POSITION GUIDE. LOCATION: Telegraph Road, Suite 220 Bingham Farms, MI MISSION

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1 POSITION GUIDE POSITION: ORGANIZATION: President and CEO The Michigan Humane Society LOCATION: Telegraph Road, Suite 220 Bingham Farms, MI REPORTS TO: Board of Directors MISSION The mission of the Michigan Humane Society is to end companion animal homelessness, to provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to its care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values. BACKGROUND The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) has been serving the animals and people of metro Detroit and beyond since Founded on the principles of Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA in New York, MHS evolved into the organization it is today with three centers for animal care, each incorporating an adoption center and veterinary clinic. MHS adopts approximately 8,000 animals each year from these three facilities as well as programs in PETCO and PetSmart stores. For the past thirteen years, backed by a strong and supportive Board of Directors, Cal Morgan, former President and CEO, led MHS through tremendous growth, doubling the budget to its current operating level of $16 million,

2 increasing staff to 220 employees and adopting 100% of all healthy animals coming through its doors. A five-year strategic plan is now in its fourth year. The number one goal is to adopt not only the healthy animals but also those that need treatment before being adopted. The campaign GOING HOME is MHS multi-faceted drive to ensure that every potentially adoptable animal brought to the shelters finds a permanent, loving home. In addition to the very successful adoption program, MHS also provides among other programs: A cruelty hotline staffed by professional cruelty investigators; Full service veterinary clinics in all three facilities; Emergency rescue 365 days a year; Low-cost feline sterilization and more than 13,000 spay/neuter surgeries each year; Humane education for children teaching respect for animals; Legislative protection for animals throughout Michigan. THE OPPORTUNITY The important initiatives that MHS have begun under the former President s tenure need to continue. With such a strong start, the strategic plan goals need to be realized, especially the goal to find new homes for 100% of all healthy and treatable animals in its care. MHS has set 2020 as the target date to secure a home for these animals while simultaneously remaining an open admission organization. Further with the Enhanced Open Admissions intake program begun in 2013, more unwanted animals will be given a greater chance at adoption by allowing the owner to be an integral part of the surrender process, in fact, determining if there is a solution other than surrendering. This is a sweeping change at MHS and one that needs to continue and strengthen. MHS will break ground for its new Detroit facility within the next several months. The new President will be an integral part of the capital campaign and construction of the new facility.

3 THE POSITION Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President and CEO is responsible for the oversight of MHS, one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the United States, to include administration of all programs and services of the organization. The President and CEO is responsible for the strategic processes of the organization, managing and developing a talented staff of 220 and overseeing a $16 million budget and a reserve of approximately $10 million. The President and CEO serves as a non-voting member of the Executive Committee of the Board and supervises seven direct reports. The President is responsible for developing an organizational culture that empowers growth, appreciates staff and volunteers, respects people fairly and applies best practice business leadership and management skills. A demonstrated passion and working knowledge of programs and issues in the animal welfare field is preferred. It is expected that the individual will be one of the spokespersons for the agency and will be expected to be visible with donors, community leaders, the veterinary community, animal welfare advocates, government officials, media, volunteers and other key stakeholders to promote animal welfare and the mission of MHS. LEADERSHIP CORE COMPETENCIES Offer leadership to the Board of Directors in all its activities; provide direction toward the achievement of MHS mission, philosophy, and strategy; provide guidance, stability, support and collaboration to a staff of talented professionals; implement long-range and strategic plans to ensure that the goals and objectives of MHS are successfully achieved. Provide vision and direction for the future growth of programs, policies and procedures for MHS. Act as a resource for other humane organizations. FUND DEVELOPMENT Demonstrate development skills to reach a new population of major donors who can support a major and capital gifts initiative and continuing annual fund. Continue to develop and nurture past relationships with major donors including individuals, foundations and corporations. Develop new, creative fundraising opportunities with staff in order to secure MHS financial position. Strengthen planned giving programs thereby adding financial security to MHS endowment.

4 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY Oversee MSH budget and business plans and ensure sound fiscal management and capital allocation. Maintain and implement fiscal policies and procedures in accordance with board directives. Oversee and guide the policies for the investment of fiscal resources for the organization so as to achieve reasonable returns. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH Serve as one of the spokespersons for MHS and effectively represent its goals and mission to individuals, private foundations, government leaders, the media, sponsors and donors in order to attract the widest interest and support. Ensure that MHS is represented locally, regionally and nationally at coalitions, membership organizations and other humane field associations. Develop MHS legislative agenda and collaborate as necessary in order to promote animal welfare initiatives. ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Ensure that staff is well informed of decisions that affect them and the agency and ensure that those policies are explained and communicated clearly and concisely. Develop and implement procedures to ensure good management, administrative and fiscal practices; ensure that staff understands the vision and direction of MHS and that in return they will be able to develop and mature in their roles and responsibilities; lead by example and maintain the highest professional standards and practices for MHS. PROGRAM AND SERVICES DEVELOPMENT Establish short range objectives and work plans, research and evaluate potential programs for MHS in consultation with other staff, based on board-approved strategic plans and goals; develop and implement new programmatic activities as required by funding sources and by capitalizing on new opportunities for new service areas.

5 THE PROFILE A highly experienced leader and manager whose vision and passion for the humane and ethical treatment of animals is demonstrated in a long, successful track record of strong innovative and inclusive leadership that will facilitate open communication to harmonize staff, the Board and the other constituencies with whom he/she will interface. Demonstrated accomplishments in fundraising and financial management of a multi-million dollar budget. Experience in a senior leadership role where he/she has either reported directly to or worked closely with a Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will bring strong and successful leadership of an animal welfare/control agency or other nonprofit organization. The person we seek should demonstrate a balance between creative thinking and management acumen as well as the ability to assess and maintain policies and procedures for building an organization. The candidate should excel in planning, forecasting and determining courses of action. An exceptional communicator who can demonstrate a successful background in external relations as well as the internal organization, a person who is articulate and passionate about the humane treatment of animals and who welcomes and respects the multiple perspectives and groups that demonstrate an active interest in animal welfare. This individual has also demonstrated success in building and sustaining coalitions toward the achievement of goals. The candidate should also demonstrate an ability to address situational confrontation presented by issues faced by MHS. An understanding of business principles applied to a nonprofit enterprise, including a background of good budget management, is necessary. Personnel management skills that include an ability to work collaboratively, listen, provide feedback, build morale, delegate, roll up one s sleeves and make decisions are essential. The candidate should be motivated by the best interests of the organization, demonstrate success managing change, and be an exemplary manager of financial, capital and human resources. An undergraduate degree from a four-year college or university is required; a graduate degree is preferred. Evidence of a passionate commitment to the proper care of all animals is strongly recommended. CAWA credential is helpful. For more information, contact: Jane M. Luiso, Vice President Rhyan Zweifler, President Noetic Search Noetic Search Mobile: Mobile: jane@noeticexsearch.com rhyan@noeticexsearch.com