Philanthropy Director

Humanepro; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nevada Humane Society in Reno seeks a visionary Director of Philanthropy to lead donor engagement, fundraising strategy, and program growth. You will guide a high-impact team and partner with leadership to advance lifesaving work.

This full-time role offers a mission-driven environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities to deepen community impact through donor stewardship and strategic philanthropy efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the philanthropy team to advance the organization’s mission and ensure donor engagement at scale.
• Develop and execute fundraising strategies, donor stewardship programs, and major gift initiatives.
• Partner with senior leadership to align philanthropy goals with organizational strategy and commitments.

Job description

Job Description

Care for pets. Find them homes. Save lives. That's the mission at Nevada Humane Society.

We're a high-save organization helping nearly 34,000 animals in our community each year and caring for approximately 10,000 across both of our campuses. through sheltering, adoptions and community-centered programs and services that help find pets loving homes and keep them there. We are seeking a Philanthropy Directorto join our team at our RenoCampus. In this role, you'll provide daily care, support positive outcomes, and help match pets with the families who will love them for life.

At NHS, lifesaving work is powered by dedicated professionals. We support our team with competitive pay, meaningful benefits, and a workplace rooted in compassion, teamwork, and purpose.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As the Director of Philanthropy, you play a vital role in advancing Nevada Humane Society's mission to care for pets, find them loving homes, and save lives. Your leadership helps drive our values forward by guiding your team with compassion and purpose. In this role, you also partner with authorized personnel to make thoughtful employment decisions that align with our organizational goals - ensuring we remain compliant with policies, procedures, and employment laws while fostering a positive, mission-aligned workplace.

This is a full time job

Contact Information

Job Contact Details

Name: Melissa Davis

Title: Chief Philanthropy Officer

Telephone Number: 775-856-2000

Email Address: [e-mail]

Website: https://nevadahumanesociety.org/who-we-are/careers/