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Major Gifts Officer

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FOUR PAWS International

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United States , Boston, MA or New York, NY

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Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Year
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Job Description:

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Job Responsibility:

  • Identifying prospects, developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies, tracking progress, and staying on top of existing, new, and developing funding opportunities
  • Managing and cultivating relationships with existing major donors and prospects, acting as their main point-of-contact at the organisation and conducting outreach in a timely and professional manner
  • Researching, preparing, submitting, and managing proposals that demonstrate a compelling case for support
  • Working closely with the Fundraising Team Lead to develop and deliver an annual revenue strategy for major giving from individuals, foundations, corporates, and legacies
  • Working with fundraising colleagues to develop segmented appeals and stewardship premiums for the major donor audience
  • Coordinating and hosting donor events and meetings, both in-person and virtually
  • Maintaining monthly donation report records and coordinate coding, tracking, and reporting in partnership with Fundraising Team Lead and Database Manager
  • Remaining well-informed on animal welfare topics and FOUR PAWS’ programs and activities globally
  • Providing accurate and timely documentation of all work

Requirements:

  • Several years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and grants
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Highly developed organisation and follow-through skills and capacity to prioritise tasks
  • Experience successfully raising funds through individuals, foundations, and/or corporations for a nonprofit organisation
  • Knowledge of philanthropic motivations to give, tax-effective giving, and best practices related to donor relations and philanthropy
  • Ability to work independently and recognise opportunities to inspire increased support from donors
  • Experience with developing and maintaining long-term donor relationships, and ability to establish rapport with stakeholders internally and externally
  • Proven ability to communicate and analyse outcomes and data to a high standard
  • Basic budgeting and accounting skills
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion for donor visits and internal meetings and trainings
  • Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission
What we offer:
  • The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
  • A flexible and caregiver-friendly work environment with a hard-working and motivated team of animal lovers
  • Time off to recharge with 20 days annual leave, 14 holidays per year inclusive of one birthday leave (extra day off to use around your birthday), 8 sick days and summer Fridays
  • PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your annual leave
  • Coverage up to 90% of individual health insurance costs for all employees, a generous HRA plan, and 100% of STD, LTD, and Life insurances
  • Seniority bonus program
  • Local and international career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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