Careers with BFP

BFP is seeking a dedicated, experienced, assertive, and compassionate Executive Director who will maintain the integrity of BFP while working daily to ensure the organization is ever-expanding in doing as much as possible to end the animal testing business. Therefore, the role of the Executive Director at BFP requires a commitment to BFP’s mission and values. This person must also be not only comfortable, but enjoy the company of all animals, not just dogs and cats because BFP rescues other animals in need. The animal testing industry does not discriminate; it tests on animals like goats, sheep, horses, pigs, alpacas, and more. BFP has rescued and continues to rescue these animals and now has a sanctuary where many of them live.

The Executive Director must also be willing and able to travel. Traveling to the sanctuary in Oklahoma at least twice a year is also a requirement. Responsibilities will encompass the overall day-to-day functions and management of BFP’s personnel and functions and organization-wide support and collaboration regarding BFP activities and ongoing funding efforts. The Executive Director will also strategically contribute to the direction of the organization including development, fundraising, campaigning, programming, and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices. The candidate will provide strategic direction and leadership to the organization overall and to each individual with BFP. Candidates must be comfortable multitasking and are required to have previous experience in a related position in a non-profit and be passionate about animal welfare.

• Responsible for planning, organization, and direction of the organization’s operations, campaigns, programs, compliance and day-to-day functioning.
• Develop and implement consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting/metrics.
• Prepare accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate fundraising results, variances, and performance trends.
• Provide leadership to and manage the efforts of the entire staff to ensure appropriate support in all departments.
• Coordinate and lead annual budget reviews as well as annual 990 and audits.
• Retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing career coaching, growth, and personal development to employees.
• Ensure that services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
• Support the administrative needs of the President.
• Manage and train staff, including leading staff meetings and maintaining accurate human resources records across all functions. This involves employee recruitment, preparation of paperwork for new hires, new hire onboarding and training, compliance with all state and federal labor laws, scheduling and conducting employee reviews, contact person for employee issues, and updating and maintaining current job descriptions for all positions.
• Develop and maintain internal policies and procedures necessary for an efficient and effective working environment.
• Establish and maintain business standards for accuracy, productivity, and reliability.
• Prepare annual performance reviews and reevaluate processes.
• Ensure that regulatory compliance and legal rules are followed.
• Manage budget to align with goals of business.
• Manage all office equipment and technology, including scheduling maintenance and repairs when needed, troubleshooting basic technical issues with computers, phones, and internet; liaise with IT consultants and other vendors.
• Manage all supplies, vendor relationships, and communications.
• Manage volunteer resources and communications.
• Engage volunteers, donors, and sponsors throughout the year through events and regular communications.
• Manage and oversee campaigns and legislation with the President and others involved.
• Oversee and assist in managing rescues and transports with the Rescue Department.
• Engage with the President to identify and research potential funding sources; rescue efforts, prepare packets, background materials, and research to present to funders; Draft grant proposals, reports, and various correspondence for funders and be responsible for their timely submission.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure efficient processes.
• Other work-related duties as may be assigned.

Work Hours & Benefits:
Working at BFP is more than a career, it’s a lifestyle. Employees are committed to the mission of BFP and therefore work accordingly. This means that besides regular 9am-5pm weekly hours, the Executive Director will most likely also work some nights and weekends. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits to be discussed.

Executive Director Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills; written examples required.
• Exceptional people skills: outgoing, friendly, and engaging
• Ability to multi-task
• Takes initiative
• Is assertive and relentless in representing BFP’s mission
• Can work independently as much as collaboratively
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Enthusiastic
• Dynamic
• Flexible
• Organized
• Collaborative
• Experience running fundraising activities and events
• Relevant training, experience and/or certifications as a Non-Profit Executive Director
• Understands software programs and can easily adapt to new programs.
• Can manage Excel, MS, Dropbox, Google Docs, Quickbooks, and other systems with ease.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Non-Profit or Management preferred
• College degree required
• 5 or more years of non-profit leadership experience required
• 5 or more years of management or supervisory experience required
• Demonstrated experience in senior leadership positions
• Exceptional skills in strategic planning and business development
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams
• Quickbooks, Excel, MS, and other software platforms.

