AFPLI Career Opportunities

Position Title: Gift Officer

Salary: $93,500

Posting Date: July 8, 2026

North Shore Animal League America is the world’s largest and longest running no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization.  Every year, an estimated 1,500,000 homeless pets are euthanized. Our mission: Rescue. Nurture. Adopt. Educate. Our vision: A future in which all companion animals find responsible, loving homes where they are free from abuse, hunger, fear, and loneliness and receive the care and respect they deserve.

North Shore Animal League America is currently seeking a Gift Officer who will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of Mid-level donors and prospects, building long-term relationships to secure significant contributions that align with the organization’s mission and goals. They are responsible for leveraging data analytics and managing proposal processes, to ensure strategic alignment with donor engagement strategies. They will work collaboratively with the Development Team, leadership, and volunteers to advance the national fundraising initiatives of the organization.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100–150 with a focus on developing and stewarding mid-level giving.
• Develop personalized engagement strategies and proposals based on donor interests, capacity, and giving history.
• Conduct frequent donor meetings and tours (in-person and virtual) to deepen relationships and advance giving discussions.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish annual fundraising goals.
• Plan and execute strategies to move donors through the pipeline, from identification and cultivation to solicitation and stewardship.
• Partner with planned giving officers to integrate planned giving opportunities, where appropriate.
• Use donor analytics tools and CRM system to track:
• Donor engagement metrics (e.g., number of touchpoints, response rates).
• Donor lifecycle stages (e.g., acquisition, retention, upgrade potential).
• Pipeline performance, forecasting, and goal achievement.
• Monitor trends in donor giving behavior to inform segmentation and targeted strategies.
• Provide reports on portfolio activity, progress toward revenue goals, and areas for growth. Function as the primary point of contact for mid-level donors, ensuring they feel valued and connected to the organization’s mission.
• Engage leadership, executives, and key stakeholders in donor cultivation and solicitation efforts as appropriate.
• Represent the organization at events and donor gatherings to build relationships and promote initiatives.
• Work with colleagues on the Development Team to develop impactful donor materials and recognition opportunities.
• Collaborate with shelter, adoption, rescue, and medical services teams to ensure major donors receive updates and insights into the impacts of their contributions.
• Participate in Development Team meetings, training, and strategic planning efforts.
• Participate in departmental meetings by sharing insights about improving Animal League America’s content and its distribution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in individual gift fundraising.
• Proven track record of securing individual gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
• Excellent people skills that build valuable relationships. You are attentive to people; you listen a lot; you are courteous; you follow up. You combine relationships with strategy to create value for NSALA.
• Ability to travel nationally for donor visits and events; approximately 30% travel.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car to visit local and regional donors.
• A flexible work schedule that will include some evening and weekend visits, tours, and events.
• This job is full time based at our Port Washington, NY office with up to 2 days remote after a period of training.

Salary: $93,500

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and much more.

For consideration, interested candidates can forward their resume and cover letter, along with salary requirements to hr@animalleague.org

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind.

The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Position Summary:

The Director of Marketing and Communications for Alumni and Development will report to the Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs . This position is responsible for playing a key role in enhancing the visibility and reputation of Hofstra University focusing on the target audience of donors and alumni. The Director will support philanthropic efforts, and strengthen relationships with Hofstra’s alumni and donors through strategic marketing and communications initiatives. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking team player, with a passion for higher education and a proven track record of developing and implementing comprehensive marketing and communication strategies to engage alumni, donors, and stakeholders.

