The Humane League

General

• Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) fundraising
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 high-net-worth individuals in the Western or Eastern United States
• Secure five- to six-figure gifts and create individualized annual donor engagement strategies
• Qualify, cultivate, and close major gifts for a forthcoming capital campaign
• Expand the donor base and secure meaningful multi-year commitments
• Prepare proposals and grant applications for major donors and foundations
• Partner with Finance to develop proposal budgets and grant reports
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new philanthropic relationships
• Build relationships within key donor communities, including Effective Altruism networks
• Develop donor recommendations involving legacy giving, foundation partnerships, and Donor Advised Funds
• Build and sustain trust-based donor relationships throughout the donor lifecycle
• Deliver tailored proposals, impact reports, and donor communications with Programs staff and senior leadership
• Maintain accurate donor database records
• Plan and execute donor cultivation and fundraising events, including in-person, conference, virtual, small-scale, and peer-to-peer events
• Partner with the Donor Care team to engage donor volunteers
• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership on high-level donor engagement strategies
• Prepare briefings, messaging, and solicitation plans for six- to seven-figure gifts
• Coach Programs staff and organizational leaders on donor communication and representation
• Represent THL’s mission, strategy, and impact to donors and external audiences
• Collaborate with Development colleagues to identify, qualify, and upgrade major-giving prospects
• Mentor and support the Philanthropy team and contribute to process improvements
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment
• Travel domestically and internationally at least four times per year and occasionally work nights and weekends
• Report to the Sr. Director of Global Philanthropy

Philanthropy Officer