Chief Executive Officer
Quick answer
The Animal Defense League of Texas is hiring an in-office Chief Executive Officer in San Antonio paying $150,000–$200,000 to lead the organization's strategic operations, fundraising, and animal welfare advocacy.
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer
- Organization
- Animal Defense League of Texas
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $150,000 – $200,000
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Animal Defense League of Texas is seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead its strategic operations, fundraising initiatives, and animal welfare mission in San Antonio. The successful candidate will oversee a $7 million budget, manage a talented staff, and serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization. This leadership role requires deep experience in financial management, capital campaigns, and collaborative relationship-building with community stakeholders. The CEO will work closely with the Board of Directors to ensure long-term sustainability and operational excellence in saving homeless companion animals.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and capital campaign strategies.
- Oversee annual budgets and ensure long-term financial sustainability.
- Collaborate with the Board of Directors to define and execute strategic organizational goals.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and advocate for animal welfare initiatives.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing staff to foster a positive organizational culture.
What it takes
- At least 10 years of professional leadership experience in a non-profit or commercial setting.
- Proven success managing budgets of $6 million or greater.
- Experience leading large-scale fundraising initiatives of $10 million or more.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's in business with operational focus strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with municipal and community leaders.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive benefits package provided.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an in-office leadership role based in San Antonio, Texas, requiring approximately 40% local travel for community engagement.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000, supplemented by a competitive benefits package.
What are the primary qualifications for the CEO role?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of managerial leadership experience, specifically with budgets over $6 million and large-scale fundraising initiatives.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline or a direct link; please refer to the Animal Defense League of Texas career portal for current submission instructions.
How to apply
Apply directly on Animal Defense League of Texas's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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