Annual Fund Coordinator

Aza•Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Applications are being accepted for a full-time Annual Fund Coordinator to join the Fort Wayne Zoo team. Responsibilities: The Annual Fund Coordinator plans, executes, and analyzes all aspects of the Annual Fund program, including multi-channel fundraising campaigns (direct mail, email, and digital), donor communications, data management, and reporting while playing a key role in engaging individual donors and growing unrestricted support for the Zoo's mission. This position works a flexible schedule to support evening and weekend donor events as required. See www.fwzoo.com for a full job description. Requirements: Three years of fundraising, donor relations, or related work experience is required. Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field and experience with CRM systems (Blackbaud Altru preferred), email marketing platforms, and data analysis tools are preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age. Benefits: This is a full-time position requiring availability for a 40-hour work week year-round. Full-time benefits include Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, 403b Plan, 403b Matching, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Days Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Health & Wellness Days, and Paid Parental Leave as well as optional Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet Insurance Programs. All team members receive Employee Perks such as a free Staff Membership, concessions and retail discounts, development opportunities, and appreciation programs. About the Fort Wayne Zoo The Fort Wayne Zoo is northeast Indiana's largest tourist attraction and well-loved community treasure, welcoming more than 600,000 guests each year and consistently named as one of the nation's Top Ten Zoos for Kids by national media outlets. The Fort Wayne Zoo team provides exceptional animal care to 1,500 animals and 200 species throughout our 40-acre campus, participating in over 60 cooperative species survival programs. The zoo is committed to engaging diverse communities in our conservation work, delivering high-quality and educational community outreach programs, building a supportive and safe team culture, creating fun and welcoming experiences for all guests, and providing animals with opportunities to thrive physically and mentally through healthcare, nutrition, and advanced behavioral husbandry programs. Mission: Connecting kids and animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care. Vision: To create future generations of nature enthusiasts through leadership in animal care, educational experiences, and conservation. About Fort Wayne Fort Wayne is the #1 Fastest Growing City in the Midwest (US Census Bureau), a Top 20 Best Places to Live in the US (US News & World Report), #1 Most Affordable City in the US (US News & World Report), and #1 City for Gen Z to Own a Home (money.com). How to Apply To Apply Please email your Cover Letter and Resume to [email protected] to apply. Application Deadline: December 12, 2025 Fort Wayne Zoo 3411 Sherman Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Phone: 260-427-6800 Visit our website @fwkidszoo Like us on Facebook

Requirements

Three years of fundraising, donor relations, or related work experience is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or related field and experience with CRM systems (Blackbaud Altru preferred), email marketing platforms, and data analysis tools are preferred.

Responsibilities

plans, executes, and analyzes all aspects of the Annual Fund program, including multi-channel fundraising campaigns (direct mail, email, and digital)
donor communications
data management
reporting
playing a key role in engaging individual donors and growing unrestricted support for the Zoo's mission
works a flexible schedule to support evening and weekend donor events as required