Sarvoham Animal Foundation · 2 months ago
Executive Director (Animal Welfare)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expSarvoham Animal Foundation is a U.S. registered nonprofit organization dedicated to animal welfare, particularly in India. The Executive Director will be responsible for overall leadership, fundraising, strategy, and program oversight while ensuring the organization’s mission and vision are met.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Sarvoham’s global strategic plan in alignment with the Board’s vision
Strengthen cross-border operations between the U.S. 501(c)(3) and the India operations
Lead the expansion of donor programs, international partnerships, grants, and awareness initiatives
Strengthen governance, compliance, and organizational effectiveness across departments
Drive fundraising efforts including major donors, recurring donors, foundations, corporate sponsors, CSR, and grant applications
Oversee digital fundraising strategy (social media, email campaigns, storytelling, donor journeys)
Serve as the primary spokesperson for U.S.-based donors and philanthropic partners
Nurture long-term donor relationships through consistent engagement, reporting, and impact communications
Develop high-quality fundraising assets—presentations, impact reports, proposals, newsletters, campaigns
Work closely with the Board to ensure strong governance, transparency, and compliance with IRS and nonprofit standards
Prepare and present organizational performance, fundraising updates, budgets, and strategic plans at board meetings
Support board recruitment, onboarding, and engagement in line with Sarvoham’s long-term mission
Oversee budgeting, financial planning, monitoring, and reporting
Ensure compliance with federal and state NPO regulations, including IRS filings (990 series), grant reporting, and donor documentation
Coordinate with finance teams in the U.S. and India for smooth cross-border compliance, grant transfers, and audits
Maintain strong internal controls, ethical financial practices, and transparent documentation
Provide executive leadership to shelter operations in India through close collaboration with the operational and veterinary teams
Monitor progress on key shelter programs—rescue operations, medical care, rehabilitation, adoption, sanctuary projects, and outreach
Conduct periodic visits to India to oversee projects, review SOPs, align stakeholders, and strengthen capacity building
Ensure program delivery consistently meets high-quality animal welfare standards
Mentor and empower leadership team members across India and U.S. departments
Support hiring, onboarding, and development of management and operational teams
Build a culture of compassion, professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement
Represent Sarvoham in global forums, conferences, media interactions, corporate partnership events, and NPO networks
Build collaborations with universities, animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, corporate CSR teams, and advocacy groups
Promote Sarvoham’s mission and impact across global platforms
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7–12 years of leadership experience, preferably in animal welfare
Demonstrated success in fundraising, major donor cultivation, or grant writing
Strong experience in building teams, strategic planning, and organizational development
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, public speaking)
Financial literacy with ability to manage budgets, review financial statements, and ensure compliance
Ability and willingness to travel to India occasionally (2–4 times annually)
Deep compassion for animals and alignment with Sarvoham's mission and values
Preferred
Experience working with international nonprofits or cross-border teams
Familiarity with U.S. nonprofit regulations, 501(c)(3) reporting, and donor management
Understanding of animal shelter operations, veterinary programs, or rescue ecosystems
Benefits
Includes reimbursement for travel to India and approved organizational expenses.
Company
Sarvoham Animal Foundation
Sarvoham was established in April 2017 by our founder Haris Ali, who at the young age of 23 came to his resolution to eradicate animal suffering.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase