Director of Development

We Animals is seeking a Director of Development to lead and grow our fundraising program. This is a senior leadership role responsible for building upon and evolving our fundraising strategy, driving revenue, stewarding donor relationships, and maintaining the systems required to sustain and scale our work.

This role is both strategic and hands-on. The Director will set direction and lead execution, while also carrying out day-to-day fundraising activities, including donor stewardship, campaign delivery, reporting, grant coordination, CRM oversight, and fundraising administration.

• Type of employment: Full-time permanent position at 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a flexible hourly schedule
• Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates whose working hours allow for at least 3-4 hours of regular overlap with Eastern Time. We particularly encourage candidates based in Canada, the Americas, the UK, Ireland, Portugal, and similar time zones to apply. Candidates outside these regions may also be considered where scheduling and employment arrangements are workable.
• Salary: $95,000 to $115,000 CAD, 40-hour work week
• Start date: Monday, September 7, 2026
• Application deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 5 PM EST

Note: We Animals is a Canadian nonprofit. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence. For candidates outside Canada, employment may be supported through an Employer of Record where feasible.

As an ideal candidate for this role, you:

• Have experience leading fundraising programs that include individual giving, major gifts, grants, and institutional funding
• Can operate at both a strategic and executional level, setting direction while also delivering on campaigns, donor communications, stewardship, reporting, and fundraising administration
• Have a strong understanding of donor retention, donor journeys, stewardship, segmentation, and relationship-based fundraising
• Have a keen interest in the evolving nature of fundraising tactics and tools, including the use of AI, and adapt accordingly
• Know how to reach and connect with external partners, grantors, and supporters
• Can coordinate complex fundraising work across communications, campaigns, donor data, and relationship-building
• Take ownership of outcomes, including revenue targets, campaign performance, donor retention, and long-term fundraising growth
• Are comfortable working in a mid-sized, evolving organization

Mission Alignment: This role requires more than technical skill; it requires deep philosophical alignment. We Animals is dedicated to ending the use of animals by humans—whether for food, fashion, entertainment, experimentation, or tradition. Please read our Mission, Values, and Purpose carefully before applying to ensure this is the right fit for your professional and personal ethics.

Application: For more details and apply, please visit our website: https://weanimals.org/work-with-us/join-our-team/director-of-development/

Perks of Working with Us

• Flexible hours
• Remote work
• Three weeks’ paid vacation (prorated based on hours worked) plus an extended holiday closure period
• Benefits package
• Remote work stipend
• Paid training opportunities and professional development allowance
• A friendly, funny, talented, and caring team

Strong writing, editing, and English communication skills