The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is currently recruiting new volunteer Board Members and non-Board Member committee volunteers. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in the following areas:
- Auction and Events, including planning and executing auctions and other large- scale fundraising events, managing and participating in procurement activities, and partnering with local businesses to co-host smaller events or support other fundraising activities.
- Development and Fundraising, including individual fundraising efforts such as direct mail and major gift solicitations, creating and implementing strategies for donor acquisition, and knowledge of fundraising cultivation and stewardship practices.
- Governance, providing operational, administrative and legal support to the board as well as leading recruiting and grants processes. We are also seeking a Secretary for the 2019 SASF Board that would also serve in the Governance Committee. The ideal candidate has strong human resource, legal, industrial organization, nonprofit and/or “small company” operational skills and is passionate about helping Seattle’s animals.
- Recruiting Specialist, who will will be an integral part of our 15-person board and supporting our Vice President. Among duties are: own and present SASF’s annual hiring plan to the Board; recruit volunteers, committee members and board members for SASF; The ideal candidate has 2+ years experience in Recruiting. Experience recruiting unpaid volunteers is preferred but not required.
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About the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation
SASF is a 501(c)(3) organization and our purpose is to enrich and enhance the lives of animals cared for by the Seattle Animal Shelter. Our priority is to raise additional funds to help support the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) in its mission to foster caring relationships between people and animals.SASF provides funding to support the many services and programs of SAS. Some examples include:
- Dog kennel renovations which allow for a calmer, healthier space for both animals and adopters.
- A complete renovation of SAS’s cat and critter areas (completed December 2015), which allows for more flexible space for the cats and critters.
- Construction of a new SAS Meet and Greet Room allowing animals to meet potential adopters in a quiet indoor space.
- A veterinarian clinic room to allow for onsite veterinary assessments and treatments.
- Quality-of-life improvements for all SAS animals including a cutting edge behavioral program to train SAS staff and volunteers to assess and train SAS shelter animals that would previously have been deemed unadoptable.
- Adoption underwriting to help animals find their forever homes faster.
- Training and supplies for foster homes and in-shelter volunteers.
- Spay and neuter assistance for pets in low income families.Through innovative community events, outreach programs, and volunteer opportunities, we help SAS fund creative solutions for immediate needs, pioneer new programs, and build on what the City already provides. We are helping to place the nation’s most pet-friendly city on the leading edge of humane animal advocacy. We hope you will join us!
Board Member Specifics
Responsibilities of Board Members:
- Attend all Board meetings (1 per month), and the annual Board meeting and occasional teleconferences
- Chair one Board committee or serve as a key contributing member on two committees.
- Maintain knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives.
- Attend and support SASF’s major fundraising auction and events.
- Current weekly time commitment is approximately 5-10 hours
- Contribute $1000 to SASF in funds or in-kind donations (solicited auction donations count towards $1000)
Benefits of Board Membership:
- Contribute to a cause you care about in a high-impact way. Serving on the Board of an organization gives you the ability to significantly impact the lives of Seattle’s animals.
- Gain important skills. Board Members are expected to actively participate in strategic planning, financial management, and fundraising. Bring your existing expertise and gain new knowledge through your Board experience.
- Expand your network. Your fellow Board Members, the staff of our organization, and its funders, donors, and clients will considerably expand your personal and professional network.Board Members serve three-year terms. Board Members may serve two consecutive terms and return to the Board after a one-year absence.The SASF is an all volunteer-run organization, and this is a volunteer opportunity. Board Members will not receive monetary compensation for their board duties other than reimbursement for Board-related expenses.
Volunteer Committee Member Specifics
Responsibilities of volunteers
- Contribute time to assist with committee-specific projects and needs. Time commitment for volunteer committee members varies depending on projects, but is generally less than board members.
- Attend volunteer orientation and complete volunteer onboarding forms.
Benefits of Volunteer Committee Membership
- Join a community of passionate animal advocates to help SAS shelter pets with less time commitment then full SASF Board Member.
- Learn more about SASF board membership and explore future board member roles.
Applying to the Board and to be a volunteer Committee Member
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Board Member or a volunteer Committee Member, please submit a letter of interest and resume to governance@seattleanimalshelterfoundation.org by January 7, 2019 for a January 9, 2019 interview and by January 20, 2019 for a February 13, 2019 interview.
We would also like to invite you to an open SASF Board meeting on January 9, 2019. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please email governance@seattleanimalshelterfoundation.org. The meeting will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at WeWork in South Lake Union. We will interview potential new candidates after the open Board meeting on January 9, 2019 at WeWork in South Lake Union.
We also expect to interview potential new candidates on February 13, 2019 at WeWork in South Lake Union. We may be able to accommodate limited interviews at alternate times if January 9, 2019 or February 13, 2019 are not possible.