The Humane Society of Missouri is seeking a seasoned fundraising leader to become our Sr. Director of Leadership Giving. This role combines hands-on relationship management with strategic oversight, including budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and donor engagement. You'll also lead our vibrant Women's Leadership Circle (≈120 members) and provide high-touch support for stewardship events tailored to key supporters of Humane Society of Missouri. This position reports to our Chief Development Officer. What You'll Do: Leadership Giving Strategy & Execution Manage a small personal portfolio of top-tier donors and prospects, cultivating and securing multi-year commitments. Lead the strategy and execution of leadership and planned giving programs, developing forecasts and managing budgets. Analyze performance metrics, set goals, and steer improvements in giving levels and donor retention. Team Leadership & Collaboration Supervise and mentor a team of leadership and planned giving officers (3 PT staff). Collaborate with President, Chief Development Officer, Finance, Program, and Development teams to align priorities and opportunities. Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Oversight Direct and grow the 120‑member WLC through strategic cultivation and solicitation. Act as primary staff liaison, coordinating with volunteer leadership and members at large Develop and implement robust engagement, recognition, and stewardship plans for WLC members. Event & Stewardship Leadership Oversee planning and execution of high-impact stewardship events (dinners, lunches, receptions, educational sessions, donor briefings). Ensure events align with donor interests and reinforce relationships across donor segments. Reporting, Budgeting & Donor Insights Produce regular reports and dashboards on WLC engagement, leadership giving performance, and pipeline health. Develop annual budget and revenue projections; track ROI and variances. Provide strategic donor insights and briefings that inform executive-level decisions. Communications & Donor Relations Craft compelling proposals, donor-level stewardship materials, and case-for-support communications. Ensure accurate documentation and respectful stewarding in the CRM, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.

Who we are looking for: Demonstrated success in securing individual leadership gifts and overseeing teams in dynamic, high-volume environments. Minimum 7–10 years of major and planned giving experience. Expertise in move-management, donor pipeline development, forecasting, and data-driven decision-making. Background in giving programs or membership-based donor initiatives preferred. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. Proficiency in CRM systems (Raiser's Edge) and Excel-based reporting. Passion for the mission and a track record of professional integrity and donor stewardship.

Why You'll Thrive Here Organizational impact : Lead meaningful philanthropy supporting HSMO's mission. Team leadership : Guide and grow a talented development team and volunteer network. Visibility & influence : Present data-driven insights to the President, board, Chief Development Officer and donors. Innovative environment : Opportunity to enhance strategic giving, events, and storytelling.