Individual Giving Officer

Working closely with SR3’s Executive Director and reporting to the Director of Development, the Individual Giving Officer is a full-time, exempt position focused on growing major and mid-level gift revenue from both new and established supporters. This role builds meaningful donor relationships and moves individuals through the giving pipeline—ensuring strong stewardship, deeper engagement, and long-term revenue growth.

The Individual Giving Officer will manage a robust portfolio of donors and prospects, identifying new opportunities while strengthening existing relationships. While the primary focus is individual giving, this position will also serve as a key partner in advancing philanthropic support across multiple revenue channels.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, results-driven fundraiser who is energized by mission-based work and motivated by measurable outcomes. You bring strong relationship-building and project management skills, with the ability to quickly build rapport with donors, staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners. You are an engaging communicator, a thoughtful strategist, and a proactive team member who can inspire support for SR3’s work.

This position requires some in-state travel and occasional evening and weekend availability for donor engagement and events. A commitment to SR3’s mission and values is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level and major donors through strategic research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive major and mid-level gifts strategy aligned with SR3’s organizational priorities and funding needs.
• Build and deepen relationships with current major donors, prospects, and Board members through tailored engagement pathways, meetings, site visits, and cultivation events.
• Identify and qualify new major and planned giving prospects; advance donors through the pipeline and close gifts at all levels, including six-figure gifts.
• Partner closely with the Executive Director to coordinate major donor engagement, stewardship touchpoints, and external donor communications.
• Collaborate as an integral member of the Development team to help meet or exceed SR3’s annual organizational revenue goal ($2M ).
• Support the growth of corporate relationships and sponsorship opportunities, including event-related solicitations as needed.
• Track progress using metrics and measurement tools; provide clear reporting, forecasts, and updates to leadership and key stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate, timely CRM records, including donor interactions, proposals, relationship notes, and financial projections.
• Work cross-functionally with program and leadership staff to stay informed on conservation, response, and community engagement work to communicate impact compellingly to donors.
• Stay current on best practices and trends in philanthropy and major gifts to continuously strengthen strategy and performance.
• Support donor-facing events and community engagements by representing SR3 professionally and expanding visibility through networks and partnerships.
• Ensure strong donor retention, prioritizing excellent stewardship and long-term relationship building.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, development, or sales, including a proven track record closing five- and six-figure gifts from individual donors.
• Demonstrated ability to build authentic relationships and inspire philanthropic support through clear, mission-driven communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft compelling proposals, presentations, and donor communications.
• Strategic, results-oriented fundraiser with the ability to set goals, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, including the ability to manage a donor pipeline and execute high-quality stewardship.
• Collaborative, service-minded professional skilled at working with diverse stakeholders, including board members, staff, volunteers, and donors.
• Proficiency with fundraising databases/CRMs (SR3 uses Bloomerang), Microsoft Office, Google Drive and calendar.
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to ethical fundraising practices (AFP Code of Ethical Standards).
• Creative, proactive, and self-motivated with a growth mindset and enthusiasm for working in a dynamic, evolving nonprofit.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for donor engagement and events.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: 70-90k, commensurate with relevant experience and skills.
• Benefits: Health and dental insurance, retirement plan with 3% match, vacation, professional development support

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit/ in an office environment for extended periods of time 
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment 90% of the time
• Ability to be very mobile, walk on and navigate uneven surfaces, and non-ADA accessible areas

Work Environment

• Involves smells associated with animals and the care of animals.
• Involves working in an open office space.

SR3 is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to apply@SR3.org with the subject line Individual Giving Officer.

https://www.sealifer3.org/jobs/individual-giving-officer

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000