Manassas Battlefield Trust office in Manassas, Virginia, with flexible work arrangements possible. 

The Executive Director is required to travel regularly to attend donor, partner, board, and committee meetings, as well as fundraising events and conferences. Donor and partner meetings are primarily conducted within the Virginia-Maryland-DC area, though travel to other regions is possible and desirable. The Executive Director is expected to work flexible hours as necessary.

START DATE

Spring 2026

TO APPLY

Visit potrerogroup.com/mbt to apply. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role. 

Interested candidates should apply by December 8, 2025, for priority consideration. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jena Kuznik, Senior Consultant at Potrero Group, at jkuznik@potrerogroup.com.