Animal Equality
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Terms of Employment: Full-time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: President and Vice President Location: Los Angeles, CA (will consider remote)
Position Objective:
Reporting to the President and Executive Vice President, the General Counsel is responsible for ensuring that Animal Equality operates within all applicable state and federal laws, focusing on the US operations. Areas of practice include employment, contracts, not-for-profit corporations, governance, compliance, litigation, risk management, intellectual property, real property, and charitable giving.
General Responsibilities:
Manage Animal Equality’s in house legal team
Advise management with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of Animal Equality’s business strategy, governance and compliance policies, exempt organization laws, state and federal tax and corporate filings, conflict of interest policies, corporate structure and organizing documents
Ensure Animal Equality is in compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, and legal issues related to domestic and international investigations
Oversee and advise on matters of corporate governance, finance, contracts, insurance, risk management, real estate, and employment matters
Review, update and assure compliance with corporate documents and other management policies and practices as needed.
Oversee and monitor any litigation, including responding to subpoenas and working with outside counsel
Oversee the prosecutions of cases based on Animal Equality’s investigations
Negotiate, review, edit and prepare legal documents, opinions, and advice on corporate transactions, contracts and agreements to which Animal Equality is a party
Assure that Animal Equality’s copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property are protected
Assure that Animal Equality is in compliance with the various laws governing charitable solicitations, planned giving, restricted gifts, in-kind gifts, grants, raffles, corporate contributions, and other fundraising matters; oversee probate of estates in which Animal Equality is a beneficiary
Keep abreast of legislative changes that impact governance and animals
Assist the Development Department with major donor development and other fundraising activities, as needed
Oversee and develop relationships with pro bono attorneys
Position Requirements:
Juris Doctorate is required
Minimum of 5- 10 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney with admission to the State Bar in at least one state
Commitment to the mission and objectives of Animal Equality
Knowledge of animal law
Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, labor law, etc.)
In depth understanding of how legal issues affect non-profit organizations
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
Strong legal, analytical, administrative, and written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and international team
Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
Ability to work internationally, across departments and offices, partnering closely with multiple stakeholders
Some travel is required
Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Advanced Spanish, verbal and written (preferred, not required)
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k)
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
Terms of Employment: Full-time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: President and Vice President Location: Los Angeles, CA (will consider remote)
Position Objective:
Reporting to the President and Executive Vice President, the General Counsel is responsible for ensuring that Animal Equality operates within all applicable state and federal laws, focusing on the US operations. Areas of practice include employment, contracts, not-for-profit corporations, governance, compliance, litigation, risk management, intellectual property, real property, and charitable giving.
General Responsibilities:
Manage Animal Equality’s in house legal team
Advise management with respect to legal issues related to the development and implementation of Animal Equality’s business strategy, governance and compliance policies, exempt organization laws, state and federal tax and corporate filings, conflict of interest policies, corporate structure and organizing documents
Ensure Animal Equality is in compliance with all pertinent laws, regulations, and legal issues related to domestic and international investigations
Oversee and advise on matters of corporate governance, finance, contracts, insurance, risk management, real estate, and employment matters
Review, update and assure compliance with corporate documents and other management policies and practices as needed.
Oversee and monitor any litigation, including responding to subpoenas and working with outside counsel
Oversee the prosecutions of cases based on Animal Equality’s investigations
Negotiate, review, edit and prepare legal documents, opinions, and advice on corporate transactions, contracts and agreements to which Animal Equality is a party
Assure that Animal Equality’s copyrights, trademarks and intellectual property are protected
Assure that Animal Equality is in compliance with the various laws governing charitable solicitations, planned giving, restricted gifts, in-kind gifts, grants, raffles, corporate contributions, and other fundraising matters; oversee probate of estates in which Animal Equality is a beneficiary
Keep abreast of legislative changes that impact governance and animals
Assist the Development Department with major donor development and other fundraising activities, as needed
Oversee and develop relationships with pro bono attorneys
Position Requirements:
Juris Doctorate is required
Minimum of 5- 10 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney with admission to the State Bar in at least one state
Commitment to the mission and objectives of Animal Equality
Knowledge of animal law
Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigation, labor law, etc.)
In depth understanding of how legal issues affect non-profit organizations
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
Strong legal, analytical, administrative, and written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and international team
Ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
Ability to work internationally, across departments and offices, partnering closely with multiple stakeholders
Some travel is required
Professional appearance and adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Advanced Spanish, verbal and written (preferred, not required)
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k)
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley
Remote (United States)
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Mercy For Animals
Based remotely, anywhere in the Continental United States
Commitment to a vegan lifestyle required
Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley is an executive search firm focused solely in serving the nonprofit sector. We have a national practice and the large majority of our placements are executive leadership and senior fundraising professionals.
