Senior Major Gifts Officer - Donor Strategy & Campaigns

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

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.