Gifts Officer

About Dog Tag
Dog Tag is a nonprofit social enterprise that combines our one-of-a-kind Fellowship program which serves veterans with service-connected disabilities military spouses and caregivers nationwide with a high-quality bakery. At the bakery our community can express support for our mission through a cup of coffee and a variety of baked products sandwiches and beverages.

Based in Washington DCs Georgetown neighborhood Dog Tag provides an innovative hands-on business education program that equips Fellows with the skills to launch their own businesses transition to meaningful careers in the civilian workforce or continue their educational priorities.

The bakery is where delicious treats and meaningful service meet. Every item we create reflects our dedication to supporting those who have served our country and every sale enables us to serve more Fellows and alumni. The ability to engage with us in our cafe as well as through local catering and gift boxes shipped nationwide extends the reach of our mission to every service member family seeking renewed purpose identity and commitment.

Why Dog Tag
Our values of service entrepreneurship empowerment and respect guide everything we do from how we interact with our team to how we engage with our customers. As part of our growing team youll have the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact mission that extends beyond a storefront. Youll help empower our Fellows and alumni and make an impact every day.

Working at Dog Tag is more than a job; everyone on staff takes part in the Fellowship Program plays a role in telling the story of Dog Tags impact to customers partners donors and neighbors and becomes an advocate for the mission.

Dog Tag is a workplace for those who want to invest in themselves and others. We value dedication and high-quality outcomes for all staff members because every individual contributes to the success of our entire community.

Role Description
The Gifts Officer is a key member of Dog Tags Development team responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of mid-sized corporate and individual donors giving between $1000 and $25000 annually. This role focuses on cultivating soliciting and stewarding donors while also providing strategic support to Dog Tags Community Engagement Advisory Committee a volunteer leadership group that helps expand the organizations network visibility and fundraising reach.

Through creative storytelling authentic relationship-building and a collaborative approach the Gifts Officer will cultivate meaningful connections with supportersboth individuals and companieswho believe in the power of empowering veterans military spouses and caregivers in support of Dog Tags growth and fundraising objectives.

Responsibilities & Duties
Mid-Level Donor Portfolio Management (Individuals & mid-sized Corporations)

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 mid-sized corporate and individual donors and prospects developing and executing personalized cultivation solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Conduct in-person virtual and phone-based donor visits to deepen engagement and identify giving capacity interests and alignment.
• Move donors through the giving pipeline identifying candidates for upgrade to major gift status.

Corporate Giving & Partnerships

• Identify cultivate and solicit corporate partners for sponsorships workplace giving employee engagement opportunities and cause-marketing initiatives.
• Develop tailored corporate proposals sponsorship packages and impact reports that align with partners philanthropic and CSR priorities.
• Serve as a key point of contact for corporate donors ensuring strong stewardship and renewal of multi-year commitments.

Advisory Committee - Community Engagement Support

• Assist in managing and staffing DTIs Community Engagement Advisory Committee (AC) including coordinating meetings agendas materials and follow-up communications.
• Support AC members in leveraging their networks for fundraising ambassadorship and event participation.
• Partner with the Chief Development Officer to onboard new committee members track engagement and ensure each member has a meaningful and productive experience.
• Help design community engagement-driven cultivation events and peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities.

Fellowship Curriculum & Teaching

• Assist in teaching fellows through programmatic rotations including delivering sessions such as Introduction to Development & Types of Funders and Crafting a Compelling Pitch as part of the Living Business School curriculum.
• Collaborate with program staff to integrate real-world fundraising and storytelling skills into the fellow experience helping fellows build confidence in articulating their mission vision and ask.

Fundraising & Solicitation

• Meet annual revenue goals through direct solicitations renewals and upgrades within the mid-level individual and corporate giving programs.
• Draft customized proposals gift acknowledgments and donor communications.
• Collaborate with the Major Gifts and Annual Fund teams to ensure a seamless donor experience across giving levels.

Stewardship & Engagement

• Develop creative stewardship touch-points including impact reports program updates and exclusive donor experiences such as bakery visits and fellow showcases.
• Plan and support cultivation events that connect donors and corporate partners to Dog Tags mission fellows and alumni.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions moves management and giving history in the CRM (e.g. Salesforce).
• Track portfolio performance corporate pipeline activity and AC engagement; report regularly on progress toward goals.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with the Director of Communications team to align messaging campaigns and appeals.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of Dog Tags mid-level and corporate giving programs and recommend enhancements to elevate the donor and partner experience.

Education andExperience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 35 years of progressive fundraising experience preferably in individual giving corporate partnerships annual fund or mid-level/major gifts.
• Demonstrated success in soliciting and closing gifts of $1000 from individuals and/or corporations.
• Experience supporting volunteer leadership groups advisory boards or committees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling donor- and partner-facing materials.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred

• Familiarity with the veteran military or social enterprise communities.
• Experience working in a small-to-mid-sized nonprofit environment.
• Knowledge of moves management corporate sponsorship strategy and donor pipeline development best practices.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for Dog Tags mission and the communities we serve.
• Relationship-driven with a warm authentic and professional approach to donor and partner engagement.
• Self-starter who thrives in a collaborative mission-driven environment.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural competency.
• Discretion in handling confidential donor and board-related information.

Work Hours Compensation & Benefits

• This is a full-time hybrid position based in Washington DC with approximately 2 inperson days per week and may require evenings and weekends.
• Starting salary: $65000.00 - $75000.00 annually (based on experience).
• Paid leave including vacation and sick leave and holidays.
• Paid end-of-year closing: in celebration of the incredible work done across all departments during the year Dog Tag closes between Christmas and New Year.
• Medical (health dental and vision) insurance life & accident insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts (medical dependent care transportation) short-term and long-term disability insurance and retirement plans.
• Free shift drinks and food discounts.
• Opportunities for training and career growth.