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Work with the CGO, CPO, COO, CCO, VP, Partnerships, and relevant agency partners to refine the American Humane Society brand architecture, vision, and strategy – partnering with program leads across the organization to refine product value proposition, establish product-market fit, design brand pillars that support our programmatic offerings and program sales value propositions. Ensure partnership execution contributions/ commitments meet or exceed expectations of partners and internal teams by supporting logistical execution of all marketing partnership logistics – gather relevant assets, implementation details, recap reporting and optimization of meaningful marketing metrics to be tracked through the cycle of the partnerships.

American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President, Marketing to steward and elevate the integrity of both the American Humane Society (AHS) and Global Humane Society (GHS) brands. This leader will drive the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies that advance critical organizational priorities, strengthen national leadership as the country’s first animal welfare organization, and support continued international expansion. This role offers the opportunity to shape the voice and visibility of a mission-driven organization at a pivotal moment of growth, ensuring brand consistency, relevance, and impact across all markets. The Vice President will be based in a hybrid capacity in our Washington, DC office and reports directly to the Senior Vice President & Chief Growth Officer. For nearly 150 years, American Humane Society (AHS) has led the way in protecting animals and strengthening the bonds between animals and people. We respond first when animals need rescue, shelter, or protection. Through our groundbreaking programs – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” certification in Hollywood to our farm and conservation welfare standards – we set the highest level of care and compassion in animal protection. Working at AHS means being part of something bigger. With offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, we provide a supportive, professional environment where your work makes a real difference in animals’ lives.  American Humane Society is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Position Summary: The Vice President, Marketing (VP) is responsible for the evolution and integrity of the American Humane Society (AHS) and Global Humane Society (GHS) brand and the development and deployment of marketing strategies to achieve the critical business objectives for the first animal welfare organization in the country as well as position the organization for international growth. The VP will play a critical leadership role in defining the American Humane brand blueprint for the future, developing a strategy that defines how we go to market, redefining our value proposition, identifying target audiences, amplifying our partnerships, and driving best-in-class creative. The VP will oversee, grow, and improve the awareness, interest and ranking of American Humane’s brand. This critical role will determine long and short-term objectives, develop strategies to achieve those goals, and ensure the marketing team stays focused and executes high value/impact activities. The VP will lead the analytical, creative and digital elements of marketing including brand and positioning, building advocacy and influencers, content marketing, market analytics, program sales, and fundraising support and lead generation.  They serve as the steward of the organization’s brand by providing strategic oversight of the marketing team and working cross-functionally, to ensure seamless integration of strategies and goals for the organization.  Working in collaboration with the Chief Communications Officer (CCO), the VP will ensure maintenance of the organization’s brand guidelines are inclusive of its visual identity, naming architecture, position, pillars and voice. The VP provides leadership and direction over traditional marketing channels, digital marketing, creative services, and partnership and sales marketing.  This role reports directly to the SVP & Chief Growth Officer and works closely and collaboratively with the President & CEO, EVP, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Program Officer, CCO, VP, Partnerships and senior leadership across the organization.  Responsibilities: Marketing Strategy, Vision and Leadership: <ul><li>Reimagine and implement a strategic marketing vision that embraces an integrated marketing approach, that positively builds the brand through awareness and engagement with American Humane Society’s programs. Promote and protect the American Humane Society brand and message; broaden awareness and visibility of American Humane Society's programs and priorities across key audiences; and, alongside key fundraising and program team members, enhance and grow American Humane Society’s base of donors and program customers. </li></ul><ul><li>Work with the CGO, CPO, COO, CCO, VP, Partnerships, and relevant agency partners to refine the American Humane Society brand architecture, vision, and strategy – partnering with program leads across the organization to refine product value proposition, establish product-market fit, design brand pillars that support our programmatic offerings and program sales value propositions.  </li></ul><ul><li>Support American Humane Society’s CCO and CEO on PR and executive visibility plans. </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure high-quality KPIs are set and employed to gauge the effectiveness of marketing across the organization and within partnership deliverables in meeting American Humane Society’s brand and program goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Drive the development of “always on” and seasonal/trend-driven marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, consideration, and conversion. </li></ul>Digital Marketing: <ul><li>Lead all digital marketing/channels and collaborate with CCO and Director, Digital Fundraising to build plans consistent across the organization. </li></ul><ul><li>Evaluate and enhance all of American Humane Society’s owned properties including web, digital, graphic design, social media and marketing efforts with a broad focus on growing the organization’s brand and awareness.  </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee the planning execution and optimization of all digital marketing campaigns across various channels, such as SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, display advertising and content marketing, aimed at a wide range of prospective audiences. </li></ul><ul><li>Drive acquisition efforts by formulating website optimization tactics, increasing the ability to generate new donors and customers.  </li></ul><ul><li>Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of digital marketing initiatives, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement. </li></ul><ul><li>Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital marketing to ensure AH is at the forefront of innovation in its overall marketing and brand growth efforts. </li></ul><ul><li>Develop and manage the digital marketing budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to maximize ROI. </li></ul>Partnership and Program Marketing: <ul><li>Spearhead the development of marketing strategies for both development and program portfolios, including product positioning and naming, target audience(s), creative development, launch timing and channel approach.  </li></ul><ul><li>Working collaboratively with program and development leadership, conduct and utilize research, data analytics, market trends and environmental factors to uncover insights and leverage them in actionable ways to achieve organizational and programmatic growth goals. </li></ul><ul><li>Oversee and create opportunities to provide best-in-class stewardship to corporate and foundation partners. Ensure partnership execution contributions/ commitments meet or exceed expectations of partners and internal teams by supporting logistical execution of all marketing partnership logistics – gather relevant assets, implementation details, recap reporting and optimization of meaningful marketing metrics to be tracked through the cycle of the partnerships. </li></ul><ul><li>Leverage partner relationships with intent to advance American Humane Society’s brand recognition and owned marketing campaigns. </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate with development and program leadership in the creation and execution of brand partnership opportunities that will help us reach new audiences and enhance our brand positioning. </li></ul>Communications: <ul><li>Work collaboratively with the Chief Communications Officer to ensure voice and brand consistency across the work of the organization. </li></ul>Program Leadership & Business Development: <ul><li>Work collaboratively with program heads and staff in charge of business development for individual program areas to ensure brand consistency across the organization. </li></ul>Events: <ul><li>Work in collaboration with events function to ensure brand consistency in all organizational events. </li></ul>Team and Budget Management: <ul><li>Oversee the day-to-day activities of the marketing function including budgeting, planning, and staff development, and as needed supervise contracted marketing projects and manage relationships with associated vendors/agencies. </li></ul><ul><li>Build and lead a team of marketers in the development of go-to-market strategies and tactics designed to grow the American Humane Society brand while acquiring new donors, improving audience engagement, and increasing renewals. </li></ul><ul><li>Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals. </li></ul><ul><li>Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that emphasizes learning and a commitment to excellence through a supportive and collaborative approach.  </li></ul><ul><li>Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as requested. </li></ul>Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree  </li></ul><ul><li>10-15 years’ experience in a marketing leadership role required.  </li></ul><ul><li>Preference will be given to candidates with national non-profit experience and a strong background in digital marketing. </li></ul><ul><li>Deep experience building and managing a marketing team in the nonprofit space (ideally within animal welfare, or other relevant fields) or a campaign-driven organization and with proven metrics around building a global voice for an organization across key audiences. </li></ul><ul><li>Experience developing brand architecture and product positioning within the digital landscape, bridging together consumer data, competitive/trend analysis, and creative vision. </li></ul><ul><li>Excellent verbal/written communications are assumed, as is a knowledge of design, digital and social media platforms, and multimedia campaigns and implementation.  </li></ul><ul><li>Able to work well both independently, with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as part of a team. </li></ul><ul><li>Highly skilled at building internal and external relationships.  </li></ul><ul><li>Exhibits sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to shift gears quickly and manage multiple priorities. </li></ul><ul><li>Understanding of corporate partnerships, cause marketing best practices and BBB guidelines </li></ul><ul><li>History of supervision and/or mentorship roles. </li></ul><ul><li>A passion for the American Humane Society mission and the animals and people we serve. </li></ul><ul><li>Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. </li></ul>Direct Reports: <ul><li>Senior Director, Marketing and contributes to the overall structure and leadership of the marketing team </li></ul>Physical Demands and Work Environment: <ul><li>Position based in the DC Metro area with a hybrid work schedule based on organizational policy, need and manager discretion. </li></ul><ul><li>Ability to travel, estimated 25%, and work some evenings and weekends. </li></ul><ul><li>Must be comfortable with occasional animals in the office or at work related events. </li></ul><ul><li>While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly be required to: </li></ul><ul><li>Look at and work on a computer screen for extended periods of time, </li></ul><ul><li>Talk, hear and exchange information over the telephone, virtually and in person. </li></ul>American Humane Society’s core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane Society’s core values:  <ul><li>Compassion – Being kind and caring in our interactions with others.  </li></ul><ul><li>Accountability - Holding ourselves to the highest standards. Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behavior, and decisions.  </li></ul><ul><li>Respect for All – Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms.  </li></ul><ul><li>Loyalty to Mission – Staying focused on our purpose and our mission – our nation’s most vulnerable depend on us.  </li></ul><ul><li>Sustainability - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future.  </li></ul><ul><li>Honesty, Integrity, Trust – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another.  </li></ul>American Humane Society (AHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive workplace where our work makes a real difference in animals' lives Job Details:<ul><li>Title: Vice President, Marketing</li><li>Type: Exempt, Full-Time, 40 hours</li><li>Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC</li><li>Compensation: up to $200,000</li></ul>Powered by JazzHR