• Develops and executes strategic marketing and communication plans to promote alumni engagement, fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Serves as an excellent written and oral communicator with the ability to articulate matters of complexity and nuance to the target audience of alumni and donors.
• Collaborates with and supports senior leadership, development officers, and alumni relations staff to identify opportunities for engagement and create content that supports their initiatives.
• Works with marketing and communications teammates to create impactful content for various alumni and development communication channels, including print publications, email newsletters, social media, websites, and digital platforms.
• Oversees all alumni and development marketing and communications material to ensure consistency in messaging and visual representation.
• Utilizes data analytics, AI, and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and communication strategies and make data-driven recommendations for optimization and improvement.
• Stays informed about trends and best practices in alumni relations, development, and marketing communications, and incorporate innovative strategies to enhance engagement and support.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, alumni relations, or development, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sector.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and proficiency in crafting compelling messaging for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and platforms, content management systems, and social media management.
• Strong organizational and collaborative skills.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices, including donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:
https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/7424

Position Title: Coordinator, Health Sciences Advancement

Position Level: Mid

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Posting Date: June 15, 2026

The Coordinator, Health Sciences Advancement supports the mission of Stony Brook Medicine Advancement by strengthening fundraising and engagement efforts across the Health Sciences Center (HSC). The Coordinator will work collaboratively with Data Services, Development, and Alumni Relations, while also supporting broader Medicine Advancement priorities, donor engagement activities, and fundraising efforts across the HSC team.

Responsibilities:

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support for development staff, including scheduling donor meetings, preparing related materials and updating Raiser's Edge.
• Support the Health Sciences team by preparing reports, agendas, briefing materials, and coordinating meeting logistics.
• Maintain accurate donor and alumni data in Advancement systems, tracking engagement, event attendance, and stewardship activity.
• Assist in compiling reports and follow-up communications that advance donor cultivation and stewardship cycles.

Project Coordination

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Stony Brook Medicine Advancement and University/Health Sciences structure, including key stakeholders, departments, and processes, to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Assist the Health Sciences Development team to achieve specific and measurable goals and objectives.

Development/Fundraising

• Willingness to speak with external prospects, donors, and internal partners such as faculty, staff, and fundraisers in order to cultivate, qualify and steward donors.
• Assist with requesting meetings and coordinating outreach with members of the HSC advancement team.
• Maintain a small portfolio of prospects in the Health Sciences and solicit them for gifts.

Internal Collaboration and Team Support

• Participate in ongoing training and collaboration with the HSC, Medicine and University Advancement teams to ensure alignment with fundraising priorities.
• Provide logistical support for donor engagement activities, including the coordination of donor meetings.
• Work closely with the Grateful Patient and Health Sciences Center fundraising teams on shared initiatives.

Growth and Development

• Embrace opportunities for continuous improvement and apply best practices to enhance team effectiveness and fundraising outcomes.
• Attend appropriate alumni, college, and university events to advance prospect or donor relationships. Establish positive working relationships with key internal and external partners.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
• The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted above;  it represents SBU's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
• Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Two (2) years of full-time professional work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in higher education, non-profit, government or municipal environments, large healthcare systems, and/or related fields.
• Experience in fundraising, advancement, sales, hospitality, events, or a related field.
• Experience working with volunteers and/or diverse groups of individuals.

Application Instructions: 

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/7224050

Organizational Website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/

Position Title: Director of Philanthropy

Position Level: Senior

Salary: $110,000, commensurate with experience

Posting Date: June 5, 2026

Kinexion is a network of seven leading nonprofit affiliates dedicated to providing lifetime support for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Long Island.  Our tagline-A family of Services, A Lifetime of Care—reflects our commitment to building inclusive communities and supporting people with disabilities to live their best lives.

Responsibilities:

Donor Relationship Management

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 major gift donors and prospects. Fundraising goal to be determined with Executive Director of Philanthropy.
• Advance prospects through the pipeline from discovery to solicitation and stewardship.
• Build authentic, trust-based relationships through consistent, personalized engagement, including regular donor meetings focused on listening, alignment, and impact.

Solicitation and Stewardship

• Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Lead the strategic solicitation of five-figure and above gifts in support of network-wide initiatives and affiliate priorities.
• Ensure timely and meaningful stewardship that clearly demonstrates impact and deepens long term donor commitment.
• Create clear and compelling impact reports for major gift donors.