Ethical Requirements

• Vegan or Vegetarian and live a cruelty-free lifestyle.

Please submit your application through this listing at: info@bfp.org Submissions must include a cover letter and resume to be considered. The candidate’s role is to drive BFP’s success and make a positive impact on its mission!

BFP is seeking a dedicated, experienced, assertive, and compassionate Chief Development and Major Gifts Manager who will maintain the integrity of BFP while working daily to ensure the organization is ever-expanding in doing as much as possible to end the animal testing business. Therefore, this rile requires a commitment to BFP’s mission and values. This person must also be not only comfortable, but enjoy the company of all animals, not just dogs and cats because BFP rescues other animals in need. The animal testing industry does not discriminate; it tests on animals like goats, sheep, horses, pigs, alpacas, and more. BFP has rescued and continues to rescue these animals and now has a sanctuary where many of them live.

The candidate must also be willing and able to travel. Traveling to the sanctuary in Oklahoma at least twice a year is also a requirement.

Responsibilities will encompass the overall day-to-day functions and management of BFP’s ongoing funding efforts.

Candidates must be comfortable multitasking and are required to have previous experience in a related position in a non-profit and be passionate about animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, strengthen, and grow a generous community of major donors by developing a stewardship program through efforts such as major gifts, corporate support, special events, direct mail,website/email/social media campaigns, and one-on-one communications.
• Forge and maintain relationships and strategies to build the BFP’s visibility, impact, and financial resources.
• Work closely with staff to drive and deliver annual fundraising goals.
• Research, develop, and deliver a comprehensive grant calendar, ensuring consistent program development, narrative, and metrics that match the organization’s overall goals.
• Develop and execute a well-designed stewardship plan and oversee overall relationships for retention,renewal, and growth for all major donors.
• Strategize ways to cultivate existing relationships that encourage individuals to participate at new and increased levels, to involve their networks and to optimize their lifetime value as donors.
• Design and implement a planned giving campaign.
• Design and strategize Giving Tuesday and Year-End campaigns.
• Work closely with the Social Media Manager and Rescue Department daily.
• Establish contacts, build relationships, and present key asks to the business community to support aspects of Beagle Freedom Project’s mission.
• Lead and work closely with staff in researching and assessing potential donors, and help cultivate these new relationships.
• Train and mentor staff on donor relations, and communicate fundraising goals and progress throughout the entire organization.
• Develop innovative ways to effectively communicate the value of contributing to BFP, the impact the organization is making, and presenting tangible results.
• Develop key messaging and communications for promotion on various communication channels, including television, cable, radio, online and print to support BFP’s visibility and donor engagement.
• Track revenue and the associated metrics, and report this data to senior management.
• Manage all programs and campaigns and work on daily tasks related to same.

Work Hours & Benefits:

Working at BFP is more than a career, it’s a lifestyle. Employees are committed to the mission of BFP and therefore work accordingly. This means that besides regular 9 am-5 pm weekly hours, the candidate will most likely also work some nights and weekends. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits to be discussed.

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills; written examples required.
• Exceptional people skills: outgoing, friendly, and engaging.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Takes initiative.
• Is assertive and relentless in representing BFP’s mission.
• Can work independently as much as collaboratively.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiastic
• Dynamic
• Flexible
• Organized
• Collaborative
• Experience running fundraising activities and events.
• Relevant training, experience and/or certifications as a Non-Profit Development and/or Major Gifts Manager or Director.
• Understands software programs and can easily adapt to new programs.
• Can manage Excel, MS, Dropbox, Google Docs, Quickbooks and other systems with ease.
• Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Non-Profit or Management preferred.
• 5 or more years of non-profit leadership experience required.
• 5 or more years of fundraising and development for a non-profit experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in senior leadership positions.
• Exceptional skills in strategic planning and business development.
• Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
• Quickbooks, Excel, MS and other software platforms.

Ethical Requirements

• Live a cruelty-free lifestyle.

Please submit your application through this listing at: info@bfp.org. Submissions must include a cover letter and resume to be considered. The candidate’s role is to drive BFP’s success and make a positive impact on its mission!