Vice President, Philanthropy

Love animals? Want to spend your day surrounded by wagging tails and soft purrs?

Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV), a privately funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit, has been serving people and pets in Silicon Valley since 1929. HSSV is a leader in animal welfare through our lifesaving efforts, community programs, and the many ways we are working to move the animal welfare industry forward.

Are you ready to drive impact that is more than meaningful— it’s game-changing, fueling momentum that reshapes the future of animal welfare? As Vice President, Philanthropy you will provide leadership for HSSV’s fundraising team that forges powerful partnerships and secures critical funding which power lifesaving programs—rescue operations, shelter expansions, community access to care programs, and helping shelters across the nation. Your fundraising leadership does more than support animal welfare - it accelerates it, expanding reach, deepening impact, and helping build a future where we save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. 

Take your leadership impact to the next level where HSSV and the Board of Directors are deeply committed to the vision, growth, and long-term investment in our philanthropy focus as a strategic driver of mission impact where you will: 

Become part of a passionate philanthropy team that brings a breadth of experience across sectors — including higher education, performing arts, and animal welfare. Our team offers diverse perspectives and deep expertise in both nonprofit and business environments, creating a dynamic, collaborative culture rooted in innovation and impact. 

Build and lead a results-driven fundraising team, cultivate relationships with top donors, and partner closely with the President and Board to align donor passion with the mission. 

Oversee revenue-generating programs, including major gifts, planned giving, and institutional giving. 

Engage and inspire
fundraising team to achieve ambitious productivity metrics to identify new prospects, cultivate relationships, and strategically upgrade existing major donors. 

Ensure fundraising sustainability through accurate forecasting, performance evaluation, and risk management. 

Collaborate with HSSV’s Leadership Team to expand HSSV’s fundraising capacity. 

Stay well-informed about HSSV’s programs, keep up to date with changes in charitable giving opportunities and continuously expand your knowledge of fundraising best practices
supported by our commitment to investing in your growth as a fundraising professional. 

Establish policies, systems, and ethical standards to ensure donor trust and compliance
to optimize the constituent journey, ensuring streamlined experiences that strengthen relationships and drive fundraising success. 

Represent HSSV at engagements and community events across the Bay Area, inspiring audiences to engage with and support the organization’s mission. 

Are you driven to lead frontline fundraising results while building affinity and loyalty towards HSSV’s mission? If purpose fuels your passion, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Requirements  

You have a laser focus on identifying, cultivating, and securing high-impact philanthropic opportunities. Relentless in pursuit, you thrive on engaging existing donors, building new relationships, opening doors, and turning leads into committed donors. Besides the ability to be results-driven, this opportunity requires: 

Proven leadership experience guiding fundraisers within nonprofit fundraising organizations. 

Deep passion to the mission of HSSV – to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people.  

Strategic thinker with the ability to align philanthropy with HSSV’s mission and long-term goals. 

Proven expertise as the direct driver in closing large scale gifts in a non-profit environment, with a focus on cultivating donor relationships that lead to increased investment and mission-aligned action. 

Ability to exhibit professional acumen, discretion, and decisiveness necessary to build trust and inspire confidence among prospects, donors, and key stakeholders. 

Outstanding
communication and relationship building skills (with internal and external audiences), including excellent written and verbal communication skills.  

Proficient with donor management and digital engagement tools such as Salesforce
or comparable platform. 

Our benefits are more than any program can offer – the biggest value you will experience on the HSSV Philanthropy team is making a difference…one paw at a time.  

Work Schedule  
Primary schedule is Monday-Friday in a hybrid work environment with participation in some events that are on evenings and/or weekends. The majority of your time will be spent in the field, actively engaging with the team and donors and cultivating meaningful relationships to advance our mission. 

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