Collaboration and Strategy

• Partner with affiliate executives, program leaders, and volunteers to identify funding opportunities and strengthen donor alignment.
• Work closely with the Executive Director of Philanthropy and Development staff to coordinate engagement strategies across the network.
• Maintain comprehensive donor records, contact reports, and next steps in the CRM system (DonorPerfect).
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Proven track record of securing five and six figure gifts.
• Experience with donor management systems (e.g., DonorPerfect).
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with donors, affiliate leadership, and development colleagues.
• Commitment to person-centered values and inclusive community building.
• Strong understanding of fundraising best practices, donor psychology, and philanthropic trends.

Preferred

• Experience working within a multi-site or affiliate-based organization is a plus.
• Experience in disability services, healthcare, or human services is a plus.
• Familiarity with the Long Island philanthropic landscape.

Any additional information? Full time, Port Jefferson

Application Instructions: Please forward resumes to  psharma@kinexion.org

Organizational Website: www.kinexion.org

Position Title: Director of Special Events

Position Level: Senior

Salary: $110,000, commensurate with experience

Posting Date: June 5, 2026

Kinexion is a network of seven leading nonprofit affiliates dedicated to providing lifetime support for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Long Island.  Our tagline-A family of Services, A Lifetime of Care—reflects our commitment to building inclusive communities and supporting people with disabilities to live their best lives.

Responsibilities:

Event Strategy & Revenue Generation

• Manage a portfolio of network wide and affiliate supported events that further fundraising goals, donor cultivation and sponsorship growth.
• Lead the planning and execution of major fundraising events including golf outings, galas, receptions, legacy celebrations, and more.
• Develop a comprehensive plan and execute the inaugural Kinexion Gala in 2027
• Partner with the Executive Director of Philanthropy to integrate events into broader community and donor engagement strategies.

Planning, Logistics & Execution

• Manage all event logistics including budgets, timelines, vendor contracts, venues, volunteer coordination, sponsorships, fundraising, raffle and auction items, run-of-show, audience capture and post event strategies.
• Oversee event production from concept through post event follow up, ensuring excellence, consistency and professionalism.  Utilize event success to drive donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Ensure all events meet accessibility, inclusion and brand standards

Affiliate & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with network leadership, affiliate leadership and development staff to align event with affiliate and network goals
• Support affiliate hosted events with strategic guidance, tools and centralized coordination when appropriate
• Engage volunteer committees, board members and community partners in event success.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure strong promotion, storytelling, purpose and brand consistency
• Strong ability to manage relationships with network colleagues, affiliate leadership and Development staff.

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Track, analyze and report on event performance, including revenue, expenses, sponsorships and donor engagement outcomes.
• Apply insights to continually improve effectiveness, efficiency and donor experience.
• Ensure all events reflect Kinexion’s commitment to inclusion, dignity and lifelong support for people living with disabilities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit or mission driven event fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, revenue generating events.
• Exceptional project management and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends and travel locally.
• Commitment to person centered values and inclusive community building.

Preferred

• Knowledge of donor management systems (e.g., DonorPerfect).
• Experience working within a multi-site or affiliate-based organization.
• Familiarity with disability services, healthcare or human services funding.
• Familiarity with the Long Island philanthropic landscape
• Deep understanding of intellectual and developmental disability services and systems.

