Director of Fundraising

Organization Mission Statement: “Give aid and comfort to animals, educate the community in responsible pet ownership, reunite pets with owners, provide pet adoptions, and create a safer community.”

Job Purpose/Summary of Position: The Director Fundraising is responsible for organizing and implementing strategies to maintain and increase donation revenue. This is achieved through special events (such as galas, auctions, golf tournaments, trivia, bingo, raffles etc); direct mail, memorial giving, and business sponsorships.

Essential Job Functions/Duties:
● Working under minimal supervision and in collaboration with the Executive Director, set and achieve fundraising goals for special events, direct mail, memorial giving, sponsorships and other revenue streams related to private giving.

● Utilize the donor database to coordinate and execute communication plans focused on acknowledging and growing donations. This includes phone calls, meetings, letters and emails.

● Support and strengthen the organization’s brand by designing content for marketing emails, social media posts, direct mail, e-blasts, press releases, website messaging and public relations.

● Represent the organization’s goals and mission at community events such as Chamber
Coffees.

● Adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition; reflect optimistic and positive attitude, and convey sensitivity to needs of the donors

● When necessary manage and lead volunteer committees to ensure special event goals are met
● Coordinate and implement special events such as galas, auctions, golf tournaments, raffles, trivia nights etc.
● Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Work Experience: Associate’s degree, and/or a minimum of 2 years experience in non-profit fundraising. Driver’s License required.

Required Skills
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a professional demeanor with a strong orientation to customer service.
● Superior organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
● The ability to work independently and as part of a team and work with a variety of personalities.
● Solid computer skills and competency in G-Suite products
● Proven expertise in building and maintaining genuine relationships with diverse individuals
● Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals and meet deadlines
● High degree of mobility with the ability to occasionally lift 50lbs

Work Environment:
● Private Office, working with animals in a fast-paced environment.
● Schedule will vary – some evenings and weekends as required for events.
● Occasional exposure to high levels of noise.

Reports to: Executive Director
Job Type: Salary
Salary Range: $38,000 - $42,000 annually with opportunities for raises and advancement based on performance and tenure.
Benefits: PTO accrues after 90-day probation period and increases with tenure, Simple IRA matched up to 3% after 90-day probation period
Job Location: Ottawa, KS
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, KS 66067: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person