Major Gifts Officer

Come join the Kansas Humane Society pack! We are looking for a Major Gifts Officer who loves being an important part of an animal's life.

***KHS is a qualified employer for the Public Loan Service Forgiveness program.***

We offer:

• Opportunity for two pay increases per year!
• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid time when closed for Inclement Weather
• Comprehensive low-deductible health, pharmacy and dental plans
• Vision insurance plan
• SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with a generous company match
• Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses
• Discounted YMCA membership
• Discounts on adoptions, retail store items, basic veterinary services and medicine, and pet food
• Employee Assistance Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION                                                                                                           

Position Title: Major Gifts Officer                                                     Department: Development

Classification:   Exempt                                                                  

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports To:    Chief Development Officer

Positions Supervised: None

POSITION PURPOSE

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Major Gifts Portfolio Management

• Research and qualify current and prospective donors for assignment to the major gift portfolio.
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 150 individual donors and prospects with giving capacity of $5,000 , including cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding annual gifts.
• Create and implement customized cultivation and solicitation plans for each assigned donor.
• Conduct regular donor visits (in-person, phone, or virtual) to build relationships and inspire deeper investment.
• Develop personalized proposals, presentations, and impact reports to engage and retain donors.
• Track all donor interactions and progress using the organization’s CRM system, ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Collaborate with leadership, program staff, and communications to align donor interests with organizational priorities.

Planned Giving

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit donors for planned gifts, including bequests, beneficiary designations, and other deferred giving opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer and external advisors to maintain resources and materials supporting planned giving outreach.
• Ensure planned gift prospects are stewarded and recognized appropriately.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to establish and meet annual major gift revenue goals.
• Participate in moves management and prospect review meetings.
• Support the development team with donor events, stewardship activities, and campaigns as needed.
• Contributes to the creation of donor communications and impact materials that highlight philanthropic outcomes.
• Maintain a working knowledge of organizational priorities, challenges, and impact.

Team Interaction

• Actively support staff, board members, and volunteers in advancing KHS goals and mission.
• Serve as a trusted leader across KHS and provide support and resources when needed.
• Always Represent KHS in a professional and courteous manner (both within the organization and in the community).

KHS CORE VALUES
The Kansas Humane Society has HEART:

HAVE COMPASSION

• We have empathy and understanding for the community and pets we serve, our teammates and our partners in animal welfare

EXEMPLIFY COMMITMENT

• We show our dedication in our work ethic and willingness to learn and grow.

ACT WITH INTEGRITY

• We prioritize integrity in all our actions.

RESPECT ALL

• We treat all animals and people with respect.

THRIVE THROUGH COLLABORATION

• We are better together, united in our service to pets and their people.

Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent required; equivalent experience or bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, public relations, or a related field preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurability under the Kansas Humane Society’s vehicle policy.                                   

Experience Preferred: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development, major gifts, or a related field. Passion for animal welfare and a belief in the power of philanthropy to save lives.

Required experience: At least one year of major gift experience in the nonprofit arena. Ideal candidates will also have experience in legacy/planned giving, will have completed specific development-related training, and have a thorough background in and experience with fundraising best practices, donor database record management, prospect research tools, and development planning

Skills and Abilities: Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal communication skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals and donor communications. Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute individualized donor engagement plans. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with staff, volunteers, and leadership. Proficiency with donor databases/CRM systems and Microsoft Office or similar tools.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Talking: Ability to speak effectively and communicate clearly.

Average Hearing: Able to hear average conversations.

Repetitive Motion: The employee is regularly required to type, stand, sit, kneel, and squat.

Finger Dexterity: The employee is regularly required to use hands to type.

Average Vision: Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Strength: Occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. May also walk or sit for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office environment and offsite donor meeting locations. Surroundings may be noisy at times. Adequate lighting. Employee and shelter animals often are in office space.

This role requires occasional travel, as well as evening, weekend, and after-hours work to support special events, donor engagements, and other key activities. Flexibility is essential to accommodate donor schedules and ensure the success of fundraising efforts.

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability: Make decisions independently, must have respect for the human/animal bond. Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization.

Mathematics Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers and common fractions.

Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to communicate clearly.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected.  They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.  Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. 

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included.  Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.  Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions.  In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000