Facility
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
Closing Date
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Description
Professional Animal Retirement Center Inc/Black Pine Animal Sanctuary exists to provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives and to educate people about responsible animal care and conservation.
The Executive Director is the management leader of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the administration and programs and carrying out the strategic plan of the organization. Key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission.
• Responsible for leading Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in a manner that supports the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management that operates within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintains the organization in a positive financial position.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources necessary to support Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s mission.
3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with Board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
• Responsible for implementation of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s programs that carry out the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for implementing the strategic plan to ensure that Black Pine Animal Sanctuary can successfully fulfill its Mission into the future.
• Responsible for the enhancement of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.
4) Organization Operations. Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
• Responsible for the effective administration of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary operations.
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
Actual Job Responsibilities:
1. Plan and operate within annual budget.
2. Play a vital role in fundraising efforts and events
3. Oversee effective database of membership-promote membership and grow base of members
4. Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and for the day-to-day operation of the nonprofit.
5. Research/identify/pursue/obtain grant opportunities
6. Serve as Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media and the general public.
7. Establish and maintain relationships with donors and sponsors and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s Mission.
8. Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
9. Supervise and collaborate with organization staff.
10. Strategic planning and implementation.
11. Be a part of the Emergency Response Team and maintain all necessary training and certifications
12. Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
13. Review contracts for services and certifications.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Education and Pre-requisites
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations unique to nonprofit sector
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and task facilitation
• Ability to convey a vision of Black Pine Animal Sanctuary’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers and donors
• Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff
• Strong public speaking ability
Compensation and benefits
Commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Quality benefits package includes paid time off.
Application instructions
Apply at: https://www.bpsanctuary.org/jobs