Major Gifts Development Manager — Veterans Fundraising

K9s For Warriors Inc; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

K9s For Warriors Inc. is seeking a Development Manager- Major Gifts to lead major gifts fundraising and donor cultivation from a Ponte Vedra Beach, FL office.

The role emphasizes cultivating donors, designing campaigns, and securing gifts of $25,000+ to advance the nonprofit’s mission. The DM will collaborate with the Director of Major Gifts & Foundations and other teams to plan yearly strategies, manage donor portfolios, and ensure exceptional donor stewardship while traveling as needed and

Qualifications

• 3+ years non-profit fundraising.
• 5+ years customer service experience.
• Proven donor cultivation and solicitation track record.
• CRM database proficiency and wealth screening tools.
• Experience writing compelling proposals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate major gift donors.
• Develop and implement major gifts strategies.
• Manage donor relations and ensure timely communication.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align fundraising initiatives.
• Prepare customized proposals to secure gifts.
• Track donor interactions and maintain donor database.
• Oversee donor events and community engagement.
• Meet annual fundraising targets of $1.5M+.
• Travel locally and nationally as needed.

Skills

Non-profit fundraising

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

CRM database

Wealth screening tools

Job description

K9s For Warriors Inc. is seeking a Development Manager- Major Gifts to lead major gifts fundraising and donor cultivation from a Ponte Vedra Beach, FL office.

The role emphasizes cultivating donors, designing campaigns, and securing gifts of $25,000+ to advance the nonprofit’s mission. The DM will collaborate with the Director of Major Gifts & Foundations and other teams to plan yearly strategies, manage donor portfolios, and ensure exceptional donor stewardship while traveling as needed and