Major Gifts Officer

z_Animal Rescue Organization; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Pre-tax commute deductions

Pet bereavement leave

Discounted veterinary care

Employee discount on pet supplies

Job summary

Animal Rescue Organization in Portland, OR seeks a Major Gifts Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward individual gifts. You will manage a donor portfolio, develop strategies, and collaborate with leadership to advance fundraising goals.

The role requires 5–7 years in major gifts and strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills. Opportunities include events, campaigns, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Five to seven years of successful major gifts fundraising and program management.
• Capital campaign experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individuals and family foundations.
• Utilize moves management to cultivate and solicit major gifts.
• Develop strategies to move mid-level donors to major giving.
• Collaborate with leadership for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Develop annual fundraising goals and plans aligned with department goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing on collateral and giving opportunities.
• Plan and implement donor events.
• Acknowledge major donors through public and private recognition.
• Report progress using department metrics.
• Represent Animal Rescue Organization at meetings and events.

Skills

Donor relations

Prospect identification

Moves management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Discretion with confidential info

Relationship building

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

MS Office

Job description

For over 30 years, Animal Resume Organization has been saving lives across the US. Based in San Francisco, California, we are a diverse group of people from all over the world, working together to save the animals.

Position: Major Gifts Officer

Location: Portland, OR

Job Id:102

# of Openings:1

Summary: In 2018, Animal Rescue Organization celebrates 150 years of saving, caring for, and improving the lives of animals and the people who love them. At this exciting time in our history, we are seeking a highly motivated and proven Major Gifts Officer who believes in our work and is deeply passionate about promoting our mission. The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual gifts to Animal Rescue Organization. With the goal of meeting and exceeding ambitious major gifts revenue, this position manages a portfolio of donors and prospects to increase support for the programs and ever expanding reach. The Major Gifts Officer collaborates with the Development Team and across the organization to build donor engagement, lifetime relationships and innovative giving opportunities. As a key member of the fundraising team, this position champions the Vice President of Development’s initiatives with the executive leadership, Board of Directors and key stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Functions:

Major Gifts:

• Manage a portfolio of individuals and family foundations.
• Utilizing moves management, personally cultivate and solicit major gifts from current and prospective donors.
• Create opportunities for current donors to increase their commitments and realize their philanthropic goals.
• Work with the Individual Gifts Manager to develop strategies to move mid-level donors from direct mail solicitation to personal solicitation.
• Partner with leadership with respect to cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts; utilize their time and talents appropriately; ensure their effectiveness as a spokesperson and fundraiser.
• Develop annual fundraising goals and business plans in alignment with department wide goals and efforts.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications on the development of collateral materials, innovative ideas and giving opportunities.
• Develop, plan and implement special events for current and prospective donors.
• Acknowledge major donors through both public and private recognition.
• Participate in planning and executing special initiatives and capital campaigns.
• Utilize systems and software to identify, track, cultivate and steward donors; report progress using specific department metrics.
• Play a leadership role with staff, volunteers and community supporters at meetings, special events, promotions, and community functions as a representative of Animal Rescue Organization.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Work is performed in shared office, with regular exposure to the animal kennels, shelter, and veterinary settings.
• Must be able to speak clearly and loudly to groups inside, outside, and in small and large spaces.
• Regularly sits at a computer station and operates electronic equipment.
• Occasionally lifts, carries and positions objects weighing up to 30 pounds when moving supplies and managing special events.
• Typically stands, bends, stoops and crouches while working special events.
• Regularly moves about the campus to coordinate work.
• Regular driving to speaking or meeting locations.
• Consistently exposed to animals in the workplace and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternatives available.

Education and Experience (required):

• Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree preferred
• Five to seven years of demonstrated success soliciting and securing major gifts along with managing Major Giving programs
• Capital campaign experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to the mission, values, goals, and success of Animal Rescue Organization.
• Outstanding donor relations and prospect identification skills.
• Must be a self-starter who enjoys making and maintaining good professional relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex fundraising activities simultaneously.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization skills with a propensity for detail.
• Successful experience working in a performance-based department as an integral partner in a highly effective environment.
• Knowledge of moves management.
• Proven planning skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage.
• Sound judgment and ability to exercise complete discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Technology proficiency including MS Office suite and fundraising software, Raisers Edge preferred.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position depends on the length and breadth of experience. Eligible for full benefits package including: paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, tax-deferred retirement plan, pre-tax commute expense deductions, pet bereavement leave, discounted veterinary care, employee discount on retail, pet supplies, dog training classes, and humane education.