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<p>Dogstar Foundation, is a UK based charity with its NGO operating in Sri Lanka. Set up by Sam Green BEM and Mark Green in the late 2000’s, Dogstar Foundation has grown to be recognised charity and NGO operating from the Negombo region of Sri Lanka. </p>
Overview
Salary
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Location
United Kingdom, WC2A 2JR, United Kingdom
Expires
Expires at anytime
What will you be doing?
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our board members have one thing in common; a passion for animal welfare and volunteering their experience to enable the charity to help meet its expansion goals. We are well represented in the areas of Operational Management, Financial Governance, Employment / HR, Fundraising, Project Management, with a wealth of international welfare experience, and we now seek to build our board further.
Our Board members hold regular quarterly meetings, with regular interaction with the operational board members of the charity.
This is a vital role, helping ensure we can continue our support for our programs in Sri Lanka. As a trustee, you will have a real opportunity to offer your unique skill set to help the strategic progression of the charity supporting the CEO and UK / Sri Lanka based teams.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for individuals with an understanding and passion for animal welfare, ideally with experience in one of the following areas:
- Advice / Advocacy / Legal / Governance
- Digital Marketing / Corporate fundraising / Philanthropy
- International Veterinary experience / volunteering
- Board administration / planning
A Sri-Lankan background or in-country experience would be useful, although not essential.
What difference will you make?
DOGSTAR FOUNDATION activities focus on the welfare of owned, community and street dogs and cats in Sri Lanka, with canine/feline population control, rabies vaccination programs, feeding, veterinary care and education. Our charity is supported by major UK animal welfare charities and is regularly featured on digital media and even on Sri Lanka TV.
With an established fundraising team in the UK and operational NGO in Sri Lanka, we have grown to be a 7-figure income charity. As a recognised leader in modern animal welfare methodologies, our key operational members receive regular invitations to attend and deliver talks around the world at Veterinary, Welfare and One-Health conferences.
More information on DOGSTAR FOUNDATION can be found on our web site and also Facebook and Instagram.
Anything else...
Communication platforms such as WhatsApp, Email, Video Calls (Zoom,. Teams, Google) are used for regular contact
