Manager - Senior Gift Officer

Position Overview:
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.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership, Management & Accountability:
- 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
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteer event sponsorship committees

Annual Fund Strategy & Execution:
- 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

Mid-Level and Major Gifts:
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 100-150 mid-level and major donors and prospects through all stages of the donor cycle
- 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

Major Event Sponsorship:
- Lead strategy and execution of corporate and major donor sponsorship for fundraising events
- Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective sponsors
- Maintain sponsor relationships to encourage renewals, upgrades, and long-term partnerships

Prospect Research & Pipeline Development:
- 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

Qualifications:

Education:
- Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Advanced fundraising training or CFRE certification is a plus

Experience & Skills:
- 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
- Demonstrated experience managing and coaching fundraising staff
- Proficiency with donor CRM systems and prospect research tools

Working Conditions:
- Some evening and weekend availability required for donor meetings and events
- Local travel required; occasional overnight travel may be needed
- Must be comfortable working around animals and in a high-noise environment

Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Compensation: $60,000 - $75,000 based on experience