Senior Director, Impact & Legacy Giving

About the role

The Senior Director of Impact & Legacy Giving is a key leader on the Advancement Team, which includes all of Oregon Humane’s fundraising, communication and marketing efforts. The team is made up of a group of passionate individuals who work every day to help raise funds, build awareness, steward current and cultivate new donors, and help Oregon Humane protect and care for as many animals and their people as possible.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with donors at the highest levels, modeling best practices in major and legacy giving while maintaining a personal portfolio of prospects.
• Shape strategy and structure for an integrated team of gift officers and donor engagement staff, aligning talent, processes, and outcomes with Oregon Humane’s mission and vision.
• Inspire and lead a team of professionals focused on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors who can make transformational gifts during their lifetime or through their estate.
• Partner across Advancement and Oregon Humane leadership to ensure a holistic approach to donor relationships, data-driven decision making, and long-term revenue growth.
• Build a culture of advancement that nurtures staff growth, develops a strong bench of future leaders, and celebrates collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fundraising leadership experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in securing major and planned gifts at the six- and seven-figure level.
• Strong understanding of donor motivations, and all common giving vehicles (ex. DAFs, QCDs, CGAs, trusts, wills, gifts of stock, etc.), and the nuances of blended gifts.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, including coaching and mentoring emerging leaders.
• Experience fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Skilled at building organizational bench strength and developing future leaders.
• Track record of designing and implementing integrated fundraising strategies.
• Adept at using data to drive decision-making, set priorities, and measure impact.
• Exceptional ability to cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth donors.
• Comfort managing a personal portfolio of transformational prospects, while coaching others to success.
• Skilled communicator who can articulate Oregon Humane’s mission with clarity, warmth, and conviction.
• Experience working in close partnership with executives, board members, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to serve as a visible ambassador for Oregon Humane, both internally and externally.
• Commitment to building bridges across departments, ensuring Advancement is seen as a trusted partner.
• Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff and volunteers.