Do you love dogs, cats, and critters? Do you also have a passion for accounting and financial management? If so, we have a position for you!
The Seattle Animal Foundation is seeking a volunteer Finance Committee Member to assist our current Treasurer with finance, accounting and/or operations of a functioning 501(c)3 nonprofit. This is an unpaid position and will require approximately 3-5 hours of work per month on average.
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FAQs – SASF’s Expanding Impact
Since its founding in 2010, the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) has been committed to fulfilling its mission of raising funds to help enrich the lives of Seattle’s animals. As we have grown, that work has presented the opportunity to impact even more animals’ well-beings.
Our generous donors have built SASF into an organization that now has enough capacity to support not only the grants to SAS but also other community-based organizations. Our size and history are an advantage that smaller rescue groups may not have, and we want to further expand our reach.
This change will be effective October 1, 2024. We will also be changing the name of the foundation to Seattle Animal Foundation to reflect our broader mission.
FAQs
What is the new mission statement of the Seattle Animal Foundation (SAF)?
A – Partnering with animal welfare organizations throughout the Greater Seattle area to further their lifesaving missions and empower community involvement, one grant at a time.
Will you still support the shelter and what will that look like?
A – Yes, we are proud of our history of association with the Seattle Animal Shelter and will continue supporting their critical mission. Through our generous donor base we can now broaden our reach and support additional community-based organizations and their life-saving work.
What other organizations will you be supporting?
A – We will open up the grants process to other Seattle-Area based animal support groups starting in October. While we can’t confirm with certainty what specific organizations will receive funding until they move through the grants process, we envision supporting shelter-adjacent groups and other organization’s that provide animal support to the Greater Seattle community such as spay/neuter programs.
What will the SAF grants request process look like?
A – Our Grants Committee is working diligently to ensure that we can scale the grant request and approval process already in place for SAS to include the additional organizations who need our help. We will be sharing more details about this process as they emerge.
What if I want my donation to continue to solely benefit the Seattle Animal Shelter?
A – We can accommodate this request as we have created a separate fund where all proceeds will be earmarked solely for the shelter.
Will the SASF logo, website, etc. change?
A – Yes. We are crafting a new brand that will represent our expanded mission that will launch after October 1. We are excited to share it with our incredible supporters soon.
Are you still planning have the Furevermore Auction & Gala in the Fall?
A – Due to the requirements of the rebrand we are pushing out the Gala to the fall of 2025. We will however be hosting a slimmed-down launch event at Fremont Studios in January and inviting other Animal Support organizations to attend.
Events Co-Chair (Community Events Committee)
Do you love dogs, cats, and critters? Do you also have events and leadership expertise? If so, we have a position for you!
The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is seeking a Community Events Chair to plan and execute events for the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation and the animals we are supporting. This role has the unique opportunity to plan and coordinate events on behalf of this 501(c)3 organization. The Community Events Co-Chair will collaborate with the Furry 5K and Community Events committee members and will be a member of our 15-person board. This is an unpaid position with a 3-year term. This position will require an average of 3-5 hours of work weekly throughout the year, as we host our own and participate in a variety of community-focused fundraising and awareness events.
The ideal candidate has previous event and volunteer management experience, is willing to roll up their sleeves to plan and execute tasks and is passionate about helping Seattle’s animals and engaging with the community. This animal lover will be well-versed in planning and executing a variety of events, ranging from small tabling events to large-scale extravaganzas. In particular, this individual will also be well versed in and will take the lead on event volunteer recruitment, training, and management and should be comfortable with delegating tasks and leading a team of passionate volunteers. Attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our fundraising and marketing teams to ensure our donors are well-informed about upcoming events.
Grants Task Force Committee Member (2 openings)
The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Grants Task Force Committee Member to join and support the Grants Task Force team! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.
The Grants Task Force is responsible for overseeing the organization’s grants program, including the development and implementation of grant-making policies, the review and selection of grant proposals, and the monitoring of grant awards.
