Development Specialist

The Wild Animal Sanctuary; Keenesburg (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wild Animal Sanctuary is seeking a Development Associate to support donor relations and fundraising activities. This role emphasizes constituent profiles, data entry, communications, and event coordination in a nonprofit setting.

The position requires coordination with development colleagues and constituents, assisting in coordinating solicitation efforts, and maintaining donor relationships. Weekend availability and occasional evenings are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; at least 3–5 years of documented development experience.
• Experience in nonprofit sector preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Word/ computer software programs (Word, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop donor relations plans and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitor constituents fundraising activities including data entry and profiles.
• Assist with event coordination and donor communications.
• Maintain donor portfolios and manage donor communications.
• Support fundraising activities and reporting calendars in the donor relations program.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility/adaptability

Weekend/evening availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Blackbaud/Altru experience

Word/Excel suite

Job description

Organization Overview:

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

If you have you have a strong work ethic, a passion to contribute to a great cause, and experience with fundraising, then apply for our Development Associate position today.

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%

The Development Associate will support the strategic Donor Relation efforts for our non-profit organization Development Department by aiding in event coordination, data entry, donor relations, create personalized communication, and perform other development activities, with an emphasis on constituent’s profiles and donations. This role personally identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards any gift donations and prospects in accordance with organizational procedures and goals. Incorporates collaborative relationships with development colleagues and constituents by coordination of solicitation efforts, executing internal processes and procedures, and aligning outreach efforts for multiple development programs and initiatives within the department. Will aide other development associates with working events including but not limited to coordination, set-up, and tear down. Weekends Required

• 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 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: (including but not limited to):

• 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


• 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


• 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!