Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando, Chief Executive Officer

Overview Pet Alliance is a mission driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to educating, sheltering, placing, and healing pets and their families with compassionate, responsible care maintained to the highest professional standards. Founded close to 90 years ago, Pet Alliance, with three facilities in Central Florida, is a managed intake organization. Welcoming nearly 4,000 dogs and cats annually, Pet Alliance has an operating budget of approximately $6 million and is supported by dedicated staff and over 800 volunteers. It is well-respected in the community, and has a strong, growing donor base. Pet Alliance is poised for an exciting and transformative next chapter with the opening of a brand new, debt-free 25,000 square foot state of the art facility that includes a new adoption center with indoor and outdoor play yards, climate-controlled housing, and enrichment amenities, as well as a state of the art veterinary center that has the capability to serve both routine and complex medical needs. Background Founded in 1937 as the Orlando Humane Society, Pet Alliance is one of Central Florida’s oldest and largest animal welfare organizations. Its purpose has remained constant: to improve the lives of dogs, cats, and the people who love them through compassionate, professional, and forward-thinking care. Pet Alliance operates two shelters and two public veterinary clinics out of three brick and mortar facilities: Orlando, Sanford and Alafaya. Pet Alliance transfers in pets from Seminole, Orange and Osceola counties and maintains robust transfer partnerships with other shelters and rescue groups across the United States and the Caribbean to move adoptable animals from crowded shelters and improve adoption outcomes. The organization emphasizes an ownership of care, including resources such as a pet food pantry and low-cost veterinary care, and manages intake based on staff capacity. Core programs include adoption, foster care, veterinary care, pet food pantry, and a community cats initiative featuring Trap/Neuter/Vaccinate/Return (TNVR). The Pet Apartment Registry helps families navigate rental housing pet policies. Highly skilled veterinarians provide care for shelter animals, while two public veterinary clinics in Sanford and Alafaya offer preventive and wellness services for owned pets, including reduced-cost spay/neuter surgeries. Pet Alliance’s work is powered by community—local businesses, donors, volunteers, and foster families—and the organization stewards resources responsibly with ethical, humane, and professional practices. It is governed by a 17-member Board of Directors and supported by a team of 60 staff and more than 800 volunteers, including 300 active foster families. Signature fundraising events, Fur Ball and Paws in the Park, reflect community support. Under leadership, the organization has grown and remains fiscally strong. The Opportunity Pet Alliance is poised for an exciting and transformative next chapter. Following a devastating electrical fire in 2021 that destroyed the Orlando shelter, the organization rallied community support to complete a successful $9 million capital campaign. The Kylie J. Capri Campus and Edward H. Hensley Adoption Center form the flagship, designed to be welcoming and highly functional, with a 10,000-square-foot veterinary center featuring advanced treatment capabilities, disease-specific quarantine spaces, and dedicated neonatal care. The Sanford facility will evolve into a dedicated enrichment and behavior training center to support Pet Alliance’s commitment to behavior programs and increasing adoptions. This is a rare opportunity for a CEO to shape momentum into long-term impact, leveraging technology and data-informed practices to enhance veterinary care, improve staff efficiency, and strengthen sustainability. The next CEO will guide Pet Alliance through a period of leadership transition while anchoring the organization in its values, culture, and mission. As the chief strategist, fundraiser, ambassador, and advocate, the CEO will steward growth and help Pet Alliance fully realize the promise of its facilities and programs, cultivating relationships with the Board, donors, partners, and elected officials; expanding sustainable funding streams; and elevating visibility and influence as a model for modern animal welfare. Pet Alliance seeks an entrepreneurial and empathetic leader who will engage the Board, inspire a shared vision, empower staff and volunteers, and lead an organization where innovation and kindness go hand in hand. The Position Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer provides inspirational, values-driven leadership and strategic direction for Central Florida’s leading animal welfare organization. The CEO holds overall responsibility for mission advancement, organizational health, financial sustainability, and community impact across multiple locations. The CEO oversees adoption services, shelter medicine, public veterinary clinics, education and outreach programs, and administrative functions, while fostering strong partnerships across the animal welfare ecosystem. Working closely with the Board, the CEO ensures that strategy, operations, and culture are aligned in service of Pet Alliance’s mission. This individual is responsible for the overall management and operation of Pet Alliance in compliance with Board-adopted policies and with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and laws. Key Responsibilities Lead with Purpose: Provide continuity and stability while advancing a compelling vision for the organization’s future. Champion Lifesaving Work: Strengthen and expand adoption, veterinary care, behavior and training, and community-based programs. Advance Financial Sustainability: Lead fundraising strategy, major and planned giving, grants, and responsible fiscal stewardship. Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance, ensuring the organization's sustainability, fiscal health, and integrity. Build Relationships: Serve as a visible and trusted leader with the Board, donors, volunteers, partners, funders, and public officials. Invest in People: Foster a workplace culture rooted in learning, integrity, collaboration, and kindness; prioritize professional growth, retention, and succession planning. Elevate the Brand: Act as a compelling spokesperson locally, regionally, and nationally. Embrace Innovation: Anticipate trends in animal welfare, leverage technology, and champion data-informed decision-making. The Profile Pet Alliance seeks a seasoned, mission-driven executive with heart and discipline to lead. The ideal candidate is collaborative and resilient, with a passion for humane animal care and a track record of guiding organizations through growth and change. The successful candidate will provide leadership for operations and long-term sustainability while ensuring high standards of animal care, community engagement, and fiscal stewardship. They should have experience reporting to or working with a Board of Directors and fostering inclusive leadership to harmonize staff, the Board, and other constituents. Personnel management skills should include building trust, listening, giving feedback, boosting morale, delegating, and hands-on problem solving. Experience managing a multi-site organization is beneficial. As chief fundraiser and public ambassador, the CEO will inspire confidence among donors and partners while expanding sustainable revenue streams. The candidate will balance strategic vision with operational excellence and bring high emotional intelligence to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and shared purpose. Qualifications include exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to relate well to all constituencies. The individual should have demonstrated success in building and sustaining coalitions toward goals. The successful candidate will have significant financial management experience and a track record in fundraising, including securing major and planned gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Understanding nonprofit business principles, including budgeting, is necessary. The CEO will guide strategic planning, governance, and capital initiatives with the Board to position the organization for future growth. They should be a strong, trustworthy leader who values humility, honesty, integrity, and empathy, and will recruit and mentor high-performing staff and ensure programs are delivered humanely and effectively. We seek exceptional oral and written communication skills with a background in external relations, including media experience. The candidate should be credible, passionate, and respectful of diverse perspectives and groups with an interest in animal welfare, and motivated by the organization’s best interests and community presence. Minimum qualifications include at least 10 years of leadership experience in a complex nonprofit or community-based organization, a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent); an advanced degree is preferred. Prior experience in animal welfare or related field is desirable; CAWA certification is a plus. Key Leadership Qualities Visionary, compassionate, and inclusive leader Strategic thinker who balances mission with sustainability Skilled communicator who can build bridges across communities Dedicated advocate for animals and their well-being Salary & Benefits $200,000 - $250,000 plus comprehensive benefits package including a 4% matched 401(k) plan, and 100% paid coverage for basic healthcare plan. Equal Opportunity Employer: Pet Alliance is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Noetic Search, LLC