Leadership Gifts Officer

The Animal Protective Foundation (APF) is seeking a Leadership Gifts Officer to play a central role in advancing its philanthropic program and deepening relationships with key supporters. This is an opportunity for a skilled fundraiser to manage a high-potential portfolio, contribute meaningfully to the organization’s long-term growth, and serve as a key partner in the success of the APF’s current and future capital campaign efforts.

Position Overview

• Manage and strategically advance a portfolio of 100+ donors and prospects
• Execute 12–15 meaningful donor engagements per month, focused on deepening relationships and increasing philanthropic support
• Solicit and secure gifts at the $1,000+ level, with an emphasis on donor growth and retention
• Play an active role in the organization’s capital campaign, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of campaign prospects
• Partner with senior leadership and board members to advance priority relationships and solicitation strategies
• Contribute to the development of major and planned giving initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrated success in building and advancing donor relationships
• Experience soliciting and closing gifts, with comfort in direct donor engagement
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage a dynamic portfolio
• Thoughtful, disciplined approach to moves management and follow-through
• Alignment with the APF’s mission and a commitment to high-quality donor stewardship

The Opportunity

• Join a respected, mission-driven organization with a strong community presence
• Work alongside leadership that values and invests in fundraising
• Contribute to a program with significant opportunity for growth and impact
• Competitive compensation range $70,000-$75,000 based on experience in addition to benefits.

To Apply:

The APF has partnered with The Killoe Group to facilitate the search. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to apf@thekilloegroup.com. Please include a brief response in your cover letter to the following: “What does meaningful donor engagement look like to you?”.