Sean Hawkins, CAWA, CFRE
Chief Advancement Officer at Charleston Animal Society- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CFRE Certification
CFRE InternationalFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator
Society of Animal Welfare AdministratorsDec, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Charleston Animal Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Advancement Officer
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Feb 2020 - Present
Forge critical relationships to enhance Charleston Animal Society’s lifesaving impact by directing/planning annual/major fundraising campaigns. Provides strategic oversight for marketing and communications functions to achieve defined goals and empower a high-performing team that collaborates with board, staff, and key stakeholders to meet programmatic and philanthropic needs. Identify, cultivate, and steward high-level individual and corporate donors. • Orchestrated and produced the first Celebrity Paws in the Park, a mission-centric event in 2022 featuring Animal Planet star Travis Brorsen that raised $490K for Toby’s Anti-Cruelty Fund. Solicited and secured sponsorship from Crews Subaru of Charleston, Boehringer Ingelheim, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Roper St Francis Healthcare, and Fetch by the Dodo Pet Health Insurance. • Raised an unprecedented $550K for general operating expenses in the first year of establishing the Lifesaver’s Club, a multi-year annual giving event. • Organized and produced the 2021 Applause for Paws Gala, with key sponsorships from Blackbaud, PetPlan Pet Insurance and the Bank of America, raising record funds of $650K. • Creatively raised $439,316, the highest amount in 20 years, by moving to a virtual event due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic for the annual Chili Cook-off by involving and featuring CBS’ Lucky Dog star (Brandon McMillian). • Created the Rescue Brew Beer Contest with Palmetto Brewing Company, producing revenues of $75K in 2020 and $150K in 2021.
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Santa Maria Valley Humane Society
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Apr 2017 - Feb 2020
Planned, organized, and managed the Humane Society by framing a new vision, mission, and programs for the 35-year-old regional animal welfare organization. Created and implemented an Open Paw enrichment program embedded with behavioral science and minimum mental health requirements for shelter pets. Initiated community-driven mission-centric programs (off-site pet adoptions, running buddy programs) with Vandenberg Air Force Base, Santa Maria Fire Department, the YMCA, and Alan Hancock College. • Structured fundraising programs to increase donated revenues by 150% (from $600K to $1.5M) in two years, and increased adoption programs for dogs/cats from 493 in 2016 to 1320 in 2018 (167.75%) with a 98% live release rate. • Introduced a customer-centric program (Adopters Welcome Here) that increased monthly adoptions by 333% (from 30 to 130) and devised a Pet Safe program for animal victims of domestic violence in collaboration with Santa Barbara County District Attorney, Joyce Dudley. • Implemented the Benevon Model, a major donor program, to create the Animal Hero Club and develop corporate sponsorships programs with Nestle Purina, Boehringer Ingelheim, Honda, and Presqu’ile Winery.
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Second Chance Center for Animals
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Executive Director
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Feb 2016 - May 2017
Expanded animal welfare programs in the Grand Canyon region and Navajo Nation by recruiting business/community leaders to serve on the Board of Directors. Infused a fundraising program with major donors/corporate sponsorships and secured a $2.2M gift from a private family foundation of land and buildings. Overhauled accounting, internal controls, and financial audits to address specific issues, manage risks, and ensure the proper use of assets. • Executed an action plan resulting in gifting an animal shelter and property for a new government-run animal shelter program in Coconino County.
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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Philanthropy & Marketing
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2015
Rebranded SPCA of Central Florida, an 80-year-old animal welfare organization that is the largest in the region, under its new agency name, Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Cultivated multi-year partnerships with Walt Disney World Resorts, Reed Nissan, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Hard Rock Café, and MARS Veterinary and created an impactful individual donor educational program called “Dogs & Cats Matter. A Community Conversation” that culminated into an annual Humane Heroes Luncheon event. • Collaborated with the philanthropy team on executing Raiser’s Edge relations management software and with the marketing team on deploying Luminate, an online fundraising platform. • Rejuvenated the 23-year-old “Paws in the Park” pet walk event by creating effective strategies to maximize donations from corporate sponsorships and integrating the positive reinforcement of dog training content in partnership with the Animal Planet behavioral expert, Victoria Stilwell.
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American Humane
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creator & Executive Producer | Hero Dog Awards
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Aug 2011 - Oct 2012
Created and Executive Produced the Hero Dogs Awards contest/gala, and live-to-tape television event with celebrity talent including Betty White, Mickey Rooney, and Whoopie Goldberg. Negotiated and managed a national $3M sponsorship pipeline with Mars Petcare, State Farm Insurance, JetBlue’s JetPaws, and Zoetis Animal Health. Orchestrated unique sponsor and fundraising events at Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach, FL and Gotham Hall, New York City. • Facilitated negotiations for broadcast licenses with the Hallmark Channel for 2011, 2012, and 2013 Hero Dog Awards.
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Cesar's Way Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director, Millan Foundation
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Jun 2009 - Jul 2010
Charity partner of the “Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan” television series. Collaborated with Yale University and North Shore Animal League in creating the Mutt-i-grees® humane education curriculum. Established the Daddy Emergency Animal Rescue Fund, honoring Cesar’s dog Daddy, to provide financial assistance internationally to animals in crisis. Executive Producer for PSA series for “Dog Whisperer” for National Geographic Channel targeting Hispanics to encourage spaying and neutering of dogs and cats, produced with Lopez Negrete Communications.
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Animal Welfare Strategies
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Houston, Texas, United States
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Independent Contractor & Private Consultant
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2005 - 2010
• Projects included PetSmart Charities in the US and Summerlee Foundation in Mexico. • Projects included PetSmart Charities in the US and Summerlee Foundation in Mexico.
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Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, Inc.
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and Chief Executive Officer
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Jul 1985 - Jul 2005
Conceptualized, developed, and managed operations for HQHV Spay/Neuter and Animal Wellness stationary and mobile clinics in Texas (Houston, Dallas, San Antonio), New Mexico (Albuquerque), California (Los Angeles) and in Mexico (Juarez, Monterrey). Prepare and administer $4 million annual operating budget; participate in annual audit of agency funds. Responsible for re-branding and re-launch of corporate identity for twenty-year-old organization visible at www.snapus.org. Direct supervision of finance, operations, development, human resources and national community outreach departments, providing care to more than 50,000 families each year. Oversee 100 employees in the United States and Mexico. Coordinate service contracts with city, county, and state government agencies in the Caribbean, Mexico, and United States. Manage on-site activities during fundraising events and community-based media events. Formulate and implement health related public policy initiatives with government officials.
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The Fund for Animals
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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US Southwest Director
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1994 - 1999
• Working for Author & Humanitarian Cleveland Amory, oversaw Black Beauty Ranch animal sanctuary operations and coordinated animal protection legislation initiatives in Texas. • Working for Author & Humanitarian Cleveland Amory, oversaw Black Beauty Ranch animal sanctuary operations and coordinated animal protection legislation initiatives in Texas.
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Education
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1987 - 1989
University of Houston
Business Administration and Management, General -
1985 - 1987
Houston Community College
General Studies
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