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Brand Strategy

Budget Management

Budgeting

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Campaigns

Channel Marketing

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Conservation

Continuous Improvement

Contract Management

Creative Services

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Donor Program

Email Marketing

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Product Naming

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Return on Investment (ROI)

Sales

Sales Support

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Social Media

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Sustainability

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American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking an experienced Director, Program Operations to provides strategic operational leadership for American Humane Society’s (AHS) No Animals Were Harmed® (NAWH) Certification Program. Operational, Financial & Administrative OversightOversee administrative and operational functions for the program, including scheduling, pre-production, marketing coordination, IT systems, legal contracts, and reporting; with opportunities over time to take on increasing responsibility in field operations and post-production/certification review.

American Humane Society (AHS) is seeking an experienced Director, Program Operations to provides strategic operational leadership for American Humane Society’s (AHS) No Animals Were Harmed® (NAWH) Certification Program. This position will be hybrid based at the LA office and reports directly to the Vice President, No Animals Were Harmed program.    For nearly 150 years, American Humane Society (AHS) has led the way in protecting animals and strengthening the bonds between animals and people. We respond first when animals need rescue, shelter, or protection. Through our groundbreaking programs – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” certification in Hollywood to our farm and conservation welfare standards – we set the highest level of care and compassion in animal protection. Working at AHS means being part of something bigger. With offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, we provide a supportive, professional environment where your work makes a real difference in animals’ lives.  American Humane Society is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Position summary:   The Director, Program Operations provides strategic operational leadership for American Humane Society’s (AHS) No Animals Were Harmed® (NAWH) Certification Program. Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Vice President, No Animals Were Harmed™ (VP), this role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day program operations, including the scheduling, financial and administrative functions, and stakeholder engagement. The Director, Program Operations plays a critical role in ensuring the credibility, consistency, and global reach of the NAWH certification by aligning operational excellence with the highest standards of animal safety and welfare. Serving as both an internal leader and external ambassador, this position works closely with entertainment industry partners, production companies, animal trainers, grantors, regulators, and internal functional teams to advance AHS’s mission of protecting animals everywhere. Responsibilities: Program Leadership & Strategy<ul><li>Partner with VP and other senior leadership to support the overall vision, management, and growth of the NAWH Certification Program.</li><li>Oversee daily program operations, ensuring effective production monitoring and program administration.</li><li>Contribute to the development, refinement, and consistent application of internal systems, technologies and program policies and protocols.</li><li>Identify opportunities for operational improvement, innovation, and ways to support the program’s global growth needs.</li></ul> Operational, Financial & Administrative Oversight<ul><li>Oversee administrative and operational functions for the program, including scheduling, pre-production, marketing coordination, IT systems, legal contracts, and reporting; with opportunities over time to take on increasing responsibility in field operations and post-production/certification review.</li><li>Lead budget development, financial management, and reporting in collaboration with program staff and AHS’s Accounting and Finance team.</li><li>Assist with the management and reporting of grants and other funding sources supporting the program.</li><li>Provide leadership during grant and organizational audits.</li><li>Work collaboratively with program functional area leaders to develop and maintain systems for accurate data collection, reporting, quality assurance, and compliance tracking.</li><li>Evaluate program operations and workflows to identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen efficiency, and improve overall program effectiveness; lead implementation of related policy, process, and best-practice enhancements.</li><li>Track, analyze, and leverage program data and performance metrics to inform continuous improvement, support strategic decision-making, and strengthen staff development.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional partners to translate operational insights into actionable enhancements that improve consistency, accuracy, and program impact.</li><li>Ensure operational readiness in a fast-paced, high-volume, and deadline-driven environment.