The ideal candidate has a passion for making a positive impact in the community and is passionate about helping Seattle’s animals. This animal lover will be well-versed in the standard Microsoft suite of applications, including Word, Excel, and Sharepoint. Attention to detail, self-organization, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment are essential elements to this role.
View the full job descriptions for both below (PDF):
Events Committee Member (1 opening)
The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Events Lead to join our Community Events Committee! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all‐volunteer Board of Directors and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.
As a member of the Community Events Committee, the Events Lead will have the opportunity to plan and implement SASF’s fundraising events and overall strategy.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in hosting events, ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. They enjoy planning and executing fundraising events, like our annual Furry 5K Fun Run and Walk in June and smaller scale events in partnership with local businesses. Attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our development and marketing teams to ensure our donors and networks are well informed about upcoming events.
Development Co-Chair (Development Committee)
Do you love dogs, cats, and critters? Do you also have a passion for fundraising and donor development? If so, we have a position for you!
The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is seeking a Development Chair to help raise awareness and funding for our organization. The Development Chair is an integral part of our all-volunteer Board of Directors. This is an unpaid position with a 3-year term. The position requires around 5 hours of work weekly and attendance at monthly board meetings.
The ideal candidate has experience with donor development and fundraising, sales and client relations, and database management, preferably for a nonprofit organization. They are excited to engage with and grow our current donor base. Attention to detail, self-organization, and the ability to thrive as part of a remote, small team environment are essential elements to this role.
Development Committee Member (3 openings)
The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for volunteer (unpaid) Development Committee members to join our Development team! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.
In coordination with the Development Director, Development Committee members will work together to help raise awareness and funding for our organization through fundraising campaigns and donor acknowledgement, database management and analysis, and donor cultivation and stewardship. Ideal candidates have experience with donor development and fundraising, sales and client relations, and/or database management, preferably for a nonprofit organization. They are excited to engage with and grow our current donor base. Attention to detail, self-organization, and the ability to thrive in a remote, small team environment are essential elements to this role.
DEI Committee Member (2 openings)
The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead to join our DEI Committee! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all‐volunteer board and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.
Partnerships Lead Committee Member: The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in partner relations, ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. This position will support in developing partnerships with organizations that support the populations we serve, ensuring Seattle’s diverse communities remain centered in our work. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to listen well across a diverse set of perspectives as well as demonstrates understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion subject matter and ability to approach DEI through an intersectional lens are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our development, events and marketing teams to ensure our donors and vendors align to our values as an organization.
Programs Lead Committee Member: The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in managing DEI programming and initiatives, ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. This position will support in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to listen well across a diverse set of perspectives as well as demonstrates understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion subject matter and ability to approach DEI through an intersectional lens are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work cross-functionally with SASF board committees to evolve and execute against SASF’s established DEI commitments.
View the full job descriptions for both below (PDF):
Meghan Madden
Meghan Madden is a nonprofit fundraising and operations professional, mostly in the environment and wildlife conservation sectors. She leads the committee that oversees grants to the Seattle Animal Shelter and is a critter foster volunteer with the shelter. Meghan a dog, 2 rabbits adopted from SAS, and a rotating roster of foster guinea pigs, rabbits, and the occasional rat. Outside of trying to save all the wild and domesticated animals, Meghan loves reading, hiking, traveling, horror movies, and snuggling with her furbabies.
Treasurer (Board Member)
Do you love dogs, cats, and critters? Do you also have a passion for accounting, financial management and supporting a mission to raise critical funds for Seattle’s animals that are most in need? If so, we have a position for you!
The Seattle Animal Foundation is seeking a Treasurer to oversee all accounting operations and raise awareness of our functioning 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Treasurer is an integral part of our 15-person volunteer Board of Directors. This is an unpaid position with a 3-year term that starts as soon as possible. The position requires around 5 hours of work weekly and attendance at monthly Board meetings. Flexibility to participate in in-person events and meetings is required.
View the full job description (PDF).