Executive Director — Animal Welfare & Community Impact

HumanePro; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Relocation assistance

Hybrid role

Job summary

The William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation in Virginia seeks an Executive Director to lead daily operations, advance fundraising, and strengthen donor relationships.

You will work with the Board to shape strategy and ensure program impact across the state, with a focus on animal welfare and community engagement. This hybrid role based in the Richmond area requires a seasoned nonprofit leader, capable of managing finances, staff, and external partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of nonprofit management or executive leadership.
• Strong communications and public-facing representation.
• Proven ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers and community partners.
• Experience reporting to a nonprofit board.
• Financial fluency in budgeting, audit, and reporting standards.
• Passion for animal welfare and community engagement.
• Experience with nonprofit technology platforms for finance, fundraising, and volunteer management.

Responsibilities

• Development: lead fundraising strategy and donor relations.
• Program and Public Relations: oversee program impact and external communications.
• Human Resources and Management: manage staff and talent development.
• Board of Directors: collaborate with the board for governance and oversight.
• Budgeting and Compliance: ensure financial health and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Fundraising

Public relations

Board governance

Financial budgeting & reporting

Donor relations

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Nonprofit technology platforms

Team management

Tools

Nonprofit software platforms

Job description

The William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation in Virginia seeks an Executive Director to lead daily operations, advance fundraising, and strengthen donor relationships.

You will work with the Board to shape strategy and ensure program impact across the state, with a focus on animal welfare and community engagement. This hybrid role based in the Richmond area requires a seasoned nonprofit leader, capable of managing finances, staff, and external partnerships.