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Karen Nilsen

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Senior Associate VP, Digital Strategy at The Humane League
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Karen Nilsen is the Senior Associate VP of Digital Strategy at The Humane League, focusing on strengthening online giving and engagement for farmed animal advocacy. A Griffith University graduate, she possesses deep expertise in UX design, CX marketing, and digital fundraising strategy to drive impactful campaigns and organizational growth.

Guided by a life goal to "do the most good, " Karen is deeply committed to using her skills for positive social change. This passion extends beyond her primary role, as she has also authored a book designed to empower other changemakers with effective digital strategies to amplify their causes.

Unique fact: Karen was a finalist for the prestigious Cannes Film Lions Award for her work as a Client Creative Director on an advocacy TV commercial.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Senior Associate VP, Digital Strategy
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Animal Advocacy
Her career is centered on strengthening digital engagement and fundraising in support of effective advocacy for farmed animals.
Digital Fundraising
A key focus of her professional work, she specializes in developing digital strategies to significantly boost online giving for non-profits.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Senior Associate VP, Digital Strategy
The Humane League
6-2021 - 4-2024
Senior Director of Digital Strategy
The Humane League
5-2020 - 6-2021
Director of Digital Communications Strategy
The Humane League
4-2024
Board Member
The Midas Project
1-2020
Book Author
Building Digital Power: a playbook for changemakers (e-Book/paperback)
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Education
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Design Studies
Griffith University
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