Gifts Officer

Dog Tag • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Dog Tag Bakery, we’re more than just a bakery — we’re part of Dog Tag Inc., a mission-driven organization that blends the art of baking with a powerful commitment to social impact. Based in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, Dog Tag Bakery provides an innovative, hands-on educational program for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, equipping them with the skills to launch their own businesses or transition to meaningful careers in the civilian workforce. Our bakery is a place where delicious treats and meaningful service meet. Every item we create reflects our dedication to supporting those who have served our country. With every loaf, cookie, and pastry, we honor the veterans, military families, and caregivers who walk through our doors, offering them a path to success through learning, community, and empowerment. Why Dog Tag? What makes Dog Tag truly unique is our holistic approach to social impact. We don’t just serve great food; we provide a supportive environment for veterans and their families to thrive, grow, and connect. Our values of service, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and respect guide everything we do — from the way we interact with our team to the way we engage with our customers. As part of our growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission that’s bigger than baking. You’ll help empower individuals, change lives, and make an impact every day. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a legacy that transforms the lives of veterans, military families, and caregivers while serving delicious food to the community. Role Description The Gifts Officer is a key member of Dog Tag's Development team, responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of mid-sized corporate and individual donors giving between $1,000 and $25,000 annually. This role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors while also providing strategic support to Dog Tag’s Community Engagement Advisory Committee, a volunteer leadership group that helps expand the organization's network, visibility, and fundraising reach. Through creative storytelling, authentic relationship-building, and a collaborative approach, the Gifts Officer will cultivate meaningful connections with supporters—both individuals and companies—who believe in the power of empowering veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, in support of Dog Tag’s growth and fundraising objectives.

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