Director of Global Philanthropy (Major Gifts)

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit working to end the abuse of animals raised for food. Recognized as a Top Charity by Animal Charity Evaluators for multiple years running, we are regarded as one of the most effective animal protection organizations in the world. We are a high-impact, mission-driven team that uses our time, talent, and resources strategically to dismantle factory farming and create lasting change for farmed animals worldwide. We set bold goals, embrace continuous improvement, and hold ourselves accountable to the animals who depend on us. As a fully remote organization with 100+ staff across the globe, we collaborate across borders and with partner organizations to build a powerful, united movement for animals.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Drive transformational philanthropic investment to end factory farming worldwide. As Director of Global Philanthropy, you will play a pivotal role in driving THL’s global revenue growth, building deep and lasting donor relationships, and leading the strategy for a high-performing major gifts program currently raising $6M+ annually.

We are seeking an experienced philanthropy leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on fundraising expertise and is motivated by the opportunity to connect significant philanthropic investment to measurable global impact. This role offers the opportunity to lead and grow a high-performing major gifts program while personally cultivating relationships with donors whose support can help accelerate progress toward ending factory farming worldwide.

The Director of Global Philanthropy will serve as both a strategic leader and frontline fundraiser, partnering closely with senior leadership to deepen donor engagement, expand philanthropic investment, and strengthen THL's long-term fundraising capacity.

This is a full-time, remote position reporting to the Associate Vice President of Donor Relations. Domestic and international travel (approx. 3+ trips/year) is required, and occasional meetings with international donors may fall outside a typical 9–5 schedule, depending on your time zone.

This position is based in the United States. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Learn more about this role and meet some of the team in this video below or at the link! 

What You’ll Lead & Achieve

Major Gifts Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the strategy and performance of a major gifts program generating more than $6M annually, with responsibility for sustainable growth, donor retention, portfolio performance, and long-term 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.

High-Value Donor & Portfolio Management

• 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.

Data Strategy & Cross Collaboration

• 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.

In addition to the above essential job duties, other duties may be assigned as business needs arise. These may include non-essential, marginal job duties.

Required Skills & Experience

• 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 portfolio of major donors and securing significant philanthropic commitments, including six- and seven-figure gifts.

• 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 skills, with the ability to translate complex programs and outcomes into compelling donor narratives and effectively engage sophisticated philanthropic audiences, including donors who prioritize evidence-based impact.

• 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.

See the complete job description and impact opportunities here.

New candidates are welcome to apply as long as this job opening is listed on our website. If you are experiencing technical issues, please contact careers@thehumaneleague.org. Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English. All application questions and materials need to be submitted here through the application submission form; we do not accept applications through our careers email.

Hiring Timeline

This role will remain open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We may close the role once we begin advancing candidates through the hiring process. 

The hiring process includes:

• Phone Interview (via phone call)

• Interview (via video call)

• Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)

• Second Interview (via video call) 

• Reference Checks

Each stage is expected to last a week or two on average. For full details of our typical recruitment process, please review this document.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: Compensation for this role currently includes an 8.33% market premium adjustment in addition to base salary. The base salary range is $119,630–$138,737 annually, and the current total compensation range is $129,595–$150,294 annually. Market premium adjustments are reviewed twice per year and may be adjusted based on market conditions and organizational budget considerations.

At The Humane League, we are committed to fair, consistent, and transparent compensation. We use a structured job architecture and step system to determine salary based on a role’s scope and an individual’s total years of relevant experience. To ensure equity, we follow a no-negotiation policy for salaries. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or higher within their job level are awarded a “Senior” title designation.

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, paid sick leave, a 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, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!

Equal Employment Opportunity

THL is an equal opportunity employer. THL does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected classifications, including but not limited to race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. THL is committed to the importance of non-discriminatory practices within the nonprofit sector, as well as all workplace environments, and strongly encourages all interested candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodations

The Humane League is committed to fully supporting all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THL provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws throughout the hiring process and employment if hired. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the People team at accommodations@thehumaneleague.org to initiate the interactive process. THL complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, and all other applicable state and local laws.

AI Policy

Original work and thought are essential in the hiring process and allow us to evaluate you based on your own skills and competency. Therefore, the use of artificial intelligence (ChatGPT, Gemini, Rytr, Google Assistant, etc) to generate responses is strictly prohibited. By submitting this application you agree to comply with our AI Policy. Violations of this policy in any part of the recruitment process will result in being dismissed from consideration. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.