Chief Executive Officer

Employment Type:

Direct Hire
    Category:
Corporate Services Job Number: 24925

Job Description Chief Executive Officer
   Animal Defense League of Texas  
   
   Exclusively Managed by Deacon Recruiting!
   San Antonio, Texas

What Is

The Role ...
   
   The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic leadership, fundraising oversight, and operational direction for the Animal Defense League of Texas. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead organizational growth, cultivate key stakeholder relationships, drive fundraising and capital campaign efforts, and champion the ADL's mission of saving the lives of dogs and cats.
   THIS COMPANY OFFERS…
   
   Lead a highly respected, mission-driven nonprofit with a long-standing impact in the San Antonio community
   
   Serve as the public face of the organization while building relationships with donors, community leaders, volunteers, and strategic partners
   
   Play a key role in a significant capital campaign and facility expansion that will shape the future of animal welfare services in the region
   
   Partner with an engaged Board of Directors to drive strategic growth and long-term organizational success
   
   Leave a lasting legacy by advancing lifesaving programs and expanding ADL's impact across South Texas

YOUR TYPICAL DAY...  
   
   Lead the organization's strategic direction while ensuring alignment with the ADL's mission, goals, and long-term vision
   
   Cultivate relationships with major donors, corporate partners, community leaders, and animal welfare organizations
   
   Drive fundraising efforts, capital campaign initiatives, and financial sustainability strategies
   
   Partner closely with the Board of Directors on governance, planning, and organizational performance

BACKGROUND PROFILE...
   
   Proven executive leadership experience within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization, with responsibility for strategy, operations, and financial performance.
   
   Animal welfare or similar industry experience highly preferred. Knowledge and understanding of legislation and advocacy in this area is important.
   
   Accustomed to serving in close partnership with Development efforts, supporting major donor cultivation, and leading significant capital campaign or growth initiatives.
   
   Strong relationship-builder with experience partnering with boards, community leaders, city, state and national offices while serving as the public face of an organization
   
   Meet your Recruiters:
   
   Holly Esquivel, CPC | Senior Director
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   Dana Laramore, CPC | Senior Vice President
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   Korinne Bridge forth | Talent Acquisition Specialist
   
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