Manager - Senior Gift Officer

Louisiana SPCA • New Orleans, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Gift Officer leads the Louisiana SPCA's annual fundraising strategy and is the primary driver of mid-level and major gift revenue. This role manages a donor portfolio, supervises Gift Officer staff, and coordinates event sponsorship efforts in close partnership with the Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer (CAMO). The ideal candidate is a seasoned nonprofit fundraising professional with a demonstrated track record at the mid- and major-gift levels, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage staff and campaigns in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive fundraising experience, including demonstrated success securing mid-level and major gifts ($5,000+) from individuals, corporations, and/or foundations
• Proven ability to manage donor portfolios and execute moves management strategies
• Experience leading fundraising initiatives — annual giving, major gifts, or event sponsorship
• Demonstrated experience managing and coaching fundraising staff, including goal-setting and professional development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor proposals, sponsorship materials, and stewardship communications
• Strong organizational and relationship-building skills; ability to collaborate effectively with donors, volunteers, board members, and staff
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and prospect research tools

Nice To Haves

• Advanced fundraising training or CFRE certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Gift Officer staff, ensuring effective portfolio management across the Advancement team
• Establish clear expectations, quarterly goals, and weekly scorecard metrics
• Conduct regular portfolio reviews and provide moves management coaching
• Deliver performance feedback, professional development, and accountability
• Ensure portfolio management best practices are consistently followed
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteer event sponsorship committees
• Collaborate with the Volunteer Manager to engage corporate volunteer partners in annual fundraising efforts
• Lead and execute the Louisiana SPCA's annual giving strategy to achieve the organization's fundraising goals
• Oversee annual fund performance metrics: donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, reactivation, and recurring giving
• Build and manage the annual fundraising calendar in coordination with the CAMO, including seasonal campaigns, stewardship plans, and mid-level/major donor cultivation initiatives
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to develop effective messaging, creative assets, and donor-centered storytelling for annual giving campaigns
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 mid-level and major donors and prospects through all stages of the donor cycle: qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
• Secure and grow gifts at mid-level and major gift levels, including larger multi-year commitments when appropriate
• Partner with the CAMO, CEO, senior leadership, and board members to advance the major gift pipeline and solicitation opportunities
• Prepare tailored proposals and presentations for individual, corporate, and institutional donors, including customized recognition and impact communications
• Lead strategy and execution of corporate and major donor sponsorship for Louisiana SPCA fundraising events
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective sponsors; cultivate relationships with corporate partners and community leaders
• Recruit and manage volunteer sponsorship committees; collaborate with board members and leadership on identification and solicitation
• Ensure all sponsorship benefits and recognition commitments are fulfilled in partnership with Marketing and event staff
• Maintain sponsor relationships to encourage renewals, upgrades, and long-term partnerships
• Work closely with the Data, Analytics, and Operations Manager to strengthen the donor pipeline
• Analyze giving patterns and donor segmentation
• Identify and qualify prospects capable of mid-level and major gifts
• Strengthen fundraising forecasting and reporting
• Use research tools and internal data to develop cultivation pathways that move donors from annual giving into mid-level and major gift portfolios
• Partner with the Data, Analytics, and Operations Manager to scale stewardship systems; ensure donors receive timely acknowledgements, meaningful impact reporting, and personalized engagement
• Lead development of major corporate and institutional grant opportunities, including research, proposals, submissions, and reporting
• Identify and cultivate legacy gift prospects within the portfolio; work with leadership to integrate planned giving into major donor conversations

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• The meaningful opportunity to make a daily difference in the lives of people and pets in our community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior