Donor Relations Lead

Company: The Humane League

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: 100% Remote – US only (2+ trips/year travel required)

Compensation: $68,473 – $83,689 (USD)

Category: Business Development

Close date or Apply by date: March 15, 2026 (priority consideration deadline)

WHY THIS ROLE MADE THE CUT

• Fully remote (no hybrid or office requirements)

• Full-Time role

• Job is listed on company site with a direct link to apply

• Legitimate, established company

• Posted within the last 14 days OR includes a clear deadline to apply

• Clear salary range is disclosed

ROLE SNAPSHOT

The Humane League is hiring a Donor Relations Lead to independently manage and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of approximately 1,000 mid-level donors giving $500-$2,499 annually (totaling ~$1M). You'll build meaningful relationships through virtual and in-person meetings, conduct personalized renewal outreach via phone and written communication, execute retention strategies with data-informed insights, collaborate with Development staff to qualify and upgrade prospects, and maintain detailed donor files in EveryAction while tracking engagement activities in Asana. This relationship-centered fundraising role requires 2+ years in fundraising, customer success, account management, sales, or membership engagement, excellent persuasive communication skills, exceptional organizational abilities to manage a large portfolio independently, and dedication to THL's mission with animal protection or social impact experience preferred.

KEY WORDS TO INCLUDE IN YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER IF YOU APPLY:

• Donor relations and stewardship

• Mid-level fundraising

• Relationship management

• Cultivation and solicitation

• EveryAction or CRM experience

• Retention strategies

• Virtual and in-person donor meetings

• Data-driven fundraising

• Nonprofit development

• Mission-aligned fundraising

Keywords are suggested based on the language used in the employer's job description to help applicants align with automated screening systems.

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