Opportunities From: Spark

OutPaws is in search of talented, creative and committed board members. OutPaws' Sweet Home Sanctuary is a non-profit farm animal sanctuary located in Peyton, Colorado.

Are you passionate about helping animals and have strong professional credentials or a network that can benefit a fast-growing nonprofit organization? OutPaws is currently recruiting new volunteer board members to fill critical roles within our organization.

If you are interested in either of the volunteer board positions described below, please submit a letter of interest and resume:

General Benefits of Board Membership:

·        Contribute to a cause you care about in a high-impact way. Serving on the board of OutPaws gives you the ability to significantly impact the lives of hundreds of homeless, abandoned 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 and committee volunteers, and the organization’s funders, donors and corporate partners will considerably expand your personal and professional network.

General Requirements:

·        Board members serve terms of three years (with a probationary 3 month initial period); board members may serve consecutive terms.

·        Board members are required to attend all board meetings (one per month) and are required to “attend” email Board meetings to address specific issues at hand.

·        Board members must maintain knowledge of the organization and personal commitment to its goals and objectives.

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Specifically, OutPaws is seeking candidates for the following board positions:

Fundraising Committee Lead

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·        Ability to access, build and leverage a network of donors and sponsors

·        Fundraising experience and/or sales experience a plus

·        Self-starter with leadership skills

·        Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain the organization’s mission and programs

·        Knowledge of grant-writing, a plus, but not a requirement

·        Excellent organizational skills with strong follow-through

·        Willingness to ask for money

Treasurer, Finance Committee Lead

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·        Experience with nonprofit accounting and financial management

·        Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain nonprofit finance policies and procedures to the Board

·        Experience with developing an operational budget, and expertise in tracking and reporting income and expenditures to a budget

·        Knowledge of state and federal nonprofit compliance requirements and ability to fulfill reporting obligations

·        Presentation of monthly financial reports at board meetings

Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·        A dynamic individual who is intelligent, resourceful and proactive

·        A current or retired marketing/PR professional or a student actively enrolled in final years of studies in PR or marketing

·        Skills and experience with social media including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

·        Ability to manage and coordinate other volunteers to accomplish targeted programs

·        Self-starter with leadership skills

Do you want to impact the lives of rescue animals in a substantial way? OutPaws' Sweet Home Sanctuary is an 80-acre farm animal sanctuary with over 100 farm animal residents.  We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working outside on projects like building out fences, cleaning animal areas, building enrichment toys and feeding areas for animals, putting together kits for coops, hutches, etc., working with a team to construct, insulate, and improve animal habitats.  Experience is great, but not required. Come enjoy working around animals while helping to create a happily ever after for our residents. Complete a Volunteer Application on our website at outpaws.org/volunteer