</li></ul> Staff Leadership & People Management<ul><li>Supervise, coach, collaborate with and support program staff across various functional areas in hybrid and remote work environments.</li><li>Manage and develop a high-performing team to drive consistent implementation of program policies and practices while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, quality and operational excellence.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Human Resources to conduct staff planning, address performance and disciplinary matters, and identify and deliver staff training as needed.</li></ul> Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations<ul><li>Build and maintain strong working relationships with production companies, studios, unions, guilds, animal trainers, and other industry partners.</li><li>Serve as a representative and ambassador for AHS and the NAWH program at industry/funder meetings, events, and panels as needed.</li><li>Support external communications by partnering with Communications, Marketing, and Legal teams to provide information for public/media inquiries and thought leadership initiatives. </li><li>Address compliance concerns and stakeholder issues with professionalism, discretion, diplomacy, and fairness.</li></ul> Certification Compliance & Integrity (area for growth and development over time)<ul><li>In collaboration with the VP, progressively build knowledge of certification standards and processes to support the consistent, transparent, and fair application of requirements that protect the integrity and reputation of the NAWH mark.</li></ul> Essential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:<ul><li>Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience leading program operations within a nonprofit or related setting, including at least 2 years of staff supervision and oversight of complex, high-volume programs.</li><li>Strong financial acumen, including the ability to provide oversight and develop detailed understanding of the program’s budget, financial reporting, and grant management.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in related field or an equivalent of education, lived experience, and relevant professional experience will be equally considered.  </li><li>Knowledge of animal welfare practices and/or familiarity with the entertainment and film industry would be highly valuable in this role.</li><li>Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.</li><li>Exceptional written, verbal, active listening and interpersonal communication skills.</li><li>Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.</li><li>Strong judgment, decision-making skills, and capacity for diplomacy and collaboration.</li><li>Willingness and ability to work extended or non-traditional hours as needed.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to AHS’s mission and values.</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); able to quickly learn and adapt to new software or database systems.</li></ul> Direct reports:  <ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Sr. Manager, Program & Accounting Operations; Sr. Manager, Scheduling; Pre-Production Manager; two administratively focused Certified Animal Safety Representatives.</li></ul> Physical demands and work environment: <ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Position will be a hybrid of office/telework with the position based out of the Studio City, CA office location and regular telework schedule based on organizational policy, need, and manager discretion.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Must be comfortable with animals, especially dogs, in the office and at events.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Minimal travel required, with some occasion to travel domestically for organizational events/meetings.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Must have ability to work and respond to staff or situations outside of traditional office hours as needed.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly be required to:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Look at and work on a computer screen for extended periods of time,</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Talk, hear and exchange information over the telephone, virtually and in person.  </li></ul></li></ul>American Humane Society’s core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane Society’s core values: <ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Compassion – Being kind and caring in our interactions with others. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Accountability - Holding ourselves to the highest standards. Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behavior, and decisions. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Respect for All – Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Loyalty to Mission – Staying focused on our purpose and our mission – our nation’s most vulnerable depend on us. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Sustainability - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Honesty, Integrity, Trust – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another. </li></ul>American Humane Society (AHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive workplace where our work makes a real difference in animals' lives.  Job Details:<ul><li>Title: Direct, Program Operations</li><li>Type: Full-Time/Exempt</li><li>Location: Hybrid, Studio City, CA </li><li>Compensation: $120,000+</li></ul>Powered by JazzHR

