Major Gifts Officer

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Responsible for planning, leading, and implementing the major gifts and legacy giving programs for Animal Protection New Mexico and Animal Protection Voters.The Major Gifts Officer will be responsible for cultivating relationships with existing major and legacy giving donors, and for identifying prospective major and legacy giving donors; as well as developing and maintaining business partnerships.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Key activities include prospect research, developing effective solicitation strategies, stewarding donors through the major giving process and beyond, maintaining donor portfolios, tracking key metrics, and preparing major gift proposals and reports. This individual will also work with board members, other volunteers, and staff leaders to coordinate and implement long-term fundraising initiatives.

Other Information/Requirements: 

•Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Journalism, Writing, etc.) plus at least three years major gift experience in the nonprofit arena preferred; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
•Ideal candidates will also have experience in legacy/planned giving, donor database record management and analysis, prospect research tools, and development planning.

How to Apply: 

Send resumé and cover letter via email to [email protected]
Full job listing is available at: https://apnm.org/get-involved/jobs/

Salary Range: 
Full-time Starting Salary: $71,125 (with no prior relevant experience), with final offer based on demonstrated relevant experience. (Example: Candidates with 10 years of experience will earn approximately $80,015.)
Contact Information
Name: 
Jodi Beers
Agency/Organization: 
Animal Protection New Mexico
Address: 
PO BOX 11395
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87192
Business Phone: 
505-265-2322
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Feb 25 2026
Date to Remove: 
May 26 2026

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