Director, Philanthropy

DOGS INC • Palmetto, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Philanthropy plays a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships with Dogs Inc’s donors. The goal of this role is to deepen donor engagement, encourage continued support, and help grow philanthropic giving to the organization.

Requirements

• Donor-centered focus, exceptional customer service, excellent written, verbal, e-mail communication skills, excellent planning and organizational skills, strong project management, and strong collaboration with peers.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and minimum of two years of fundraising, customer relationship management or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to use moderate levels of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to use moderate levels of Raiser’s Edge and other donor relations software as applicable

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain meaningful relationships with a portfolio of donors through regular outreach, thoughtful communication, and personalized engagement strategies.
• Use our donor management system (Raiser’s Edge) to track donor interactions, manage follow-ups, and support ongoing fundraising efforts.
• Help analyze donor giving patterns and assist in creating plans to increase donor retention and loyalty.
• Conduct basic research on donors using tools like Donor Search, Insightful, or online sources to better understand donor interests and potential.
• Attend and support Dogs Inc events—both virtual and in-person—to connect with current and potential donors.
• Collaborate with team members to encourage current donors to introduce their networks to Dogs Inc.
• Support special projects and initiatives related to fundraising and donor engagement as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full dental and vision insurance premiums covered, competitive medical coverage, and a $15,000 life insurance policy.
• Retirement Match: A 5% retirement plan match for all benefit-eligible employees.
• Campus Perks: Free access to our fitness center and chef-prepared lunches served on campus (Monday-Friday).
• Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off policies (12-20 days/year based on tenure). Enjoy 13 paid holidays—including your birthday!
• Reward-Based Programs: Our Learn and Earn education program and Pawsitive Strides walking program offer many opportunities to earn additional Paid Time Off.
• Dog-Friendly Workplace: Bring your well-behaved, pre-screened dog to work and enjoy the ultimate companion-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director