Gifts Officer job at Dog Tag Bakery in Washington, DC

Gifts Officer

Dog Tag Inc.
3206 Grace Street NW, Washington, DC
Full Time

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, DC's 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.

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, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact mission that extends beyond a storefront. You’ll 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 Tag's 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.

The Gifts Officer is a key member of Dog Tag's Development team, responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of mid-sized corporate and individual donors giving between $1,000 and $25,000 annually. This role focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors while also providing strategic support to Dog Tag’s Community Engagement Advisory Committee, a volunteer leadership group that helps expand the organization's network, visibility, and fundraising reach.

Through creative storytelling, authentic relationship-building, and a collaborative approach, the Gifts Officer will cultivate meaningful connections with supporters—both individuals and companies—who believe in the power of empowering veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, in support of Dog Tag’s growth and fundraising objectives.

• 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 sponsor ships, 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 DTI's 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…