Associate Vice President of Philanthropy

The Humane League; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Phone and internet stipend

Mend Your Heart Fridays

Professional development stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

The Humane League seeks an Associate Vice President of Philanthropy to lead THL's Development department’s global donor relations, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the AVP will help generate over half of THL's annual fundraising revenue and shape strategy for major, mid-level, and legacy giving programs.

Working with senior leadership, you will expand THL's philanthropy programs and ensure sustainable growth, while crafting

Qualifications

• Nine years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including major gifts fundraising at scale.
• Experience managing staff and leading a team.
• Proven ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth donors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global donor relations, including one-to-one cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Lead fundraising strategy and grow THL's philanthropy programs (Mid-level, Major, Legacy, Monthly giving).
• Develop donor messaging and secure large gifts for new initiatives and entities.

Skills

Donor relations

Major gifts

Fundraising strategy

Leadership

Staff management

Job description

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The Humane League in the search for an Associate Vice President of Philanthropy.

Description

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The Humane League in the search for an Associate Vice President of Philanthropy.

Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy will help lead The Humane League's (THL) Development department by overseeing its global donor relations work, including all one-to-one donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. The AVP will be responsible for generating over half of THL's annual fundraising revenue, and play a critical role in advancing sustainable, mission-aligned growth for a high-impact organization working to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

The AVP will oversee and expand THL's core philanthropy programs, including its Mended Heart Society (mid-level and major donors) and its Legacy Society (planned giving), while supporting the continued growth of The Heart Beat (monthly giving), particularly at the midlevel. It is anticipated that this role may play a key role in shaping fundraising strategy for a not yet-formed 501(c)(4) entity, ensuring distinct and separate direct fundraising and donor engagement for each entity. The AVP will maximize individual giving for the new 501(c)(4), which may include securing large, non-tax-deductible gifts and developing compelling donor messaging that is not reliant on tax incentives.

Working closely with the CEO, Senior Vice President, Development, and Senior Leadership Team, the Associate Vice President of Philanthropy will guide organizational fundraising strategy, strengthen individual donor relationships globally, and ensure THL's philanthropy program continues to grow in impact, sophistication, and effectiveness.

The Humane League started with a bunch of scrappy activists in Philadelphia—determined to expose the cruelty of their broken food system—has grown into an unstoppable movement. Today, they're a global force for animals, combining rigorous science, laser-like focus, and people power with the unwavering belief that animals deserve better. They've built a coalition that spans more than 70 countries. They've transformed how the world's biggest food companies treat animals. And they've proven that factory farming—an industrial system that's only existed for a century—can be dismantled.

The Humane League also knows that real change happens through collective action. That's why they founded the Open Wing Alliance—uniting 90+ organizations across 70 countries in the fight to protect animals. They provide grants, training, and strategic guidance that transform local advocacy into global power. While industrial agriculture spends billions maintaining the status quo, they achieve landmark victories through the exponential power of collaboration. Together, they're creating a movement no company or country can ignore.

At least nine years of experience in non-profit fundraising, including at least three years of experience in a major gifts fundraising program that raises at least $5,000,000 annually, is required for this position. Three years of experience managing staff and leading a team is also required.

The Humane League will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds.

The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $165,000. The Humane League offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, and a phone and internet stipend. They also offer all full-time employees Mend Your Heart Fridays (paid THL holiday on the last Friday of every month), an annual $1,000 stipend for professional development opportunities, and generous paid time off.

The Humane League is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at [e-mail] .