Major Gifts Officer

Animal Protection New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 71,125 - 80,015; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid health insurance

Generous paid time off

$10,000 life insurance policy

Up to 1% employer contribution to 401k

Job summary

A dedicated nonprofit organization in New Mexico is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to oversee the major gifts and legacy giving programs. The successful candidate will build and maintain relationships with donors and manage fundraising initiatives. Essential skills include exceptional communication, organization, and experience with CRMs. Compensation includes a starting salary of $71,125, comprehensive health benefits, and generous paid time off. The role primarily involves working from home, with occasional office visits in Santa Fe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Journalism, Writing, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum three years of major gift experience in the nonprofit sector preferred.
• Experience in legacy/planned giving and fundraising best practices is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of major gifts and legacy giving programs.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and prospective donors.
• Coordinate long-term fundraising initiatives.

Skills

High attention to details

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with a diverse constituency

Team leadership experience

MS Office proficiency (especially Excel)

Experience with CRMs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Animal Protection New Mexico is a dedicated statewide nonprofit committed to improving the welfare of animals through systemic change. By creating policies, infrastructure, and services, the organization works to ensure the humane treatment of animals while strengthening communities. Animal Protection New Mexico focuses on designing and implementing practical, compassionate solutions to complex animal welfare challenges.

Summary of Position:

Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing the major gifts and legacy giving programs for Animal Protection New Mexico and Animal Protection Voters. The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for cultivating relationships with existing major and legacy giving donors, and for identifying prospective major and legacy giving donors; as well as developing and maintaining business partnerships. Key activities include prospect research, developing effective solicitation strategies, stewarding donors through the major giving process and beyond, maintaining donor portfolios, tracking key metrics, and preparing major gift proposals and reports. This individual will also work with board members, other volunteers, and staff leaders to coordinate and implement long‑term fundraising initiatives.

Compensation:

Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, 100% employer paid health insurance, 85% employer paid dental insurance, 30% employer paid group vision insurance, employer paid $10,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy, and up to 1% of salary employer contribution to a 401k retirement plan annually.

Full‑time Starting Salary:

$71,125 (with no prior relevant experience), with final offer based on demonstrated relevant experience.
(Example: Candidates with 10 years of experience will earn approximately $80,015.)

Skills and Competency Areas:

• High attention to details
• Commitment to completing tasks
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate and work with a diverse constituency
• Excellent “people skills” including collaboration, persuasiveness, sensitivity to others, empathy, team and rapport building, listening skills, conversational ease, flexibility, and assertiveness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
• Desire to work in and support a team environment and its goals; experienced with team leadership
• Self‑motivated and self‑confident
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Can respond with flexibility to reasonable changes in work priorities and circumstancesMacintosh computer‑literate, and experienced in using a variety of computer software programs including e‑mail, Microsoft Office products (particularly advanced Excel skills), web‑based software products, and social media
• Experience working within computer databases and specifically CRMs
• Familiarity with New Mexico strongly preferred

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Journalism, Writing, etc.) plus at least three years major gift experience in the nonprofit arena preferred; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Ideal candidates will also have experience in legacy/planned giving, will have completed specific development‑related training, and have a thorough background in and experience with fundraising best practices and standards, donor database record management and analysis, prospect research tools, and development planning.

Location:

Candidate must be based in New Mexico. APNM staff are working primarily from home, with occasional work from APNM’s Santa Fe office.

Travel Requirements:

• Must have (or obtain within 3‑months from the date of hire) and maintain a current, valid State of New Mexico driver’s license; must have and maintain an insurable driving record under APNM’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Any employee using their personal vehicle for APNM business must have and provide proof of current liability insurance that meets or exceeds State‑required minimum coverages, or other coverages required by APNM.
• Work‑related mileage is reimbursed.

Reporting:

This position reports to the Chief Development Officer. No staff report to this position.

How to Apply:

Send resumé and cover letter via email to [e-mail]