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Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 100 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice.
Purpose of Position: Work with the Manager, Major & Planned Giving and the Director of Development to develop and implement a program strategy targeting individuals capable of making significant annual contributions of $10,000 or more to support the mission of the Dumb Friends League. The Major Gift Officer is responsible for identification of prospective donors as well as qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and creative stewardship of a portfolio of existing donors. Manage the Dr. Mary E. Bates Founders Society and stewardship of its members. Responsibilities are split between major and planned giving.