Gifts Officer

Dog Tag Inc. • Washington, DC

1d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Dog Tag Bakery is part of Dog Tag Inc., a mission-driven organization that blends baking with social impact. Located in DC's Georgetown neighborhood, Dog Tag Bakery offers an innovative, hands-on educational program for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers. The program equips them with skills to launch their own businesses or transition to civilian careers. The bakery is a place where delicious treats and meaningful service meet, honoring those who have served our country and offering a path to success through learning, community, and empowerment. Dog Tag's unique approach provides a supportive environment for veterans and their families to thrive, grow, and connect, guided by values of service, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and respect. Joining the team means contributing to a mission that empowers individuals, changes lives, and makes an impact daily.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in individual giving, corporate partnerships, annual fund, or mid-level/major gifts.
• Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing gifts of $1,000+ from individuals and/or corporations.
• Experience supporting volunteer leadership groups, advisory boards, or committees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor- and partner-facing materials.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the veteran, military, or social enterprise communities.
• Experience working in a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit environment.
• Knowledge of moves management, corporate sponsorship strategy, and donor pipeline development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 mid-sized corporate and individual donors and prospects, developing and executing personalized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Conduct in-person, virtual, and phone-based donor visits to deepen engagement and identify giving capacity, interests, and alignment.
• Move donors through the giving pipeline, identifying candidates for upgrade to major gift status.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit corporate partners for sponsorships, workplace giving, employee engagement opportunities, and cause-marketing initiatives.
• Develop tailored corporate proposals, sponsorship packages, and impact reports that align with partners' philanthropic and CSR priorities.
• Serve as a key point of contact for corporate donors, ensuring strong stewardship and renewal of multi-year commitments.
• Assist in managing and staffing DTI's Community Engagement Advisory Committee (AC), including coordinating meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-up communications.
• Support AC members in leveraging their networks for fundraising, ambassadorship, and event participation.
• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to onboard new committee members, track engagement, and ensure each member has a meaningful and productive experience.
• Help design community engagement-driven cultivation events and peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities.
• Assist in teaching fellows through programmatic rotations, including delivering sessions such as "Introduction to Development & Types of Funders” and "Crafting a Compelling Pitch," as part of the Living Business School curriculum.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate real-world fundraising and storytelling skills into the fellow experience, helping fellows build confidence in articulating their mission, vision, and ask.
• Meet annual revenue goals through direct solicitations, renewals, and upgrades within the mid-level individual and corporate giving programs.
• Draft customized proposals, gift acknowledgments, and donor communications.
• Collaborate with the Major Gifts and Annual Fund teams to ensure a seamless donor experience across giving levels.
• Develop creative stewardship touch-points, including impact reports, program updates, and exclusive donor experiences such as bakery visits and fellow showcases.
• Plan and support cultivation events that connect donors and corporate partners to Dog Tag's mission, fellows, and alumni.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions, moves management, and giving history in the CRM (e.g., Salesforce).
• Track portfolio performance, corporate pipeline activity, and AC engagement; report regularly on progress toward goals.
• Partner with the Director of Communications team to align messaging, campaigns, and appeals.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of Dog Tag's mid-level and corporate giving programs and recommend enhancements to elevate the donor and partner experience.

Benefits

• Paid leave, including vacation and sick leave and holidays.
• Paid end-of-year closing: in celebration of the incredible work done across all departments during the year, Dog Tag closes between Christmas and New Year.
• Medical (health, dental, and vision) insurance, life & accident insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, transportation), short-term and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plans.
• Free shift drinks and food discounts.
• Opportunities for training and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree