The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead to join our DEI Committee! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) . We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all‐volunteer board and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.
As a member of the DEI Committee, the DEI Volunteer Lead will have the opportunity to evolve and implement SASF’s overall DEI strategy .
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in partner relations , ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. Th is position will support in developing partnerships with organizations that support the populations we serve , ensuring Seattle’s diverse communities remain centered in our work . Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to listen well across a diverse set of perspectives as well as demons tr ates understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion subject matter and ability to approach DEI through an intersectional lens are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our development , events and marketing teams to ensure our donors and vendors align to our values as an organization .
Responsibilities of Committee Members:
Support in the planning and execution of SASF’s DEI strategy across board committees
Review and vet existing donor and vendor relationships to ensure values alignment
Actively and continuously identify community partnerships supporting diverse business owners and the larger community we serve (businesses, non-profits, volunteer groups , etc . )
Identify and manage relationship with vendor to host consultant-led DEI training
Track and analyze metrics, provide reporting on growth and engagement
Have fun with us helping shelter pets!
Qualifications:
P rofessional or volunteer experience in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion .
Experience volunteering for a nonprofit preferred, not required .
A positive attitude and genuine desire to make a difference for Seattle’s shelter pets and their people .
Time commitment: 3 to 5 hours per week, on average.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please email your resume to SASF’s Governance Committee at governance@seattleanimalshelterfoundation.org .
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The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, with a strategic focus in establishing inclusive recruitment and retention initiatives. SASF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for paid and volunteer positions will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, political ideology, protected veteran status, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.
PO Box 99006, Seattle, WA 98139, US
In 2010, the Seattle Animal Shelter and a committed group of volunteers recognized that there were certain needs beyond the scope of what the City could fund. To better address these needs, the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) was formed. SASF raises critical funds to help enrich the lives of Seattle’s animals and empowers volunteers and the local community to become part of the effort.
In 2010, the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) and a committed group of volunteers recognized that there were certain needs above and beyond what the City of Seattle could fund. To better address these needs, the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) was formed.
SASF is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board that is dedicated to enriching and enhancing the lives of animals in the care of SAS. Thousands of dogs, cats and critters are helped every year and this support is made possible through generous donors and committed volunteers.
By raising these critical funds, SASF contributes to the health and wellbeing of Seattle’s homeless animals by funding life changing programs and services led by SAS. We invite volunteers and the local community to be part of the effort, and if you are already a supporter, thank you for putting the animals first.
Seattle, WA 98119
August 11, 2024
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