The Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Sean McCabe as its new Executive Director. With extensive experience in fundraising, leadership and program development, McCabe will lead the Foundation in its mission to enhance wildlife conservation efforts throughout the state.

McCabe brings to the Foundation experience in development roles focused on growth and support. His impressive track record includes transforming programs to national notability and fostering community engagement, making him a perfect fit for this vital role. “Being from Oklahoma and growing up in the outdoors, I feel like this is a dream opportunity to promote our diverse habitat as well as conservation efforts to ensure that future generations can share in those same experiences,” McCabe said. “I am looking forward to helping enhance the work of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Foundation in their mission to showcase this great state and get more individuals and families outdoors to experience all that Oklahoma has to offer.”

As a leader, McCabe understands the importance of fostering constructive relationships across all levels of an organization, an approach he considers fundamental to achieving shared goals. And as an avid outdoorsman, he believes in the Foundation’s critical mission. "We are excited to have Sean leading the Foundation and growing our outreach and impact. His proven success in fundraising, coupled with his deep passion for the outdoors and wildlife conservation, makes him the ideal person to guide us into the next chapter. With the strong start he's already made, we look forward to seeing the positive changes his leadership will bring," said OWCF President Raegen Siegfried.

Among McCabe's noteworthy achievements are:

Boosting financial support through dynamic community events.

Overseeing a diverse range of responsibilities including budget management and event planning for a $9 million facility.

Developing annual giving programs and securing major and estate gifts to support program growth.

The Foundation is eager to work alongside McCabe as it embarks on a new chapter aimed at increasing awareness, support and engagement in wildlife conservation efforts. Under his leadership, the Foundation aims to achieve new heights in its programs and outreach endeavors.