Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR)
Do you believe a great story can change lives?
Can a heartfelt email inspire someone to save an animal? Does crafting the perfect donor experience excite you just as much as analyzing campaign results? Are you equally comfortable brainstorming creative fundraising ideas, writing compelling copy, and diving into donor data?
If you answered "yes," then we may have your dream job.
At the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR), every donation has a story-and every story has the power to save lives. As our Individual Giving Manager, you'll lead annual giving efforts that inspire thousands of supporters to invest in compassionate care for animals throughout our community.
From direct mail campaigns and Giving Tuesday to monthly donors, stewardship programs, and innovative digital fundraising, you'll help create meaningful connections that fuel our mission:
HSPPR offers compassionate care to animals, supports safe communities, and provides socially conscious sheltering.
No two days are exactly alike-and that's exactly how we like it! You'll:
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Lead annual giving campaigns that generate $1.5–2 million annually
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Write compelling fundraising appeals, donor emails, newsletters, and stewardship pieces that inspire generosity
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Oversee direct mail, digital fundraising, signature giving days, employee giving, matching gifts, and our beloved Happy Tails League monthly giving program
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Use donor data and campaign analytics to improve results and grow giving year after year
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Build meaningful relationships with mid-level donors and create memorable stewardship experiences
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Work alongside our Marketing & Communications team to bring powerful animal stories to life through words, photos, and video
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Supervise our Stewardship Coordinator while helping develop volunteers and staff who support donor appreciation efforts
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Collaborate with an incredible team of philanthropy professionals working toward ambitious fundraising goals
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Loves building relationships as much as building fundraising campaigns
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Is both creative and analytical
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Can write copy that makes people laugh, cry, and click "Donate"
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Thrives juggling multiple projects without losing sight of the details
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Enjoys collaborating with designers, marketers, development professionals, and leadership
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Gets excited about dashboards, donor retention rates, segmentation, and campaign performance
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Believes every donor deserves to know the incredible difference their generosity makes
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
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3–5 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably managing an annual giving program
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Experience with copywriting, email marketing, and donor communications
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Familiarity with fundraising databases such as Raiser's Edge, digital giving platforms like Qgiv, and email marketing tools such as Mailchimp
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Strong project management and organizational skills
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Experience supervising staff is a plus
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CFRE certification is appreciated
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A collaborative spirit, positive attitude, and passion for continuous learning
Because every day, your work directly helps animals find safety, healing, and loving homes.
You'll join a passionate, mission-driven team that celebrates creativity, collaboration, innovation, and compassion. We believe fundraising is about more than raising dollars-it's about building a community of people who believe every animal deserves a chance.
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Full-time
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Monday–Friday
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Occasional evenings and weekends for campaigns or special events
Hybrid work may be considered following successful completion of the training period and 90 days of employment.
If you're a strategic fundraiser, a talented storyteller, a relationship builder, and someone who wants your work to truly matter, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help create more second chances, happy endings, and wagging tails throughout our community.
Every story starts with compassion. Help us write the next one.
** Applications open until August 17, 2026, or until position is filled **
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following, along with a current resume:
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Cover Letter
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Writing Samples which demonstrate the applicant's ability to tell a story with a call to action
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.
Benefits include:
Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.
The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.
Core Values Statements-
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Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
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Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
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Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
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Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
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Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
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Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.