Our client is Mercy For Animals (MFA - www.mercyforanimals.org ). MFA is a global movement of people on the frontlines fighting to protect farmed animals, and exists to end the greatest cause of suffering on the planet: the exploitation of animals for food, in particular, industrial animal agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing. MFA is dedicated to eradicating this cruel food system and replacing it with one that is not just kind to animals but essential for the future of our planet and all who share it. From factory farms to corporate boardrooms, courts of justice to courts of public opinion, MFA is there to speak up against cruelty and to shift the food industry toward plant- and cell-based products.
Mercy For Animals seeks a skilled Senior Director of Development to advance the work of MFA and develop, implement, and oversee all of MFA’s fundraising activities, including the major gifts program, annual giving, international funding, institutional giving and special events, in strategic partnership with the president and board of directors, and in alignment with the three year strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive fund development plan to meet strategic objectives and financial goals, including annual revenue and three-year strategic plan goals.
Oversee and research funding sources and trends in nonprofit development.
Collaborate with president, board of directors, vice president of finance, and leadership to prepare annual department goals.
Prepare and manage development department budget, including projecting and achieving goals for both revenue and expenses.
Oversee the selection, implementation, and utilization of technology to meet the needs of development operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Deliver a successful and ambitious individual giving campaign to cultivate, expand, and diversify Mercy For Animals’ global support base.
Prepare periodic analysis of the progress, effectiveness, and efficiency of development programs and systems, identifying potential challenges and recommending solutions.
Establish an appropriate system of metrics and accountability for the department and team members; and evaluate team members based on these and other performance measurements.
Partner with the events team to ensure the success of all fundraising and donor cultivation events.
Ensure effective information sharing with the finance department, including all data requirements necessary to meet internal financial requirements.
Manage day-to-day activities and workflow processes of the development department.
Adhere to all people operations and administrative policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit experience, including demonstrated development leadership experience.
Nonprofit experience managing in a Development program generating revenue of $12M or more, with emphasis on building a strong annual giving program.
Bachelor’s degree in, business, nonprofit management or a related field, with advanced training in development.
Ability to successfully collaborate and communicate with senior leadership, providing expert guidance in all organizational development initiatives.
Adept at building, managing, and mentoring successful fundraising teams.
Successful track record in individual and major giving, including experience managing restricted funding, with demonstrated success in major donor cultivation and solicitation.
Knowledge of financial management to allocate resources, prepare and manage budgets, analyze financial data and project fundraising income.
Positive attitude and ability to inspire and motivate team members and supporters.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills, time management efficiency, and careful attention to detail.
Competency with fundraising software and research applications.
International experience would be a plus.
Willingness to travel on a national scale.
Commitment to the objectives of the organization.
Commitment to a vegan lifestyle.
Mercy for Animals offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Mercy for Animals is an affirmative action employer.
If you are interested in this excellent career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter (Word Documents only) to:
Tom Damewood
Owner / Manager – Management Recruiters – Mid Hudson Valley
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Mercy For Animals
Based remotely, anywhere in the Continental United States
Commitment to a vegan lifestyle required
Management Recruiters - Mid Hudson Valley is an executive search firm focused solely in serving the nonprofit sector. We have a national practice and the large majority of our placements are executive leadership and senior fundraising professionals.
Our client is Mercy For Animals (MFA - www.mercyforanimals.org ). MFA is a global movement of people on the frontlines fighting to protect farmed animals, and exists to end the greatest cause of suffering on the planet: the exploitation of animals for food, in particular, industrial animal agriculture, aquaculture, and fishing. MFA is dedicated to eradicating this cruel food system and replacing it with one that is not just kind to animals but essential for the future of our planet and all who share it. From factory farms to corporate boardrooms, courts of justice to courts of public opinion, MFA is there to speak up against cruelty and to shift the food industry toward plant- and cell-based products.
Mercy For Animals seeks a skilled Senior Director of Development to advance the work of MFA and develop, implement, and oversee all of MFA’s fundraising activities, including the major gifts program, annual giving, international funding, institutional giving and special events, in strategic partnership with the president and board of directors, and in alignment with the three year strategic plan.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive fund development plan to meet strategic objectives and financial goals, including annual revenue and three-year strategic plan goals.
Oversee and research funding sources and trends in nonprofit development.
Collaborate with president, board of directors, vice president of finance, and leadership to prepare annual department goals.
Prepare and manage development department budget, including projecting and achieving goals for both revenue and expenses.
Oversee the selection, implementation, and utilization of technology to meet the needs of development operations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Deliver a successful and ambitious individual giving campaign to cultivate, expand, and diversify Mercy For Animals’ global support base.
Prepare periodic analysis of the progress, effectiveness, and efficiency of development programs and systems, identifying potential challenges and recommending solutions.
Establish an appropriate system of metrics and accountability for the department and team members; and evaluate team members based on these and other performance measurements.
Partner with the events team to ensure the success of all fundraising and donor cultivation events.
Ensure effective information sharing with the finance department, including all data requirements necessary to meet internal financial requirements.
Manage day-to-day activities and workflow processes of the development department.
Adhere to all people operations and administrative policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit experience, including demonstrated development leadership experience.
Nonprofit experience managing in a Development program generating revenue of $12M or more, with emphasis on building a strong annual giving program.
Bachelor’s degree in, business, nonprofit management or a related field, with advanced training in development.
Ability to successfully collaborate and communicate with senior leadership, providing expert guidance in all organizational development initiatives.
Adept at building, managing, and mentoring successful fundraising teams.
Successful track record in individual and major giving, including experience managing restricted funding, with demonstrated success in major donor cultivation and solicitation.
Knowledge of financial management to allocate resources, prepare and manage budgets, analyze financial data and project fundraising income.
Positive attitude and ability to inspire and motivate team members and supporters.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills, time management efficiency, and careful attention to detail.
Competency with fundraising software and research applications.
International experience would be a plus.
Willingness to travel on a national scale.
Commitment to the objectives of the organization.
Commitment to a vegan lifestyle.
Mercy for Animals offers an excellent compensation and benefits package.
Mercy for Animals is an affirmative action employer.
If you are interested in this excellent career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter (Word Documents only) to:
Tom Damewood
Owner / Manager – Management Recruiters – Mid Hudson Valley
Animal Equality
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Terms of Employment: Full Time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: International Director of Investigations Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Objective:
To work with the International Director of Investigations in conducting research, compiling evidence and writing reports on factory farming industries examined through field investigations and document analysis.
General Responsibilities:
Conduct online research into selected farmed animal companies
Develop and maintain databases related to corporate connections, common agricultural practices, and animal welfare policies
Monitor government notices of animal welfare violations and make FOIA requests for supporting documents
Support the Director of Investigations in maintaining best investigative practices across all of Animal Equality’s international offices
Review photo and video evidence collected by field investigators
Logistical support for field investigations
Organize and maintain video server
Write reports based on evidence obtained by field investigators
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
Degree in criminology, animal law, animal sciences or related field
Excellent research, writing and editing skills
Highly analytical approach to viewing graphic material filmed inside slaughterhouses and factory farms
Ability to compile data from a variety of scholarly sources in support of investigative findings
Comfortable working with various digital imaging formats, file transfer applications and server software
Advanced knowledge of factory farming systems, standard practices, and welfare concerns
Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere and Prelude
Ability to work independently and complete projects under strict deadlines
Proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality with sensitive materials at all times
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Casual office environment includes companion animals.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
Terms of Employment: Full Time, At-Will, Exempt Reports to: International Director of Investigations Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Objective:
To work with the International Director of Investigations in conducting research, compiling evidence and writing reports on factory farming industries examined through field investigations and document analysis.
General Responsibilities:
Conduct online research into selected farmed animal companies
Develop and maintain databases related to corporate connections, common agricultural practices, and animal welfare policies
Monitor government notices of animal welfare violations and make FOIA requests for supporting documents
Support the Director of Investigations in maintaining best investigative practices across all of Animal Equality’s international offices
Review photo and video evidence collected by field investigators
Logistical support for field investigations
Organize and maintain video server
Write reports based on evidence obtained by field investigators
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
Degree in criminology, animal law, animal sciences or related field
Excellent research, writing and editing skills
Highly analytical approach to viewing graphic material filmed inside slaughterhouses and factory farms
Ability to compile data from a variety of scholarly sources in support of investigative findings
Comfortable working with various digital imaging formats, file transfer applications and server software
Advanced knowledge of factory farming systems, standard practices, and welfare concerns
Basic understanding of Adobe Creative Suite including Premiere and Prelude
Ability to work independently and complete projects under strict deadlines
Proven ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality with sensitive materials at all times
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Salary and Benefits:
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes health, dental, vision, and 401(k). Casual office environment includes companion animals.
Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Animal Equality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Please Note: We are only able to consider applicants who possess United States work authorization.
