Visionary Executive Director — Animal Welfare Leader

Noetic Executive Search; Middletown (RI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Potter League for Animals in Middletown, RI, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead a century‑old animal welfare organization with a strong community footprint. You will guide strategy, operations, fundraising and partnerships, ensuring exceptional care for animals and families.

Reporting to the Board, you will oversee a team of ~50 staff and 400 volunteers, manage the $5.5M operating budget and $14M in reserves, and cultivate major gifts and capital campaigns to sustain growth

Qualifications

• Animal welfare experience required at senior leadership level.
• Proven track record in fundraising, major gifts and planned giving.
• Strong budget management and financial oversight within a nonprofit.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and organizational operations.
• Oversee staff (~50) and volunteers (~400) and align programs.
• Cultivate donor relationships and capital campaigns.
• Collaborate with Board of Directors and community partners.
• Ensure responsible financial management and reporting.

Skills

Senior leadership

Fundraising

Financial management

Board relations

Nonprofit governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree preferred

CAWA credential

Job description

The Potter League for Animals in Middletown, RI, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead a century‑old animal welfare organization with a strong community footprint. You will guide strategy, operations, fundraising and partnerships, ensuring exceptional care for animals and families.

Reporting to the Board, you will oversee a team of ~50 staff and 400 volunteers, manage the $5.5M operating budget and $14M in reserves, and cultivate major gifts and capital campaigns to sustain growth