Advancement Development Associate

Animal Humane Society; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Animal Humane Society is seeking an Advancement Development Associate to support fundraising operations by maintaining donor information, conducting prospect research, and assisting with gift entry. You will help improve database reporting and ensure accuracy in records.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for animal welfare. This on-site position offers a supportive team, opportunities to grow in philanthropy, and a focus on community impact.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clerical or data entry experience required.
• Experience with donor databases is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computers, specifically Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Assist with donation data entry while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Follow procedure regarding handling, depositing, and recording gifts and donor information.
• Provide backup to Advancement Services team at special events as assigned.
• Support research on prospective donors and update donor records.
• Maintain reports and dashboards in the database to aid data requests.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Administrative skills

Tools

Virtuous CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Behind every life changed at Animal Humane Society is a community of compassionate people who make our work possible. As Advancement Development Associate, you'll support fundraising operations by maintaining accurate donor information, conducting prospect research, assisting with gift entry, and improving our database reporting. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about making a difference at AHS, apply today!

Schedule and Attendance

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

• Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings, all-staff meetings, and one-on-one meetings with direct leader.
• May be required to work at a different site based on department needs.
• May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.

Description

Behind every life changed at Animal Humane Society is a community of compassionate people who make our work possible. As Advancement Development Associate, you'll support fundraising operations by maintaining accurate donor information, conducting prospect research, assisting with gift entry, and improving our database reporting. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about making a difference at AHS, apply today!

Schedule and Attendance

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

• Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings, all-staff meetings, and one-on-one meetings with direct leader.
• May be required to work at a different site based on department needs.
• May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.

Job Duties

Donor Services

• Assist with donation data entry while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
• Follow procedure regarding the handling, depositing, and recording of gifts (cash, check, and credit card) during daily deposit, and adhere to security and confidentiality protocol when handling donations and donor information.
• Assist and provide backup to Advancement Services team members at special events as assigned.

Prospect Research

• Support Advancement team by conducting research on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors through data mining, wealth screening, and ad-hoc research.
• Manage bi-annual wealth screenings, analyze and validate results, and update records to support the identification and qualification of prospects.

Database Support

• Collaborate with Advancement team to identify, validate, and import recurring new data and historical data from the legacy database.
• Assist with various database enhancement projects, including custom field improvements and fixing migration-related record anomalies.
• Maintain reports and dashboards in the database to assist with data requests at high-volume times.

Communication and Culture

• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcoming environment for all.

Technology

• Utilize Virtuous CRM and other supporting donation platforms and databases for gift and data management.
• Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.

Requirements

Experience

• 1+ years of clerical or data entry experience required.
• Experience with donor databases is preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and process management skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computers, specifically a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

Emotional Demands

• Must be comfortable with the emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of humane euthanasia.

Transportation

• Reliable transportation is required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
• Health insurance coverage for full-time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee paid supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer paid benefits for full-time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability
• Support for student loans: we are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Mental Health and Counseling Support: all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
• 401k for part-time and full-time staff with company match
• Nine paid holidays for full-time staff
• Paid floating holidays for part-time and full-time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
• Paid Time Off for part-time and full-time staff (amount is based on hours worked and FTE status)
• Paid parent leave for full-time staff

About AHS

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota.

As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we're advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.

Why Work Here

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
• Health insurance coverage for full-time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee paid supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer paid benefits for full-time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability
• Support for student loans: we are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Mental Health and Counseling Support: all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
• 401k for part-time and full-time staff with company match
• Nine paid holidays for full-time staff
• Paid floating holidays for part-time and full-time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
• Paid Time Off for part-time and full-time staff (amount is based on hours worked and FTE status)
• Paid parent leave for full-time staff

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.