Major Gifts Officer

DoveLewis ER + Specialty Hospital•Portland, OR

2d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DoveLewis is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to join our development and fundraising team! As a Major Gifts Officer you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts of $25,000 and above to support organizational priorities, including programs, endowments, capital initiatives, and equipment. This role works closely with grateful clients, philanthropists, and professional advisors to develop meaningful giving opportunities aligned with DoveLewis's mission . The Major Gifts Officer partners with program and medical staff to ensure fundraising efforts support strategic priorities. A successful candidate will have experience engaging high net worth individuals in charitable giving conversations, including comfort discussing estate and deferred gifts. A genuine respect for animals and an appreciation for the human-animal bond are essential. This is a hybrid position split between work from home and our NW Portland hospital location. Salary range is $70,000-90,000 annually depending on education, certification, and experience. Who we are looking for: As the ideal person for this position, you have: A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual donors. Three or more years of successful major gifts development and fundraising experience Local affiliations and ties in the community Experience using donor database software (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred) Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding annual fundraising goals Experience creating development communications and managing multiple projects Experience or education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in fundraising, non-profit management, sales, communications, or a related field of study Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above. Why you will love working at DoveLewis: We provide generous employee benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time-off, veterinary discounts, student loan repayment, and a positive work environment. We provide continuing education benefits and abilities to grow your skills and capacities. You will be a part of a collaborative and innovative team Your work makes a difference to the animal-loving community and to individual pet owners on a daily basis. How to apply: To be considered for this position, please complete the online application, and upload a resume. DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen for illegal substances and background screens required.

Requirements

A successful track record of personally identifying, cultivating, and soliciting individual donors.
Three or more years of successful major gifts development and fundraising experience
Local affiliations and ties in the community
Experience using donor database software (Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred)
Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding annual fundraising goals
Experience creating development communications and managing multiple projects
Experience or education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in fundraising, non-profit management, sales, communications, or a related field of study
Any suitable combination of experience or education may substitute for the above.
A genuine respect for animals and an appreciation for the human-animal bond are essential.

Responsibilities

identifying, cultivating, and securing major gifts of $25,000 and above to support organizational priorities, including programs, endowments, capital initiatives, and equipment
works closely with grateful clients, philanthropists, and professional advisors to develop meaningful giving opportunities aligned with DoveLewis's mission
partners with program and medical staff to ensure fundraising efforts support strategic priorities
engaging high net worth individuals in charitable giving conversations, including comfort discussing estate and deferred gifts