Careers with BFP

Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the ultimate mission of ending animal testing. Through rescuing animals from animal testing laboratories, running insightful and challenging campaigns and legislation to raising awareness and closing laboratories, Beagle Freedom Project has become the leading organization in the fight against animal testing.

BFP also rescues and advocates for other special needs animals and works tirelessly to end the archaic use and abuse of animals in many forms of exploitation.

Did you know that many common household products are tested on caged dogs who never step foot on grass or feel the sun on their face? Come join Beagle Freedom Project’s growing team dedicated to giving these dogs a second chance while working to end their abuse through education and advocacy.

Please submit your application through this listing at: info@bfp.org

Submissions must include a cover letter and resume to be considered.

The candidate’s role is to drive BFP’s success and make a positive impact on its mission!

BFP is seeking a dedicated, experienced, assertive, and compassionate Philanthropy Manager who will maintain the integrity of BFP while working daily to ensure the organization is ever-expanding in doing as much as possible to end the animal testing industry.

Therefore, this role requires a commitment to BFP’s mission and values. This person must also be not only comfortable with, but enjoy the company of all animals, not just dogs and cats because BFP rescues other animals in need. The animal testing industry does not discriminate; it tests on animals like goats, sheep, horses, pigs, alpacas, and more. BFP has rescued and continues to rescue these animals and now has a sanctuary where many of them live.

The candidate must also be willing and able to travel. Traveling to the sanctuary in Oklahoma at least twice a year is also a requirement.

Responsibilities will encompass the overall day-to-day functions and management of BFP’s ongoing funding efforts.

Candidate must be comfortable multitasking and is required to have previous experience in a related position in a non-profit and be passionate about animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain, strengthen, and grow a generous community of major donors by developing a stewardship program through efforts such as major gifts, corporate support, special events, direct mail, website/email/social media campaigns, and one-on-one communications.
Forge and maintain relationships and strategies to build BFP’s visibility, impact, and financial resources.
Work closely with staff to drive and deliver annual and semi-annual fundraising goals.
Research, develop, and deliver a comprehensive grant calendar, ensuring consistent program development, narrative, and metrics that match the organization’s overall goals.
Develop and execute a well-designed stewardship plan and oversee overall relationships for retention, renewal, and growth for all major donors.
Strategize ways to cultivate existing relationships that encourage individuals to participate at new and increased levels, to involve their networks and to optimize their lifetime value as donors.
Design and implement planned giving campaigns.
Design and strategize Giving Tuesday and Year-End campaigns.
Design and strategize Capital Campaigns.
Work closely with the Social Media Manager, Campaigns and Rescue Department daily.
Establish contacts, build relationships, and present key asks to the business community to support aspects of Beagle Freedom Project’s mission.
Lead and work closely with staff in researching and assessing potential donors, and help cultivate these new relationships.
Train and mentor staff on donor relations, and communicate fundraising goals and progress throughout the entire organization.
Develop innovative ways to effectively communicate the value of contributing to BFP, the impact the organization is making, and presenting tangible results.
Develop key messaging and communications for promotion on various communication channels, including television, cable, radio, online and print to support BFP’s visibility and donor engagement.
Track revenue and the associated metrics, and report this data to senior management.
Manage all programs and campaigns and work on daily tasks related to them.

Work Hours & Benefits:

Working at BFP is more than a career, it’s a lifestyle. Employees are committed to the mission of BFP and therefore work accordingly. This means that besides regular 9 am-5 pm PST weekly hours, the candidate will most likely also work some nights and weekends.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Benefits include PTO, vision, dental and life insurance, stipend towards health insurance, paid lunches, 401k, and more to be discussed.

Requirements, Qualifications and Skills:

Demonstrated leadership and management skills; written examples required
Exceptional people skills: outgoing, friendly, and engaging
Ability to multi-task
Takes initiative
Is assertive and relentless in representing BFP’s mission
Can work independently as much as collaboratively
Creative problem-solving skills.
Enthusiastic
Dynamic
Flexible
Organized
Collaborative
Experience running fundraising activities and events.
Relevant training, experience and/or certifications as a Non-Profit Development and/or Major Gifts, Philanthropy Manager or Director.
Understands software programs and can easily adapt to new programs.
Can manage Excel, MS, Dropbox, Google Docs, Quickbooks and other systems with ease.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Non-Profit or Management preferred.
5 or more years of non-profit leadership experience required.
5 or more years of fundraising and development for a non-profit experience required.
Demonstrated experience in senior leadership positions.
Exceptional skills in strategic planning and business development.
Leadership qualities that inspire and motivate teams.
Quickbooks, Excel, MS and other software platforms.

Ethical Requirements

Live a cruelty-free lifestyle.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job description: Full Time, non-exempt, hourly

Beagle Freedom Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is seeking an experienced Rescue, Foster & Adoptions Associate with exceptional customer service skills to join its busy and robust Rescue Department. The Associate should be passionate about animal welfare, strong views against animal testing, have the ability to set and balance priorities with positivity and ease, demonstrate flexibility, and be comfortable handling and lifting dogs of all breeds, cats, rabbits, and other animals including farm animals (up to 50 pounds when needed).

