Fundraising Board Member Application

We are currently looking for a professional with fundraising or grant writing experience to join our board of directors.

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly and other special meetings
  
• Strategic and organizational planning
  
• Know the organization’s mission, policies, programs, and needs
  
• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions
  
• Elect officers and identify new members with the ability and skills needed to support the organization
  
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the chief executive
  
• Serve as active advocates and ambassadors for the organization and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for the organization to advance its mission
  
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to develop collective action to fully achieve the organization’s mission

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field
• Year-long commitment with opportunity to renew
• Florida residency preferred
• Experience in animal or environmental welfare, nonprofit leadership, finance, or law preferred

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Meet Our Board

Heather Martin

President

​As VP, Operations for March of Dimes, Heather leverages her 20-years of multi-faceted executive experience to help solve complex business problems and drive organizational change. She was the Chief Operating Officer for a Boston-based non-profit for 18 years, a strategy consultant at IBM and a small business owner and has diverse skills in management, HR and leadership. Heather holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McGill University. When she's not working, there is a pretty good chance she's looking for a tennis ball that her rescue chiweenie, Solo, has knocked under the couch.

Cara Laurello

Vice President

​Cara has over 25 years of experience in the fields of Ethics & Compliance, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, predominantly in the life sciences industry.  She is currently an Ethics & Compliance leader at a global biopharmaceutical company.  Cara’s family wouldn’t be complete without their rescue dogs, Jagger and Lola, who share their personalities and affection with everyone they meet.

Jeremy Crawford

Secretary

​Jeremy is co-founder of Kōzē Brands, a pet accessories business and an entrepreneurial enthusiast at heart. He also has many years of experience in analytics, marketing, and supply chain management. Jeremy holds a Masters degree in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship and a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Temple University. He lives in Southern California with his wife, baby daughter, and their beloved goldendoodle.

Nick Santaferrara

Treasurer

​I was born and raised in Syracuse, NY where I attended LeMoyne college in which I double majored in Finance and Applied Management Analysis with a minor in Economics.  After college I have spent 16 years in the corporate Finance world with companies such as UPS, DOT Foods, and WYNIT Distribution.  Along the way I also worked with the Syracuse SPCA for 4 years which really cultivated my love for working with animals and giving back.  Currently,  my time is spent as the CFO for M&S Fire Protection in New York as well as operating a consulting business.  In my personal time I love playing and watching sports, weight training, and of course spending as much time as possible with the handsome guy in the photo.....my pup, Rocket J. Squirrel!

Kate MacFall

Board Member

A 13-year resident of Florida and long-time animal advocate, Kate MacFall became the Florida State Director of The Humane Society of the United States in April of 2012. Kate is a great fan of "bully breeds" and has also been a strong advocate for Florida's greyhounds for many years.

Cherie Fine

Board Member

Cherie Fine is a partner in the law firm of Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano, P.A. She is a double gator and has been on the board of the local Humane Society for over 10 years.

Paris Osaze-Allen

Board Member

My name is Paris Osaze-Allen. I am 26 years old. I have a Bachelors in Criminal Justice and a Masters in Science Management. I’ve been married for almost three years, and I have an eight year old daughter.