Gifts Officer

Step into a role where your passion for philanthropy and donor engagement can flourish. As a Gifts Officer at AHS, you’ll be the driving force of our donor relations, managing a dynamic portfolio to foster loyalty and increase commitment. Your hard work and dedication will make a great difference in the work we do at Animal Humane Society to engage the hearts, hands and minds of the community to help animals. Delve deeper into this exciting opportunity and learn how you can make a significant impact with us!

Pay: $60,000-70,000 annually, depending upon experience

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, vision insurance and more! 
• 15+ days of paid time off for a full year 
• 4 floating holidays (# of days is per year based on start date) 
• 401k 

Schedule/Location:

• Full Time, ~40 hours/week
• This is a hybrid role. The person in this position will have the opportunity to work remotely for part of their time. Frequency of on-site work subject to change as business needs dictate. Access to reliable internet, ability to prioritize work independently, and foster relationships while working in a hybrid (remote and in-person) environment required. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and be available for frequent face-to-face interactions in Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota regions. This role's main office is our Golden Valley, MN location.

Job Purpose:   You are an extroverted and communicative team member who is responsible for coordinating, nurturing and growing an assigned portfolio of gift donors. You manage all elements of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of assigned donors through prospect strategy and tailored outreach to increase donor retention and gift commitment.

What you will be doing:

Strategy — Develop, propose, and implement a comprehensive action plan to qualify, cultivate, and solicit core donors for AHS.

Continuous Improvement — Create and execute strategy to move donors through the philanthropy pipeline.

Relationship Building — Make meaningful contact with donors and prospects to nurture donor loyalty and foster personal relationships.

Process — Manage portfolio of donor prospects, sustaining gifts, and identify constituents for annual operating and capital campaign support.

Reporting - Responsible for tracking donor prospects and documenting their qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship activities.

Support — Aid in the development and execution of strategy, cultivation, and stewardship activities. Work collaboratively on communication materials for prospects. Reinforce the prospect relationship continuum.

Culture — Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS’s behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Champion a culture of safety and promote meaningful volunteer engagement.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What we are looking for:

Experience — Minimum of 1-2 years philanthropy experience, with demonstrated success working in an innovative team environment and demonstrated gift growth.

Computer Skills — Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Database and CRM experience preferred.

Schedule — Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during administrative operations hours as defined by management with flexibility to work an occasional evening or weekend shift.

Adaptability — Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations.

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, must have ability to work independently, as a member of the team, and collaboratively with external donors and internal partners.

Physical & Emotional Capabilities — Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia.

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Benefits

About AHS 

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. 

As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere. 

Why Work Here 

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people 
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do 
• Work-life balance 
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes  
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee ­paid supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment and long term disability insurance. 
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability 
• Support for student loans: We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Mental Health and Counseling Support:  
• All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year 
• 401K for part time and full time staff 
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff 
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date) 
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status) 
• Paid parent leave for full time staff 

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide. 

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.