Development Manager Opening - Nonhuman Rights Project
By Peggy Cusack @ 2025-07-10T17:24 (+1)
Hi all! We are hiring a Development Manager at the Nonhuman Rights Project. Sharing some information below with additional information available on our website. Happy to answer questions - please help us spread the word! Thank you!
About the Nonhuman Rights Project
The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only civil rights organization in the United States dedicated solely to securing rights for nonhuman animals. Our groundbreaking work challenges an archaic, unjust legal status quo that views and treats all nonhuman animals as “things” with no rights.
We work to achieve our message in three ways: (1) Litigation (changing the legal status quo and catalyzing a global conversation about how nonhuman animals are viewed and treated under the law); (2) Legislation and Advocacy (building grassroots support at the local, national, and global levels and working to pass the first nonhuman rights laws in the US); and (3) Education (raising awareness of the need and basis for nonhuman rights and providing resources to empower others to join the fight).
Position Description
The Development Manager is responsible for engaging with mid-tier donors and foundations giving $1,000-9,999 annually to the NhRP and bringing new supporters into that gift category through prospecting and communications. The role will conduct research, build relationships with donors, and work across the team to engage donors in the programmatic work of NhRP. The ideal candidate will bring an enthusiasm for connecting with donors regarding our mission to seek legal rights for nonhuman animals. We are seeking a team player with strong organization and communications skills in this multifaceted role.
This is a full time, remote, US-based position that reports to the Senior Advisor for Development.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is $60,000 -$70,000, commensurate with the candidate’s skill and experience. The NhRP offers health insurance reimbursement, flexible paid time off, parental leave, 403b retirement plan with employer match, professional development stipends, and home office equipment subsidies.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing why you are a good candidate for this position to jobs@nonhumanrights.org with Development Manager in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until a candidate is hired, however candidates applying by July 31 will be prioritized. Select candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in next steps in the selection process.
More Information
Learn more about this position here.