Major Gifts Officer (Volunteer, 5 hrs/week)

Major Gifts Officer (Volunteer, 5 hrs/week)

We are seeking an experienced and relationship-driven Major Gifts Officer to help secure large contributions that support our rescues mission. In this role, you will engage with high-value donors, fostering meaningful connections and ensuring they feel connected to our work and its impact. Responsibilities include identifying potential major donors, cultivating relationships, and planning strategic communications. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for fundraising, and an ability to convey the impact of our work effectively. You will work remotely for five hours per week with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and manage relationships with major donors, ensuring a strong, personalized connection to the rescue.
• Develop strategies to engage and steward existing and prospective donors.
• Work with leadership to communicate funding needs and program impact to donors.
• Track donor interactions and provide regular updates on progress.

Expectations:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Previous fundraising or major donor experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and commit to 5 hours weekly.
• Passionate about animal welfare and the rescue's mission.

Rescue Mission: At Path of Hope Rescue we strive to decrease the euthanasia rate of high risk dogs in the southern United States by transporting pregnant dogs and puppies to the Pacific Northwest to find adoptive homes. We are 100% foster based and rely on volunteers and fosters to help in our mission.

Vision: Eliminating euthanasia of dogs in the South by decreasing the amount of dogs breeding unchecked. Becoming the number one ‘dog destination’ in Spokane and capitalizing on Spokane’s love of Rescue Dogs.

Core Values: Transparency, Community, Integrity, and the Golden Rule

Culture: We love dogs. At PHR you will find people who first need to pet your dog and then will ask your name. Who expects to be invited to your dog’s birthday party and who knows that your dog obviously needs that new sweater.

We know dogs are family and should be treated that way. And we are driven by a shared passion to make sure every dog who isn’t being loved, finds their way to a family. We care for each other and have created a community of people who love what they do.