SAFE Haven for Cats is looking for a Gift Officer who can help cultivate donor relationships and inspire others to join our work to save cats’ lives. If you’re someone who enjoys connecting with people, listening to their stories, building trust, and helping them invest in meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you. This is a hybrid position based in Raleigh, North Carolina with frequent Triangle area travel.
The Role
As our Gift Officer, you will build and manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors and prospective supporters whose generosity helps make our mission possible. Some days you’ll be meeting with long-term supporters to learn what inspires their philanthropy. Other days you will partner with program staff to share stories of impact, introduce new donors to our mission or develop strategies that deepen engagement and expand support.
Requirements
At least two years of successful fundraising experience in animal welfare, advocacy, nonprofit, or another mission-driven organization.
Experience working with major donors, executive leadership, board members, or external partners
Strong communication, writing, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
A deep commitment to advancing animal welfare
Nice to haves
You have successfully secured five-figure (or larger) individual gifts.
You’re familiar with North Carolina’s philanthropic community and enjoy cultivating relationships throughout the state with a focus in the Triangle area
You are familiar with DonorPerfect
You have worked at an animal welfare organization, even if not in a fundraising position
Hiring range: $25 to $30 per hour at 8-10 hours per week, with possibility to extend hours depending on performance and needs of the organization.
Email resume and cover letter to maddie@safehavenforcats.org with "PT Gift Officer Application" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.