FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time SUPERVISOR: Chief Operating Officer LOCATION: Tallahassee, Florida DATE PREPARED: March 21, 2025 HOW TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter to: Operations Manager PO Box 11010 Tallahassee, FL 32302 [email protected] No phone calls please. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Operations Manager assists with the daily administrative operation
$527,761 in Grants Awarded for Wildlife Conservation
Thanks to your support, we’ve awarded 15 grants totaling $527,761 from proceeds of the Conserve Wildlife license plate! Every plate purchased contributes $25 directly to funding critical research and conservation efforts. These grants help protect Florida’s unique wildlife, ensuring a future for both well-loved and lesser-known species. We’re proud to
A Night For Nature 2025
Our Foundation celebrated its 30th anniversary during A Night for Nature on Friday, March 28. Held at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, the sold-out event raised more than $820,000 to support the Foundation’s conservation and outdoor programs. The Nashville chic soiree featured an evening of country music, with performances
Grants at Work: Saving Gophers, One Mouse Click at a Time
The southeastern pocket gopher (SEPG), a small but mighty ecosystem engineer, is getting a much-needed spotlight thanks to a project using remote sensing to map its distribution across Florida. With a $7,313 grant from our Foundation, courtesy of our Conserve Wildlife License plate, FWC is utilizing satellite imagery to pinpoint
Ask Dani
Meet Dani Dani Richter, Director of Philanthropy at the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, has been helping Floridians make an impact for the past five years. A Tampa Bay native, Dani grew up fishing its waters and developed a lifelong love for Florida’s unique wildlife and ecosystems. She now
Smile, You’re on Coral Camera
What’s eating Florida’s Coral Reef? Thanks to a $33,000 Freedom to Fail innovation grant from our Foundation, researchers at the University of Miami launched an ambitious project to find out. Their goal: pinpoint which fish species are sabotaging coral restoration efforts by preying on newly planted corals. Enter the Coral-Baited
Prints with a Purpose
Our Foundation is excited to team up with 22nd of Never, a Miami-based print studio that blends artistry with impact, turning creativity into conservation. The studio specializes in hand-printed serigraphs that capture Florida’s coastal beauty through a modern, Art Deco-inspired lens. With a deep appreciation for the Sunshine State’s wildlife,
Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s Lasting Legacy
Born on January 7, 1890, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Marjory Stoneman Douglas moved to South Florida in 1915, a place that would forever be tied to her legacy. At a time when women’s voices were often dismissed in policy and conservation, Douglas became one of Florida’s most influential environmental advocates. Settling
Calling All Young Ocean Heroes: The Future Wavemakers Competition is Here!
Does your child dream of making a difference for our oceans? The Future Wavemakers Competition is the perfect chance for Florida's young ocean advocates, ages 4-18, to showcase their passion for protecting our blue planet. Hosted by Wavemakers Impact, this competition blends ecological curiosity with entrepreneurial spirit, allowing students to
