CEO, Lifesaving Animal Welfare & Community Growth

Deacon Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Defense League of Texas is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and drive fundraising, capital campaigns, and organizational growth in San Antonio, TX. The CEO will work with the Board and donors to advance lifesaving programs for dogs and cats and expand the ADL’s impact across South Texas.

The role requires proven nonprofit leadership, strong stakeholder relationships, and expertise in advocacy and governance to lead a mission-driven organization into the

Qualifications

• Proven executive leadership in nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Animal welfare or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and advocacy in this area.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic direction aligned with mission, goals, and long-term vision.
• Cultivate relationships with major donors, corporate partners, community leaders, and animal welfare organizations.
• Drive fundraising efforts, capital campaign initiatives, and financial sustainability strategies.
• Partner closely with the Board of Directors on governance, planning, and organizational performance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Nonprofit leadership

Fundraising

Capital campaigns

Donor relations

Board governance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Animal Defense League of Texas is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic leadership and drive fundraising, capital campaigns, and organizational growth in San Antonio, TX. The CEO will work with the Board and donors to advance lifesaving programs for dogs and cats and expand the ADL’s impact across South Texas.

The role requires proven nonprofit leadership, strong stakeholder relationships, and expertise in advocacy and governance to lead a mission-driven organization into the