Development Coordinator

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Do you want to help continue and sustain life saving efforts for homeless pets in Dallas? Dallas Pets Alive is a young organization and we are ready to take our rescue to the next level. The role of the Development Coordinator oversees development activities including major gifts, some grant writing, and corporation/foundation giving. The successful candidate will help the Development team with various fundraising initiatives and will also be expected to utilize established systems for development projection and recording donor-related activities.

Salary / Pay Rate: Volunteer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following types of activities:

• Works with the Executive Director and Development Committee to develop and execute an annual development plan with achievable, measurable goals and objectives.

• Cultivates and nurtures relationships with current and potential donors; prepares direct mail appeals; researches and writes grant proposals/reports to corporate and foundation funders.

• Consult with team on ways to increase online giving opportunities.

• Thank and steward all donors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Degree in marketing, communication or related field, and/or 1-3 of development experience.

• Experience working directly with donors as a fundraiser in a development office

• Excellent writing skills with a demonstrated ability to compose donor correspondence

• Demonstrated understanding of the critical relationship between development processes and fundraising success

• Outgoing and friendly personality with a proven ability to speak to strangers and build strong professional relationships

• Donor database experience

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel

• Compassion and concern for both animals and people

SKILLS:

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be and skilled at public speaking. Needs to be able to continue to develop the adoption program while enhancing the after-adoption process. Must be self-guided and possess excellent time management skills.