Overview
Animal Adoptions/Memberships/Pledges Associate Jobs in Keenesburg, CO at The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Development Associate
Status: Exempt Full-Time – Salary- Mid-Level
Salary: Annual- Starting at $52,000 – $60,000 (DOE)
Benefits: After 60 Days Offered- Medical, Dental, and Vision- After 180 Days Offered 403b Plan
Primary Function: Department Functions/Data Entry/Donor Relations/Events/QA-Reports
Direct Supervisor: Executive Director
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:
Membership Portfolio Management 40%/ Data Entry 40%/ Events 10%
Perform other Job Duties as assigned 10%
The Animal Adoptions/Memberships/Pledges Associate will support the strategic Donor Relation efforts for our non-profit organization Department by aiding in event support, data entry, donor relations, create personalized communication, and perform other department activities, with an emphasis on membership’s profiles and adoptions. This role personally identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards any animal adoptions and prospects in accordance with organizational procedures and goals. Incorporates collaborative relationships with other departments/ colleagues and memberships by coordination of solicitation efforts, executing internal processes and procedures, and aligning outreach efforts for multiple programs and initiatives within the department. Will aide other associates with working events including but not limited to coordination, set-up, and tear down. Events May include a need for in-state travel.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree preferred; at least 3-5 years of documented 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 data entry
Proficient with Word/ Computer based software programs
Open availability for events
Required/Other Qualifications:
Solid understanding of donor relations
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
Flexible to working weekends and some evenings (Events) as needed
Ability to work as a team
Attention to Detail
Able to work Sunday through Thurs. Schedule
Functions/Job Duties: (including but not limited to):
Prepare all membership relation plans and ensure compliance to all company procedures
Monitor all membership/animal adoption activities including data entry and profile overview
Perform research on various projects to prepare all projections for revenue
Achieve all department objectives including providing support
Maintain an effective network of all community organization partnerships
Process reports, QA spreadsheets/data, 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 when applicable
Maintain an effective portfolio for all donors and ensure optimal usage of all fundraising software and monitor gift cycles for all department needs
Monitor all 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 department related communication materials in support of the organization’s data entry activities.
Events-Including coordination, set-up, and tear down. (Travel may be needed for many off-site with-in State events)
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
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 by the Senior Development Associate. 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/threating/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 for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Title: Animal Adoptions/Memberships/Pledges Associate
Company: The Wild Animal Sanctuary
Location: Keenesburg, CO