Director, Program Operations

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Accreditation Standards

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Coaching

Communication Skills

Data Collection

Data Quality

Database Technology

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Entertainment and Media

Film

Finance

Financial Administration

Financial Management

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Functional Programming Languages

Funding

Grant Administration/Management

Grant Audit

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Legal

Legal Reports

Maintain Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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Operations

Operations Management

Organizational Skills

People Management

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Policy Implementation

Process Development

Production Control

Production Management

Program Evaluation

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With a particular focus on broadening the principal gift donor base, the CDO will cultivate their own portfolio of high-level donor relationships and serve as a collaborative and strategic partner to the development team to leverage the fundraising program as a pipeline for growing donor support from annual to major to principal gift levels. The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for forging key relationships to build American Humane Society’s visibility, impact and financial resources with the primary objective of driving revenue to attain aggressive organizational growth goals, in line with the organization’s 2030 Strategic Plan.

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) is responsible for forging key relationships to build American Humane Society’s visibility, impact and financial resources with the primary objective of driving revenue to attain aggressive organizational growth goals, in line with the organization’s 2030 Strategic Plan.  For nearly 150 years, American Humane Society (American Humane) has led the way in protecting animals and strengthening the bonds between animals and people. We respond first when animals need rescue, shelter, or protection. Through our groundbreaking programs – from our “No Animals Were Harmed®” certification in Hollywood to our farm and conservation welfare standards – we set the highest level of care and compassion in animal protection. Working at American Humane means being part of something bigger. With offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, we provide a supportive, professional environment where your work makes a real difference in animals’ lives.  American Humane Society is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace. As we seek to fill this position, we highly encourage high-performing applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Position Summary & Expectations:   The CDO serves as a strategic partner to the SVP & COO, President & CEO and executive leadership to set and achieve philanthropic goals for the advancement of the organization.  The CDO will bring a thoughtful, proactive and entrepreneurial approach to leveraging American Humane and its existing donor relationships to position the COO and CEO to connect with philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who are both currently engaged and not currently engaged with the organization.  This position provides strategic oversight and direction to the fundraising function.  The CDO will work collaboratively with the Vice President, Development Strategy & Operations; Vice President, Major Gifts & Planned Giving; and Vice President, Strategic Partnerships to design, implement and achieve strategic fundraising goals and initiatives.  The CDO will strategically lead, motivate, empower and grow a high-performing, highly motivated fundraising team that works collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organization to meet programmatic and philanthropic needs.  With a particular focus on broadening the principal gift donor base, the CDO will cultivate their own portfolio of high-level donor relationships and serve as a collaborative and strategic partner to the development team to leverage the fundraising program as a pipeline for growing donor support from annual to major to principal gift levels.  Responsibilities:<ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Accountable for the organization’s philanthropic revenue performance in support of mission delivery; lead the development, execution, and continuous refinement of comprehensive fundraising strategies—grounded in data and impact—to maximize efficiency and align with the Humane 2030 Strategic Plan.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Effectively communicate how American Humane and its programs work to rescue, care for and protect animals and champion the healing power of the human-animal bond.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Actively manage a portfolio of high-level donors (individual, corporate and foundation) capable of making 6- and 7- figure gifts, through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycles.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Build a broad network of prospective partners and donors, expanding the reach of American Humane into new donor markets.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Strategically engage and leverage the COO and CEO- ensuring they are well-briefed and their time is used productively- to establish and strengthen relationships nationally and globally, and to engage and cultivate both new and existing donors in support of the organization.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Partner with COO to develop and execute a fundraising and stewardship plan for relationships managed by the CEO and COO, while supporting engagement in other high-touch relationships to effectively cultivate and steward major and principal donors. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Orchestrate the participation of the CEO, COO, board, volunteer and executive leadership in the joint cultivation and stewardship of key funding sources.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Act as a conduit between executive leadership and the development team, ensuring goals, expectations, and needs are communicated clearly and timely in both directions.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Serve as a strategic partner to program leadership across the organization, fostering collaboration to align fundraising strategies with program priorities, advance 2030 Strategic Plan goals, and drive sustainable revenue growth to support program expansion.