Also called: Humane Society CEO, SPCA President
Leads a large animal welfare nonprofit or national advocacy group.
Sets strategy for a network of shelters, raises millions from donors, testifies before legislators about puppy mill laws, and leads emergency responses when disasters displace thousands of pets.
Estimate; varies hugely with organization size.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's or master's in nonprofit management or a related field plus 15+ years of experience.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school, On-the-job training. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Animal Science, Nonprofit Management, Biology.
Growing about average. Few positions.
Low risk for 10 years. AI drafts reports and fundraising appeals; leading a national group, big donors and public trust stay human.
Classes: Speech & debate, Business or economics, Biology, English composition.
Official data: O*NET occupation 11-1011.
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