Chief Executive Officer

Humane Society Naples

Job Description

Humane Society Naples (HSN) seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative leader for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The CEO is responsible for guiding the administration, programming, and strategic planning for HSN while working with an experienced executive team and Board of Directors (BOD).

The CEO is the face of HSN, its primary spokesperson, and cultivator of relationships with donors, community leaders, the veterinary community, animal welfare organizations and advocates, government officials, media, volunteers, and other key stakeholders to promote animal welfare and HSN’s mission.

Leadership & Management
The CEO is responsible for the strategic operation of HSN, including developing and executing its strategic plan, policies and procedures, budget development and fiscal management, revenue growth, and all elements of program delivery. The CEO will be committed to nurturing, mentoring, and motivating staff and volunteers. The CEO will:
- Develop, implement, and monitor short and long-term business and mission-based objectives.
- Supervise and coach executive staff in the fulfillment of organizational operations, adopted policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Insure fulfillment of daily organizational operations, animal and client care standards, and sound business practices.
- Oversee preparation and execution of departmental budgets.
- Ensure compliance with local and state regulations.
- Provide a healthy and safe workplace in compliance with state and local regulations.
- Prepare HSN to respond to the community’s needs in time of disaster.
- Continuously strive to improve the environment for staff and volunteers and build a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, respect, accountability, and program excellence.
- Ensure training opportunities for professional and personal development for all staff.
- Ensure effective internal communication to ensure staff and volunteers are well informed of decisions affecting them and HSN.
- Promote effective cross-departmental communication and collaboration.

Board Relations
- Work closely with the BOD to establish and guide the strategic vision for HSN.
- Keep the BOD advised of the activities and financial position of HSN.
- Make recommendations to the BOD on operating policy, future directions, programs, fundraising activities, and outreach.
- Work with Governance Committee to ensure the BOD is diversified, of the highest quality, and committed to animal welfare.
- Work closely with and respond to special requests from the BOD and its committees.

Fundraising
- Work closely with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to identify and cultivate relationships with high priority donors and prospects.
- Actively solicit major gifts in collaboration with the CDO and BOD.
- Collaborate closely with the CDO to ensure sound development strategy to raise money among individuals, foundations, and corporations.

Advocacy & External Relations
- Serve as an articulate and effective HSN spokesperson.
- Build positive relationships with diverse group of stakeholders, including the nonprofit and business communities, government, and media.
- Advocate for HSN, its mission, and programs to local and state elected officials and government entities.

Candidates should submit a resume and cover letter. All communications should be directed to Rich Anderson at Rich@AndersonImpact.com.

This is a full time job