VP, Associate - Washington DC, United States - American Humane

Description

American Humane is seeking an experienced Associate Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships to work as a member of the Development team to manage and grow corporate partnerships, cause marketing campaigns and sponsorships to support the American Humane mission .

American Humane is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

For more than 100 years American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare and safety of animals and strengthening the bond between animals and people.

We are first to serve, wherever animals are in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security.

Through our innovative leadership initiatives – from our "No Animals Were Harmed" program in Hollywood to broad-based farm and conservation animal welfare certifications, to rapid response rescue and care across the country – American Humane sets the gold standard as the most visionary and effective animal welfare organization in the nation.

The Associate Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships will work as a member of the Development team to manage and grow corporate partnerships, cause marketing campaigns and sponsorships to support the American Humane mission.

This position will create and implement a strategy that drives revenue and aligns with the organization's strategic plan, brand and visibility goals.

The Associate Vice President, Corporate andFoundation Partnerships will participate in prospecting activities to build a strong pipeline and cultivate new national partnerships with direct revenue goals to secure partnerships from the $50K to $1MM+ level.

Build a strong pipeline through prospecting and cultivation at events and conferences, including vetting inbound opportunities
Design effective partnership programs based on knowledge of partner business and CSR objectives and in alignment with American Humane funding priorities; Develop and present creative and powerful presentations and proposals; Ensure donors are stewarded and partnership deliverables are met
Engage with board members and ambassadors to leverage their networks

Strategic Planning and Communication:
Develop and implement the organization's corporate partnership strategy to align with the organization's overall strategic plan
Stay current on consumer trends and best practices in cause marketing, retail, digital and corporate sponsorship
Collaborate with program, communications, digital, finance and legal teams to develop proposals and meet deliverables
Provide accurate activity and pipeline reports

Effectively communicate how American Humane and its programs work to ensure the safety, welfare and well-being of animals and is the first to serve in promoting and nurturing the bonds between people and animals.

Bachelor's Degree
Ability to shift gears quickly and manage multiple priorities
Able to work well both independently, with minimal supervision, and collaboratively as part of a team
Highly skilled at building internal and external relationships
A passion for the American Humane mission and the animals and people we serve
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Experience with or ability to quickly learn Raiser's Edge fundraising software

Position will be a hybrid of in-office and remote-telework based out of the Washington, DC headquarters office location with regular telework schedule based on organizational policy, need and manager discretion.

Must be able to work from a computer screen and type on a keyboard for extended periods of time as well as talk, hear and exchange information over the telephone, computer and in person
Ability to travel, estimated 25%, and work some evenings and weekends
Must be comfortable with occasional animals in the office or at work related events
Employees are expected to adhere to all organizational policies and to act as role models, demonstrating American Humane's core values:
Respect for All – Being professional, listening to others and honoring diversity in all its forms.

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.

Honesty, Integrity, Trust – Demonstrating transparency, as trusted stewards of donor resources, supporting our leadership and one another.

American Humane (AH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to fostering and growing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and the humane space.

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