Any additional information? Full Time, Port Jefferson

Application Instructions: Please forward resumes to my email psharma@kinexion.org

Organizational Website: www.kinexion.org

Position Title:  Associate Director of Development

Position Level: Entry

Time Frame: Position is July - October

Salary: $25 hourly rate for 20 hours per week

Posting Date: June 1, 2026

Responsibilities:

The Associate Director of Development supports fundraising, communications, donor engagement, and event operations to strengthen relationships and advance organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communications & Marketing: Manage social media, create graphics in Canva, and produce bi-weekly email newsletters via Constant Contact while ensuring consistent branding and messaging. 
• Donor Management: Maintain accurate donor records in DonorPerfect, process gifts, generate acknowledgments, and support donor stewardship and reporting. 
• Events: Plan and execute major fundraising events (Golf Outing, Christmas Luncheon, Gala), including logistics, vendor coordination, budgeting, seating, registration, and on-site support. \\
• Website & Digital Content: Update website pages, event information, and donor recognition content. 
• Direct Mail: Coordinate mailings, manage lists, and work with vendors on printed materials such as invitations and brochures.
• Technical Skills: Constant Contact, DonorPerfect, Canva, social media platforms, basic website management, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. 

Qualifications:

 A strong candidate would bring a blend of fundraising, communications, and event management experience.

Relevant experience:

• Some experience in nonprofit development, advancement, fundraising, or donor relations
• Experience working with donors, alumni relations, or membership-based organizations
• Hands-on involvement in fundraising campaigns or annual appeals
• Event management

Communications & marketing background:

• Experience managing social media accounts for an organization or brand
• Basic graphic design skills (e.g., Canva or similar tools)
• Experience writing newsletters, email campaigns, or donor communications

Database & administrative skills:

• Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems (such as DonorPerfect, Salesforce, or Raiser’s Edge)
• Experience maintaining accurate records, tracking gifts, and generating reports
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

Event coordination experience:

• Planning or supporting fundraising events, galas, or community events
• Coordinating logistics such as vendors, venues, schedules, and guest lists
• Experience working with committees or volunteers

Additional strengths:

• Strong writing and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfort working in a mission-driven or faith-based nonprofit environment

Application Instructions:

Email  Executive Director Roxanna De Peña-Elder  relder@delasalleschool.org

Organizational Website: www.delasalleschool.org

Position Title: Director of Donor Engagement

Position Level: Senior

Salary Range: $100,000 to $115,000

Posting Date: May 19, 2026

Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to inspiring and empowering all young people to reach their full potential as responsible, caring citizens and future community leaders. For more than 75 years, the Club has been at the forefront of youth development, serving children from all backgrounds, with a special focus on those facing economic or social challenges.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Donor Engagement is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of a comprehensive individual giving program spanning entry-level through major-level donors. This role is central to cultivating a relationship-driven donor experience that strengthens retention and builds a robust pipeline for transformational and planned gifts.

The Director of Donor Engagement will drive revenue growth through the annual fund, monthly giving initiatives, major donor strategy, corporate partnerships, and event sponsorships. In partnership with the Business Operations Manager, this role ensures the integrity and effectiveness of donor data management within the CRM (DonorPerfect), including segmentation, gift processing, acknowledgement and reporting.

As a member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Donor Engagement reports to the Executive Director and collaborates closely with the Board of Directors, the other directors within the Development suite, and key stakeholders to achieve annual fundraising goals and support the organization’s long-term financial sustainability. 

The Director of Donor Engagement will be laser-focused within these priority areas:

• Donor Engagement Strategy & Execution
• Donor Relations & Stewardship
• Board Engagement in Resource Development
• Event Revenue Strategy
• Organizational Leadership & Collaboration
• Data Management & Reporting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive development experience, with a demonstrated record of achieving fundraising goals.
• Proven expertise in major gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies for organizations with budgets between $2M–$5M.
• Exceptional written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
• Familiarity with fundraising CRM systems (e.g., DonorPerfect, Salesforce, or similar).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to support donor engagement and events.
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong commitment to the nonprofit sector and the organization’s mission.

Note: Eligible for performance-based bonus based on KPI results.

Application Instructions: To view the full detailed job description and to apply, please go to this link: 

https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/grenville-baker-boys-girls-club-director-of-donor-engagement-6951cde5-d373-4ddf-878c-fcc797405e81/applicants/new

Organizational Website:  www.gbbgc.org