Events and Engagement Lead, Animal Protection Nonprofit

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 100+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At THL, how animals are treated in the food system is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As the Events & Engagement Lead, you will be accountable for managing and executing engagement opportunities, including virtual and in-person donor events, quarterly impact reports, and seasonal stewardship projects. This role is integral to the success of The Humane League’s expanding Development program and will be critical to helping a high-impact organization achieve sustainable growth.

You are a fundraising professional who enjoys creating donor experiences that are bespoke, inclusive, and unforgettable. You simultaneously manage multiple projects with ease, and your effective communication skills will bring donors closer to our mission—to end the abuse of animals raised for food. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Donor Care.

This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires occasional domestic travel, equivalent to approximately 4-5 trips per year, with each trip being approximately 3-5 days long. This position also requires occasional evening and weekend work during peak event times.

We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization.

We will be recording a webinar hosted by Cara Schwalbach, Associate Director of Donor Care. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role or The Humane League via this form. Please submit any questions by Thursday July 25, 2024. The webinar will be available to watch on the job posting by Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

This position will close on Friday, August 2, 2024 at 1:00pm PDT/2:00pm MDT/3:00pm CDT/4:00pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted; if you are experiencing technical issues, please contact careers@thehumaneleague.org prior to the deadline. Please submit applications and all supporting documents in English. All application questions and materials need to be submitted here through the application submission, we do not accept applications through our careers email.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage all aspects of planning, producing, and evaluating a variety of cultivation and stewardship events, including intimate donor receptions and virtual town halls.
• Manage the development, goal-setting, and execution of fundraising events, including elevated donor-hosted house parties, in collaboration with the Donor Relations team.
• Create and manage timelines, deadlines, and event deliverables both internally and with external partners.
• Write content for donor-facing engagement materials, such as event invitations, impact reports, and timely program updates.
• Manage the preparation of specialized donor engagement touch points, updates, and projects, such as quarterly progress reports and seasonal stewardship mailings, that will deepen THL’s relationships with donors in our three giving societies. THL’s giving societies include The Heart Beat (donors who give monthly), Legacy Society (donors who have included THL in their wills or estate plans), and the Mended Heart Society (donors who give $500 or more each year).
• Solicit feedback from giving society members and make program recommendations via surveys, focus groups, or other methods, in collaboration with the Donor Relations and Donor Care teams.
• Manage the planning, preparation and distribution of THL’s Annual Report from start to finish, including managing donor recognition and writing content as needed. Coordinate the process with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that expectations are clear and deadlines are met.
• Utilize THL’s donor database, EveryAction, to prepare recognition lists, mailing lists, and email lists as needed.
• Work to make both virtual and in-person events accessible and engaging for donors of all experiences and backgrounds, in line with THL’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Donor Care to create, secure, and manage corporate sponsorship opportunities at THL’s donor events.
• Stay current on THL’s programs and victories to identify compelling opportunities for programmatic updates, such as specialized reports or insider updates to share with donors.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 3+ years of experience supporting donor or member engagement at a nonprofit organization.
• 2+ years of experience managing virtual and in-person events, including visioning, planning, execution, and evaluation.
• Outstanding organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and deadlines, and a willingness to hold colleagues accountable to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and be flexible in adjusting expectations as new developments occur.
• Ability to identify and implement best practices related to event accessibility, and dedication to meeting the needs of THL’s donor community.
• Ability to write and speak clearly and effectively, and to communicate with a variety of audiences in a positive, professional, and friendly manner. Experience developing and writing compelling donor communications.
• Experience with relational databases or CRMs, and a proven ability to learn new technologies and systems, such as project management tools and communication platforms. 
• Background or demonstrated interest in farmed animal welfare.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Ability to move boxes of materials, which may weigh up to 25 pounds each, for up to 4 in-person events per year.
• Ability to package and ship event supplies as needed for up to 4 in-person events per year.

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:

• Phone Interview (via phone call)
• Work Simulation Exercise (completely remote)
• First Interview (via video call)
• Final Interview (via video call)
• Reference Check

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

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $67,130 - $82,048 USD. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individual's total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or above of their job level within our compensation structure will be awarded a senior designation. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Accommodations

The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

AI Policy

We value original work and thought in the application process; with that being said, refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate your responses. By submitting this application you agree to comply with this. Violations of this policy may result in being dismissed from the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this role is $67,130 - $82,048 USD. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individual's total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a job's level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. Candidates whose experience places them at step 5 or above of their job level within our compensation structure will be awarded a senior designation. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!