Executive Director, Animal Welfare & Growth

HumanePro; Southern Pines (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Humane Society seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, oversee operations, and guide growth as it opens a new animal welfare campus in Southern Pines, NC. The role directs finances, fundraising, community engagement, HR, and organizational development in collaboration with the Board and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines mission-driven leadership with strong business acumen, capacity to manage change, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in a growing

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nonprofit or animal welfare organization.
• Proven success in fundraising, donor cultivation, and grants.
• Experience budgeting and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to advance mission and growth.
• Oversee operations including animal care, shelter services, and HR.
• Lead fundraising and donor engagement to secure long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with the Board, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Budgeting

Board collaboration

Public speaking

Diversity & inclusion

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Donor management software

Fundraising software

Job description

Moore Humane Society seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership, oversee operations, and guide growth as it opens a new animal welfare campus in Southern Pines, NC. The role directs finances, fundraising, community engagement, HR, and organizational development in collaboration with the Board and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines mission-driven leadership with strong business acumen, capacity to manage change, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in a growing