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Set a clear vision for a high-performing, mission-driven development function; empower and hold development leadership accountable for cultivating a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth across the team.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Provide strategic guidance and thought partnership to senior fundraising leaders on portfolio strategy, complex gift opportunities, and high-impact donor engagement; serve as an executive advisor on major, principal and transformational giving.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Partner with the VP, Development Strategy & Operations; VP, Major & Planned Giving; and VP, Strategic Partnerships to establish and continuously refine best-in-class fundraising strategies, systems, and infrastructure that expand organizational capacity across major and principal giving, corporate and foundation relations, direct response marketing, and planned giving in alignment with organizational priorities.  </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Provide strategic oversight of philanthropic events,partnering with the events team to maximize revenue performance and ensure gala and other key events deliver strong financial results aligned with organizational goals.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Partner with the VP, Marketing to develop plans that drive revenue growth and to build corporate partnerships. </li><li style="margin-left:8px">Collaborate with the team to develop and implement new and innovative strategies for identifying and acquiring prospective donors, increasing donor retention and upgrading and renewing existing donors.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Deliver articulate presentations on American Humane’s mission, programs and work.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Represent American Humane at various events and meetings.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Keep current on latest trends and issues in the philanthropic, non-profit and animal welfare sectors.</li></ul> Essential Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<ul style="margin-bottom:13px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Minimum 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles in charge of fundraising efforts in organizations of similar size and complexity to American Humane.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Proven experience leading a team of highly effective and motivated fundraising professionals in the nonprofit sector.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising and budget goals.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Successful experience identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high level donors.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to briefly summarize the essence of issues and means to address them.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to actively listen, remain flexible and shift priorities as needed.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Takes a collaborative and proactive approach in addressing needs of the organization.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Demonstrates high levels of integrity, sound judgement and discretion.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Familiarity with Salesforce or other similar fundraising software. </li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">CFRE certification preferred.</li><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred.</li><li style="margin-bottom:13px;margin-left:8px">Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); able to quickly learn and adapt to new software or database systems.</li></ul>Direct reports:  <ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px;margin-left:8px">CDO has overall responsibility for the Development team.  Direct reports include: VP, Development Strategy & Operations; VP, Major Gifts & Planned Giving; VP, Strategic Partnerships.</li></ul>Physical demands and work environment: <ul><li style="margin-left:8px">Ideally, position is hybrid, based out of the Washington, DC office location with telework schedule based on organizational policy, need, and manager discretion.  May consider basing this position from other office locations or fully remote.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Position operates in a standard office environment and must be o.k. with animals in the office and at events.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Local and national travel required; estimated up to 50% or more as needed.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Some evening and weekend hours will be required for travel, outreach or event participation.</li><li style="margin-left:8px">While performing the duties of this position, the employee will regularly be required to:<ul style="list-style-type:circle"><li style="margin-left:8px">Look at and work on a computer screen for extended periods of time,</li><li style="margin-left:8px">Talk, hear and exchange information over the telephone, virtually and in person.  </li></ul></li></ul>American Humane Society’s core values define our workplace, and these values serve as the cornerstone for interactions in advancing our mission and institutional goals. Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane Society’s core values: <ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Compassion – Being kind and caring in our interactions with others. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Accountability - Holding ourselves to the highest standards. Following through on commitments and owning our actions, behavior, and decisions. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Respect for All – Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Loyalty to Mission – Staying focused on our purpose and our mission – our nation’s most vulnerable depend on us. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Sustainability - Contributing to being a great place to work and achieving our shared mission and goals to make a difference, now and in the future. </li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom:10px"><li style="margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:8px">Honesty, Integrity, Trust – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another. </li></ul>American Humane Society (AHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering a welcoming, supportive workplace where our work makes a real difference in animals' lives.  Job Details:<ul><li>Title: Chief Development Officer</li><li>Type: FT/Exempt</li><li>Location: Washington, DC / may consider remote</li><li>Compensation: $230,000-$250,000</li></ul>Powered by JazzHR

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