Executive Director: Visionary Leader for Animal Welfare & Growth

HumanePro; Southern Pines (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Moore Humane Society in Southern Pines, NC, seeks an Executive Director to guide growth, operations, and community impact as it opens a new, state-of-the-art animal welfare campus by 2026. You will shape the future of animal welfare in Moore County through collaboration with the Board, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.

This is a full-time role requiring strategic leadership, fundraising excellence, governance oversight, and a collaborative leadership style to oversee animal care,

Qualifications

• Executive or senior leadership experience in a nonprofit/animal welfare setting.
• Fundraising, donor cultivation, grant development, and building philanthropic partnerships.
• Experience developing and managing organizational budgets and fiscal oversight.
• Strong leadership with recruiting and developing staff and volunteers.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and governance support.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of operations, animal care, finances, fundraising, and HR.
• Partner with Board, staff, volunteers, donors, and community groups to advance the mission.
• Lead growth initiatives, capital projects, and program expansion.
• Represent the organization publicly and build strong external relationships.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fundraising

Donor cultivation

Board collaboration

Public speaking

Strategic planning

Diversity & inclusion

Staff development

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Donor management software

Job description

Moore Humane Society in Southern Pines, NC, seeks an Executive Director to guide growth, operations, and community impact as it opens a new, state-of-the-art animal welfare campus by 2026. You will shape the future of animal welfare in Moore County through collaboration with the Board, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners.

This is a full-time role requiring strategic leadership, fundraising excellence, governance oversight, and a collaborative leadership style to oversee animal care,