Executive Director

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive of the Oswego County Humane Society and is responsible for leading the organizations strategic direction, daily operations, financial sustainability, and community impact. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director oversees fundraising, grant development, financial management, staff leadership, community partnerships, and organizational growth while ensuring the Society fulfills its mission to improve the lives of companion animals throughout Oswego County. Organizational Leadership: Provide leadership and oversight for all organizational operations, programs, and administrative functions. Implement the strategic vision established with the Board of Directors. Ensure compliance with all applicable nonprofit regulations, grant requirements, policies, and accreditation standards. Prepare reports and attend Board meetings while maintaining regular communication with Board leadership. Fundraising & Development: Lead all fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, monthly giving, major gifts, planned giving, special events, corporate partnerships, and donor stewardship. Identify, cultivate, solicit, and maintain relationships with individual donors, foundations, businesses, and community partners. Develop and implement fundraising strategies that support both annual operations and long-term organizational growth. Grant Development & Management: Research, prepare, and submit competitive grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and corporate funders. Manage awarded grants, including compliance, reporting, budgets, and project implementation. Identify new funding opportunities that expand programs, services, and organizational capacity. Capital Campaign & Special Projects: Lead capital campaign planning, donor cultivation, campaign communications, and fundraising efforts for facility improvements and expansion. Coordinate major organizational projects, including construction, renovations, strategic initiatives, and long-term infrastructure planning. Manage project timelines, budgets, consultants, contractors, and grant-funded capital projects. Financial & Administrative Management: Develop and manage the annual operating budget in partnership with the Treasurer and Finance Committee. Monitor organizational finances and provide regular financial reports to the Board. Oversee contracts, organizational policies, risk management, and administrative operations. Programs & Community Engagement: Work collaboratively with program staff to ensure high-quality services that advance the organizations mission. Foster partnerships with municipalities, veterinary providers, rescue organizations, businesses, schools, and community agencies. Serve as the primary spokesperson and public representative of the organization through community outreach, media relations, and public speaking. Qualifications: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and nonprofit leadership experience. Three or more years of progressively responsible nonprofit management experience, preferably in animal welfare or a mission-driven organization. Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor development, grant writing, and financial management. Experience leading strategic initiatives, capital projects, or organizational growth is strongly preferred. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, donor databases, QuickBooks or comparable accounting software, and standard office technology. Evening, weekend, and occasional holiday work is required to support organizational events and operational needs. The Executive Director must be available to respond to occasional urgent organizational matters outside normal business hours. How to apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and copies of relevant certificates directly to [email protected]