Director of Global Philanthropy
The Humane League
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $119,630 - $138,737 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Drive transformational philanthropic investment to end factory farming worldwide.
- Own the strategy and performance of a $6M+ major gifts program, with responsibility for growth, retention, and donor engagement.
- Set strategy for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors giving $10,000–$1,000,000+, connecting donor priorities to THL’s programs to maximize global impact.
- Manage and mentor a team of 3 Philanthropy Officers, fostering a culture of inclusion, accountability and continuous learning.
- Partner with program staff to create donor engagement plans, impact reports, proposal materials, and stewardship pathways.
- Manage a personal portfolio of high-value major donors and prospects, developed in partnership with Development Leadership.
- Partner with the CEO and senior leadership on high-stakes donor meetings, advising leadership on donor dynamics, philanthropic trends, and strategic opportunities.
- Build long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutional funders.
- Partner with Development Operations and IT to optimize the use of THL’s CRM (EveryAction) to manage portfolios, track performance, and advance donors through the pipeline.
- Collaborate with IT to develop dashboards and KPIs that inform forecasting and long-term revenue planning.
- Partner with Finance, Operations, and Legal to ensure compliance and ethical fundraising practices, and steward donor trust.
- Collaborate with Programs staff to identify funding needs and develop strategies that secure long-term support for THL’s priorities and maximize impact.
- Support fundraising events, donor briefings, donor travel, and cultivation opportunities, representing THL at key conferences and events.
Requirements
- 9+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including 5+ years of major gifts experience.
- Experience within a major gifts program raising at least $5M annually.
- Demonstrated success managing a personal portfolio generating $1M+ in annually from individual donors with proven ability to cultivate and steward major donors and philanthropic partners with professionalism, discretion, and authenticity.
- 3+ years of direct staff management, with a track record of developing high-performance teams.
- Adept at long-term planning, analyzing fundraising data, spotting trends, and setting benchmarks for success with experience using CRMs (EveryAction or similar).
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, able to craft compelling donor narratives and engage audiences including Effective Altruists.
- Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable, with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
- Comfort operating in global philanthropic contexts and aligning fundraising strategies with THL’s international programs and priorities.
Benefits
- full medical coverage
- optional dental and vision packages
- paid sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching
- pet care & Rx discount plans
- working from home
- up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
- wellness benefits
- paid holidays
- flexible vacation time
- professional development
- supportive environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
nonprofit fundraisingmajor gifts programportfolio managementdonor engagementfundraising data analysislong-term planningproject managementcultivating major donorsstewarding major donors
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsadaptabilityproactivityattention to detailteam developmentprofessionalismdiscretionauthenticity