Senior Philanthropic Gift Officer

Manage the relationships of our high-level donors andprospects as part of a major gifts program.

The largest guide dog school in North America, Guide Dogs forthe Blind, is looking for an experienced fundraiser to join us as aSenior Philanthropic Gifts Officer. Serving as astrong advocate of our mission, you will manage a portfolio ofhigh-level donors and prospects for our major gifts program. Donorsand prospects reside mainly in California, with clusters of donorsscattered throughout the U.S. and Canada. This positionwill be based at our San Rafael, CA campus, with possible hybridwork opportunities. Travel is up to 50%. 

What You’ll Love

• We are a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization supported entirelyby private donations, so your expertise will be valued andrecognized
• You’ll enjoy being part of our enthusiastic team of Developmentexperts as you brainstorm and discover new ways to attractdonors
• You’ll feel personal pride in supporting our mission that meansso much to so many
• This role offers autonomy and room for your ideas, bolstered bythe support of experts and specialists
• You can bring your dog to work!

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and manage identification, cultivation, solicitation,and stewardship strategies for individual donors and prospects
• Qualify major donor prospects and develop specific strategiesfor each donor and prospect
• Leverage board and other volunteer relationships and programleaders to maximize development opportunities, including designingand executing high-level solicitations
• Practice best-in-class stewardship of donors in portfolio toincrease gift size, secure multi-year gifts, and maximizeretention
• Utilize and update the donor database by recording activities,contacts, and strategies on an ongoing basis
• With the help of the special events manager, create and executeintimate cultivation or donor-hosted fundraising events whennecessary
• Track and report on overall major giving activity and results;develop and utilize tracking model; provide monthly and quarterlyincome forecasting

What You’ll Need:

• 10+ years of experience soliciting and successfully obtainingmajor gifts in the five- to seven-figure range
• Strong track or performance record of attaining challengingannual fundraising goals
• Bachelor’s degree desired
• Working knowledge of fundraising or philanthropy guidelines,structure, and theory as well as principles of gift planning
• Demonstrated experience using effective communication andinterpersonal skills, patience, active listening, diplomacy, andtact to build strong and engaging relationships with donors,volunteers, and all levels of staff
• Willing and able to undertake overnight travel anywhere inNorth America up to 50% of the time
• Current driver’s license and insurability at normal riskrates
• Proficient in MS Office; working knowledge of SalesForce highlydesirable
• Ability to perform basic administrative support duties andability to work proactively and function independently
• Knowledge of and experience with people with disabilities oranimal issues is a plus

Guide Dogs for the Blind

At Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB), we believe that everyonedeserves to move through the world safely and confidently – to livethe life they want to live. As the largest guide dog school inNorth America, we have graduated more than 16,000 guide dog teamsfrom across the U.S. and Canada since our founding in 1942. GDB notonly improves mobility for our clients, we further inclusion. Joinour team of more than 300 employees and share your passion for ourmission.

Apply

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At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciateall differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespectiveof your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression,sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics,disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities,especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouragedto apply.  If you have a disability and need assistance and/oraccommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contactour Human Resources department.

Pay Range

$166,000-$184,000/year