BirchBark Foundation was founded in 2013 with a mission of helping to protect and honor the human-animal bond by providing financial aid grants to low-income families who cannot afford emergency vet care, supporting families with pet health education, and providing no-cost pet loss counseling programs. BirchBark Foundation serves residents throughout Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties.

Position Summary:

The Executive Director/Development Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for providing strong leadership and managing key work process activities in a manner that supports and guides BirchBark Foundation’s mission of helping pets and their families through medical crises, educating pet owners to be the best advocates for their pets and providing no cost grief support to pet owners.

This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring all processes within BirchBark Foundation work smoothly and efficiently. With a small, skilled staff in place, this person must be able to build relationships and work closely with our BOD, motivate and develop staff and possess a ‘can-do’ attitude to help in every aspect of the organization to ensure its continued growth and success.

Duties include overseeing all BBF operations and processes and facilitating relationships with our vet partners, Pet Aid recipients, volunteers and granting organizations. Essential to this position is the ability to develop and nurture relationships with donors (individual, foundations, organizations, corporations) to ensure viability and growth of BBF.

The Executive/Development Director oversees all BBF staff and/or contractors. Responsibilities include managing volunteers, executing events and maintaining communications with all stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and direct organizational strategies, policies and philosophies in partnership with the Board.
• Develop a three year strategic plan with one and two year touchpoints in partnership with the Board
• Oversee day-to-day business operations.
• Responsible for Financial/Fiscal development and management and outreach to ensure sufficient community, corporate and personal influence, so that ample funds are raised to assure the viability and growth of BirchBark Foundation.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors via sponsorship both corporate and individual and major gifts.
• Oversee grant responsibilities
• Plan and promote at least two annual signature fundraising events.
• Identify and execute appropriate Board development and engagement opportunities. Support the Board Chair in developing a strong board.
• Human Resources management and supervisory responsibilities of subordinate staff, volunteers and contractors as appropriate. Includes overall head count management and hiring.
• Act as spokesperson and key liaison with the media.
• Ensure organizational compliance.
• Work with contracted bookkeeper and Board Treasurer to ensure the Board receives proposed annual budgets and financial reviews which accurately reflect the current financial position of the operation.
• Recommend operational changes or management approaches needed to

enhance the operational, fund raising, communications, program, advocacy, and

administrative efficiency of the operation. Authorizes certain appropriate and

allowable expenses.

• Establish and maintain relationships and communications with representatives

of other public and private agencies in order to promote timely cooperation among

organizations with interest and concerns similar to BirchBark Foundation.

• Responsible (with Board approval) for signing all notes, agreements and other contracts made and entered into on behalf of BirchBark Foundation.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to prepare budgets, plans and reports.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a leader and team member.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent decision making, priority setting and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a high stress environment.
• Familiarity with fundraising software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MailChimp, all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.), and ability to quickly learn and implement additional software as needed.
• High energy, flexibility, demonstrated creativity.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Must be able to speak, listen, and write in a clear, compelling, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Ability to deliver persuasive and compelling presentations to varied audiences to promote the mission of BBF.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and business practices and ensure the behavior of all BBF staff members align with the values of the organization.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Ability to travel throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito County. Valid CA Driver’s License, reliable automobile, and auto insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred and/or commensurate experience in development & operations in a non-profit environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95062: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Cruz, CA 95062