Executive Director

Job Title: Executive Director

Organization: Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic (HARC)

Location: Apex, NC

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Board of Directors

Supervises: Veterinarians and Operations Team (10+ staff)

Travel: Local for conferences, partner visits, and events

Apply By: Open until filled

About Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic

We’re not your typical veterinary clinic. Harmony Animal Rescue Clinic (HARC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and North Carolina’s only veterinary practice dedicated solely to serving non-profit pet rescue organizations. Since our founding in 2020, we’ve delivered life-saving care that helps homeless dogs and cats get their shot at a forever home.

Our Impact at the time of this posting

• 120+ rescue organizations served
• 11,000+ animals treated
• 9,100+ surgeries performed

Visit www.harcnc.org to see what we’re all about.

About the Role

HARC seeks a bold, strategic, and mission-driven Executive Director to lead our next chapter of growth and impact. You’ll be the champion of our vision, the connector of our community, and the architect of our future. This is a unique leadership opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of nonprofit management, community partnerships, fundraising, and operations.

You’ll work hand-in-hand with HARC’s medical director, Board of Directors, and staff leadership team to steer the organization forward, scale our reach, and ensure that our clinical excellence continues to save lives every single day.

What You’ll Do

🚀 Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Drive long-term planning with the Board to fuel sustainable impact.
• Report regularly on our goals, finances, and progress.
• Lead annual strategy retreats and board development sessions.

🏥 Clinic Operations & Program Management

• Ensure high-quality, high-impact veterinary care across all services.
• Partner with our Medical Director to boost efficiency and service capacity.
• Track performance and implement quality assurance initiatives.

💸 Financial Management

• Manage a $500K+ annual budget with transparency and fiscal discipline.
• Lead vendor and cash flow management.
• Streamline operations without compromising care.

❤️ Fundraising & Development

• Lead and grow a diversified fundraising strategy.
• Personally steward major donors ($1,000+).
• Oversee grant writing and compliance ($75,000+ annually)
• Drive signature events, campaigns, and corporate partnerships.

📣 Marketing & Communications

• Be the voice of HARC: in media, online, and in the community.
• Guide brand strategy in collaboration with marketing partners.
• Develop messaging for crisis response, PR, and public engagement.

👥 Team Leadership & HR

• Attract and retain top-tier talent in a mission-first culture.
• Create professional development opportunities and manage performance.
• Shape and reinforce a values-driven workplace.

🐾 Rescue & Community Partnerships

• Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with rescue partners.
• Represent HARC at industry events, conferences, and policy roundtables.
• Expand networks with veterinary schools, government agencies, and advocacy coalitions.

What You Bring

Required

• 8+ years of non-profit leadership and fundraising experience in a mission-driven organization
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred or equivalent experience)
• Strong background in fundraising ($150,000+ annually)
• Proven experience managing teams of 10+ and budgets of $500K+
• Passion for animal welfare and nonprofit service
• Veterinary/animal welfare background

Skills & Strengths

• Visionary leadership and strategic planning
• Financial literacy and budgeting expertise
• Fundraising savvy and donor relationship-building
• Strong communicator, storyteller, and public speaker
• Operational and programmatic excellence
• Collaborative, values-based leadership style
• Emotional intelligence, adaptability, and grit

Bonus Points For

• CFRE or related fundraising certification
• Knowledge of animal advocacy and policy
• Familiarity with donor CRM and financial systems (specify tools used)

What You’ll Get

Salary: $75,000–$85,000 (based on experience and fundraising history) with earning potential of $100,000+ for achieving fundraising goals

Benefits:

• Health insurance reimbursement plan
• 15 PTO days (depending on experience) + 5 holidays
• Pet care perks
• Hybrid (onsite/remote) work options

The Work Environment

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM core hours
• Occasional evenings/weekends for events
• Work Culture: Collaborative, compassionate, mission-forward team culture

This is More Than a Job—It’s a Mission.

If you’re ready to lead meaningful change and expand access to veterinary care for rescue organizations, we want to meet you. Join us in building a future where every dog or cat has a shot at a second chance.