Please read the job responsibilities and requirements and only apply if you meet the criteria.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in coordinating and participating in small to large-scale animal rescues including hands-on care, release, relocation and translocation.
Book end-to-end travel for rescues including flights, hotels, and vehicles.
Pack and ship necessary supplies for rescues.
Research and book local photographers and videographers; provide them with an assignment description and shot list and coordinate the collection or upload of the digital assets.
Document animal rescue operations; provide detailed log-notes, summarizations, anecdotes, and photos to the Office of the President, social media and rescue manager and rest of team.
Support growth of BFP’s foster care network and potential adopters; engage and maintain lists.
Support growth of BFP’s animal foster, adoption and transport network.
Review foster and adoption applications; conduct phone interviews, home checks and reference checks.
Facilitate and schedule veterinary visits and transportation for animals in BFP’s foster care network.
Schedule veterinary visits for all animals in BFP’s care; provide any requested documentation for nonprofit discounts and review and pay invoices
Respond to inquiries about BFP’s Rescue Department via phone, email, and other channels.
Work with other departments on innovative and strategic ways to engage and support animal rescue, fostering, and adoption.
Post photos and creative captions of viewable animals on BFP’s website, national pet adoption web sites such as Adopt-a-Pet and Petfinder, and on social media as directed.
Maintaining BFP’s CRM and shared docs.
Occasionally organize and participate in local adoption events, outreach events, and fundraising projects.
Help foster a positive work environment in the office and out in the field; and have the excitement, desire, and passion required for this role.
Any other duties assigned by the Office of the President, Vice President or Rescue Manager.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years experience in hands-on animal care and animal rescue field.
Must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds and follow personal and animal care safety protocols.
Must have basic veterinary knowledge and be able to identify conditions such as emaciation, worms, fleas, ticks, lethargy, etc., and comfortably and safely administer medication.
Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic).
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism; ability to manage sensitive issues with diplomacy and confidentiality.
Innovative and strategic thinker.
Proficient with MS Office – Outlook/Work/Excel/PowerPoint; Google Drive.
Ability to successfully multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage multiple and often changing priorities and issues of varying complexity.
Excellent at problem-solving, taking initiative, and being very resourceful.
Willingness to travel (10% of the year), work multipliable time zones and on some weekends and evenings with short notice; flexibility is a must.
General knowledge of animal protection issues.
Ability to effectively communicate Beagle Freedom Project’s mission and objectives.
Must have a dependable vehicle, insurance, and good driving record.

Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: October 6, 2025
Application Deadline: September 28, 2025
Experience Level: Mid-level
Compensation: At least USD $18 / hour (Commensurate with experience)

Description:
Animal Care and Companion Associate
Beagle Freedom Project is a non-profit organization dedicating to ending animal testing. Our facility in Nowata, Oklahoma is where many of our animals liberated from animal testing live full-time and part time. They require tenderness, love and care to overcome the trauma of their past and begin their new lives. BFP is seeking loving caretakers with compassionate hearts who also possess the experience necessary to care for these fragile animals.

As an Animal Care and Companion Associate, you will be responsible for befriending various types of animals: dogs, cats, horses, pigs, rabbits, goats, and alpacas, and more; caring for them and helping their journey of rehabilitation from abuse and neglect to love and freedom.

Responsibilities:

Create a harmonious connection with the animals.
Teach former animal testing and cruelty survivors how to live life as free animals: walking on leash, playing with toys, playing with other animals and people, enjoying treats and most of all, trusting people and other animals.
Grooming & Bathing.
Feeding.
Cleaning the animals’ areas: picking up animal waste such as urine, feces, vomit.
Playing and spending quality time with the animals.
Walking the animals.
Taking the animals to veterinary appointments.
Pairing animals together or in groups and taking notes on animals’ behavior.

Requirements:

Must be 18+ years of age
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Reliable transportation and current driver’s license
Strong understanding of animal behavior
Excellent attention to animal needs
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or alone
Strong communication skills to effectively report animal needs and unusual behavior

Job Type: Part Time
Start Date: October 6, 2025
Application Deadline: September 28, 2025
Experience Level: Mid-level
Compensation: At least USD $18 / hour (Commensurate with experience)

Responsibilities:

Create a harmonious connection with the animals.
Teach former animal testing and cruelty survivors how to live life as free animals: walking on leash, playing with toys, playing with other animals and people, enjoying treats and most of all, trusting people and other animals.
Grooming & Bathing.
Feeding.
Cleaning the animals’ areas: picking up animal waste such as urine, feces, vomit.
Playing and spending quality time with the animals.
Walking the animals.
Taking the animals to veterinary appointments.
Pairing animals together or in groups and taking notes on animals’ behavior.

Requirements:

Must be 18+ years of age
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Reliable transportation and current driver’s license
Strong understanding of animal behavior
Excellent attention to animal needs
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or alone
Strong communication skills to effectively report animal needs and unusual behavior