Development Associate

The Wild Animal Sanctuary•Keenesburg, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
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
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

Nice To Haves

In Office Position

Responsibilities

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.
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.