Major Gift Officer - Leadership Giving

Humane Society of Missouri

St. Louis, MO, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Major Gift Officer/Manager of Leadership Giving to join our Development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Leadership Giving, this position plays a vital role in cultivating meaningful relationships with donors who make HSMO's life-saving work possible.

The Manager will manage a portfolio of approximately 150 leadership and major gift donors and prospects, developing individualized strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward gifts of $1,000 and above. This position also supports donor recognition and stewardship activities-including the Women's Leadership Council, key donor events, and the exploration of a new Longmeadow Rescue Ranch affinity group for donors passionate about that branch of our mission.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator, strategic fundraiser, and collaborative teammate with a genuine passion for animal welfare. Experience with major gifts, annual giving, or donor engagement programs is required; experience using Raiser's Edge NXT is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and grow a portfolio of ~150 leadership and major donors.
Create and execute cultivation and solicitation strategies to increase donor engagement.
Support stewardship events and donor affinity group activities.
Collaborate across departments to strengthen the mid-level giving pipeline.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of fundraising experience, preferably in major or leadership giving.
CFRE preferred but not required.
Proven ability to cultivate and solicit gifts and build lasting donor relationships.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in donor database systems (preferably Raiser's Edge NXT).
Passion for the mission and values of the Humane Society of Missouri.