Development Associate

The Wild Animal Sanctuary; Keenesburg (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

403b Plan

Job summary

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is seeking a Development Associate in an in-office role in Colorado. The position focuses on constituent portfolio management, donor relations, data entry, and event coordination, with a supervisory line to the Director of Development.

Salary ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 DOE, with benefits after initial qualifying periods. Ideal candidates bring nonprofit fundraising experience, strong communication, and reliability to support a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 3–5 years of development experience.
• Nonprofit sector experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient handwriting skills.
• Proficient with Word and computer-based software programs.
• Experience with Blackbaud/Altru or similar nonprofit systems preferred.
• Open availability for events evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor relation plans and ensure policy compliance.
• Monitor constituents' fundraising activities including data entry and profile overview.
• Research projects to project revenue.
• Achieve development objectives.
• Maintain networks with community partnerships.
• Support development activities.
• Manage reporting calendars and filing system for fundraising data.
• Analyze contract procedures and assist with policy implementation.
• Develop and maintain donor relationships.
• Daily data entry and donor research.
• Maintain donor portfolios and monitor gift cycles.
• Oversee events and assist with event execution.
• Prepare persuasive solicitations, proposals, and related materials.
• Coordinate, set-up, and tear down many events; some state travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Handwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud/Altru

MS Word

Job description

Development Associate

(In Office Position)

Status:

Exempt Full-Time – Salary- Mid-Level

Salary:

Annual- Starting at $60,000 to $75,000 (DOE)

Benefits:

After 60 Days Offered- Medical, Dental, and Vision- After 30 Days Offered 403b Plan

Primary Function:

Development Functions/Data Entry/Donor Relations/Events

Direct Supervisor:

Director of Development

Organization Overview:

Our Non-Profit Organization has a positive mission and team environment!

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is a place where motivated individuals can immerse themselves into a dedicated community, working side by side to provide a safe-haven for rescued animals to live out the rest of their lives with dignity and respect. We are so much more than a workplace. We are a team committed to service, to bettering our communities, and the world.

Job Summary:

Constituents Portfolio Management/Donor Relations 50% Data Entry 20% Event Coordination 20% Perform other Job Duties as assigned 10%

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; at least 3-5 years of documented development professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified or combined education with experience
• Experience in a nonprofit sector preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient Handwriting Skills
• Proficient with Word/ Computer based software programs
• Experience working in Blackbaud/Altru or similar non-profit systems is preferred
• Open availability for events Evenings and Weekends

Required/Other Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of basic fundraising principles and previous Development or related experience
• Able to learn and perform tasks on software programs (Excel, Word, Altru, etc.…)
• Able to maintain confidentiality; demonstrates sound judgement and discretion
• Ability to liaise with other department to achieve a common goal
• Able to lift 50lbs or more
• Willing to working weekends and some evenings (Events) as needed
• Ability to work as a team
• Attention to Detail

Functions/Job Duties:

• Prepare all donor relation plans and ensure compliance to all company procedures
• Monitor all constituents fundraising activities including data entry and profile overview
• Perform research on various projects to prepare all projections for revenue
• Achieve all development objectives
• Maintain an effective network of all community organization partnerships
• Provide support to all development activities
• Process reporting calendars, and track activities in fundraising database and electronic/hard-copy filing system
• Analyze all contract procedures and assist to implement policies
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all donors
• Perform regular/daily data entry and research on all public and private donations
• Maintain an effective portfolio for all donors and ensure optimal usage of all fundraising software and monitor gift cycles for all development activities
• Monitor all development events and activities and ensure effective and appropriate implementations and provide assistance to the event/s when needed.
• Conducts, writes, edits, and/or participates the preparation of persuasive, accurate, and grammatically and syntactically correct solicitations, proposals, case statement, reports, correspondence, and other development-related communication materials in support of the organization’s fund raising and data entry activities.
• Events-Including coordination, set-up, and tear down. (Many Events, in State travel may be needed) Events are encompassed in the Development Role.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Personal Characteristics:

• Self-motivated and results-oriented
• Flexible, ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities and to work simultaneously on a variety of complex projects
• Friendly, patient, a good listener, and a heart for animals
• Desire to learn, grow, and be coached
• Excellent Customer Service
• Able to effectively communicate
• Contribute to a positive culture

As you can see, we are looking for people who possess strong foundational skills with an attitude to succeed.If you are looking for a challenging and a rewarding service opportunity with real purpose, you have found the right opportunity!

Clear Focus:

The above Job Description is intended to describe the general duties/nature of the level of work being performed. This Job Description is not to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, and skills required. Job Descriptions are somewhat fluid and will change depending on the Organization’s strategic direction and overall objectives accordingly.

Background Check Statement:

Approval for Hiring is contingent upon successfully passing a background check prior to your Hiring/Acceptance/Offer. This background check does not report to any credit bureau and no impact will be seen on the applicants side. This process helps the Company screen for any past background experiences that pose a threat or a discrepancy to the Organization, as TWAS does not hire any violent offenders, or individuals that have been charged criminally involving endangering/threatening/hurting children and/or animals. By applying you are authorizing the The Wild Animal Sanctuary to perform this background check.

EEOC Statement:

Our Non-Profit organization, "The Wild Animal Sanctuary" is an equal opportunity employer.All applicants will be considered foremploymentwithout attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.