Warning: This listing is no longer actively maintained. The information below is likely to be out of date.

Agency Information

Agency: Cocheco Valley Humane Society Incorporation Year: 1984 Annual Budget: $500,000 to $999,999 Board Meetings Held: Monthly Current Board Size: 14 Number Paid Staff: 20 Number Volunteer Staff: 250 Primary Group(s) Served: Adults (26-54) Children (5-12) Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Women Military Men Students Young Adults (18-25) Low-income / Poverty People with Disabilities Abused / Battered Law Offenders Disaster Victims Homeless Board Meeting Time: Evening Number of meetings per year: 12 Fundraising/financial expectations of board members: Board members are asked to provide contacts and introductions and where appropriate solicit direct donations and sponsorships of events. We recently had a consultant present gift solicitation information and techniques to the board, many who are newer members. All of this is done under the direction of an experienced (20 years) development director.

Position Information

Primary Contact: View all agency contacts Position title: Board Position Description: CVHS is looking for board members who can provide contacts and influence in the community and who bring various business skills to the shelter. These may include finance, legal, public relations, marketing, communications, computers, etc. Since CVHS is building the skills on its current board, we are open to speaking with any community member who feels they may be able to help us grow and move the shelter to the next level. Day, time, place of board meetings:: 4th Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Board is currently considering a change to an earlier time. Languages: English Skills and Expertise: Accounting / Auditing Advertising Banking / Finance Computers / Technology Construction Education Finance/Investment Human Resources Insurance Legal Services Marketing / Sales Media Public Relations Written Communications Environment and Animals: Animal Protection Public, Societal Benefit: Advocacy

The inclusion of any organization or person in this database does not constitute a representation, warranty, or endorsement with respect to the competence, suitability, or reliability of such organization or person by United Way of the Greater Seacoast; nor does United Way of the Greater Seacoast sponsor or endorse any third-party web site. Legal Notices