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Congratulations to Megan Pulliam on her new role as Director of Advancement at Wood River Land Trust! Previously the Chief Development Officer at Terra Praxis, Megan brings a wealth of experience in building development practices, engaging with constituents, and securing significant funding for scalable, equitable climate solutions. Join us in welcoming Megan to WRLT's team! We were honored to partner with Wood River Land Trust on this search. Learn more about our executive search services at https://lnkd.in/gxr7VUJM.

Outdoor Afro is accepting applications for new board members! Outdoor Afro seeks seasoned board members to provide strategic guidance and strong governance in service of celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature. We seek experienced, innovation-minded board members who can give time and resources towards Outdoor Afro’s governance, strategy, fundraising, and network-building. Candidates in all regions of the country are invited to apply. Outdoor Afro welcomes anyone with a passion to support its work, not only Black leaders. If you’re ready to bring your expertise, experience, perspective, and passion to guide Outdoor Afro into its next chapter of impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join Outdoor Afro in building a world where everyone is empowered in the outdoors to find joy, community, and connection in nature.

Optimism is a leadership superpower: it turns challenges into opportunities, supports adaptive and nimble strategy, and keeps teams engaged and motivated. Learn more about how to harness the power of optimism below. Thanks Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) for including Cleveland Justis, MBA, PhD's perspective in this article! From Cleveland Justis, MBA, PhD: "Leaders are often moving against the well-worn paths of people who are used to working in their own self-reinforcing silos, unable to see how the world could be any different,” said Cleveland Justis, Founder & CEO, Potrero Group. "Those with optimism—leaders who perceive opportunities rather than obstacles—are able to show them otherwise. In our experience, optimistic leaders are strivers. They create space for innovation and change, which keeps organizations from stagnating and losing relevance and effectiveness."

Everyone deserves to step away from their desk. Breaking out of our routines and our comfort zones helps us encounter new things that can energize our lives and our work. This month, Potrero Group team members share fun, unexpected inspiration from beyond our typical sources and channels. Whether you are on the road, at the beach, or simply catching some rays on your stoop, we hope you enjoy these brief escapes from your usual scrolling.

Deadline Approaching! We are honored to support Zion Natl Park Forever Project's search for new board members. We seek strategic and visionary board members with a deep connection to Greater Zion and experience in nonprofit governance, strategic planning, and fundraising. As a board member, you will play a vital role in realizing Zion Forever Project’s mission, shaping its long-term vision and goals to improve today, inform tomorrow, and protect Zion forever. Apply by July 12, 2024 for priority consideration. https://lnkd.in/gdR2u-dP

At Potrero Group, we believe in continuous learning and the power of community and collaboration. Associate Search Consultant, Sherifa Holder, recently attended the PGM ONE, We Are One: Environmentalists of Color conference hosted by Justice Outside and Next 100 Coalition. She returned deeply inspired and brimming with inspiration and a renewed sense of purpose. Sherifa described the space as a family reunion with warm, welcoming people eager to collaborate and share resources. The conference used Deepa Iyer’s social change map to highlight each person’s instrumental role in the environmental movement. Sherifa shared that being among brilliant people of color in the environmental space allowed her to feel seen and empowered. She engaged in many exciting conversations and workshops and learned about the work of impressive organizations right in her Atlanta backyard. As she continues to plant her roots in this space, she intends to become an active participant in these organizations. Sherifa’s main takeaway is the reminder that we are all humans who care about the environment, and the more we collaborate, the stronger and more effective we are.

Daniel Student, Amy Jiang, MBA, and Cleveland Justis, MBA, PhD just returned from an inspiring few days at City Parks Alliance's Greater Greener conference in Seattle—and they say they’re feeling more motivated than ever! Being with such passionate and dedicated leaders in the city and urban parks sector was truly an honor, and it reinforced why we founded @Potrero Group in the first place. Our passion has always been to bridge partnerships between public, private, and government agencies to foster transformative change in parks and public lands. We firmly believe that systems change begins when we step out of our silos and come together to share knowledge and ideas. This conference perfectly reflected that belief, bringing together leaders from various regions and countries—shoutout to our new friends from Japan @ npo-birth.org!—each sharing invaluable insights and wisdom from their experiences. Learning from each other and seeing the diverse approaches toward common goals within our field was incredibly enriching. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, share your stories, and engage in meaningful conversations. Your enthusiasm and dedication to making our cities and parks better for everyone are truly infectious. Let’s keep the momentum going! We invite you to stay connected with us and the fantastic network of professionals we’ve met. Together, we have the potential to significantly elevate our collective impact on parks and public lands across the world. Here’s to breaking down more barriers, sharing more knowledge, and making meaningful changes together. Cheers to a brighter and greener future.

Call for new board members to join Columbia Land Trust!   We are looking for dedicated, passionate, inclusive leaders who will bring fresh perspectives, diverse skills, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit to support the Land Trust’s mission. The ideal board member is: - Passionate about the mission and vision of Columbia Land Trust - Representative of the full diversity of people living in the Pacific Northwest - Willing to invest time, resources, and connections to support the Land Trust  - Curious and strategic with the ability to work toward long-term goals - A champion of DEI principles  - Collaborative, open-minded, and professional - Skilled and experienced, bringing perspectives and connections that benefit the governance of the organization The time to conserve the Northwest is now. Visit the link below to learn more and apply to help Columbia Land Trust accomplish this critical work. Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the board? Contact Jena Kuznik at Potrero Group at jkuznik@potrergroup.com to make a recommendation.

Call for new board members to join Columbia Land Trust!   We are looking for dedicated, passionate, inclusive leaders who will bring fresh perspectives, diverse skills, strategic thinking, and a collaborative spirit to support the Land Trust’s mission. The ideal board member is: - Passionate about the mission and vision of Columbia Land Trust - Representative of the full diversity of people living in the Pacific Northwest - Willing to invest time, resources, and connections to support the Land Trust  - Curious and strategic with the ability to work toward long-term goals - A champion of DEI principles  - Collaborative, open-minded, and professional - Skilled and experienced, bringing perspectives and connections that benefit the governance of the organization The time to conserve the Northwest is now. Visit the link below to learn more and apply to help Columbia Land Trust accomplish this critical work. Do you know someone who would be a great addition to the board? Contact Jena Kuznik at Potrero Group at jkuznik@potrergroup.com to make a recommendation.

We’re proud to release "Leading Together: A New Model for Thriving State Parks." Our new report shares lessons from California State Parks and Parks California's unique statutory partnership—a model we believe can be successful almost anywhere. Our hope is that by sharing these lessons from California, we can help parks everywhere to thrive. Learn more about this unique statutory partnership model and how it works by reading the full report. Read more and download the report >