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3 people are interested
Fundraising Specialist
ORGANIZATION: Paws for Purple Hearts
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3 people are interested
We are dedicated to improving the lives of America’s Warriors facing mobility challenges and trauma related conditions such as PTSD and TBI by providing the highest quality service dogs and canine assisted therapeutic programs. Because we are a non-profit organization, we rely heavily on help from our dedicated volunteers and supporters within the community.
Paws for Purple Hearts is looking for a bright, energetic, and motivated volunteer to help assist us raise critical funding for our life changing veteran programs and assistance dogs.
Some of your duties would include:
- Help create and maintain a dynamic and diversified fundraising program
- Ensure that the regional funding priorities of PPH have been prioritized and implemented:
- Bequests and planned giving
- Business/Corporate cultivation
- Individual donor acquisition, cultivation and stewardship
- Grants
- Campaigns ( Annual, Online/social media, CFC, Capital)
- Direct mail ( Letters, Email)
- Events (limited to those that have serious income or PR value)
- Gifts in-kind
- Matching gifts
- Memorials/honor gifts
- Help develop, implement and manage PPH’s regional fundraising and communication efforts
- Secure private financial support from potential donors (primarily individuals, - but also foundations, corporations & governments) committed to the mission of the institution
- Engage friends in the life of the institution as volunteers, advocates and supporters
- Promote and market PPH to prospective donors, volunteers and others
- Communicate about the institution with those who have a stake in its success, including community members, business leaders, government officials, the press and others
- Commitment to the Paws for Purple Hearts mission, goals, and objectives
Prior experience is preferred, but not required for this position and includes but is not limited to:
- Knowledge or some experience with/of Service/Assistance Animals, ADA laws, language and types of assistance dogs
- Preferably military background or experience
- A minimum of two years in a fundraising/communication role with a nonprofit organization
- Some experience in public relations, marketing and social media management in the military or nonprofit sectors
- Work in or knowledge of Post-Traumatic Stress, Traumatic Brain Injuries and/or mobility disabilities
- Work in or knowledge of the Veteran and Active Duty Military communities
More opportunities with Paws for Purple Hearts
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Paws for Purple Hearts
Location:
10201 Old Redwood Hwy, Penngrove, CA 94951, US
Mission Statement
Paws for Purple Hearts improves the lives of America's Warriors facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and TBI by providing the highest quality service dogs and canine-assisted therapeutic programs; and by building public awareness about the role dogs play in help Warriors along the road to recovery.
Description
Paws for Purple Hearts developed an innovative therapeutic intervention for Veterans and Active-Duty Military Personnel in which those with trauma-related conditions resulting from Post-Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injury actively participate to help train and prepare service dogs for their comrades with mobility challenges and/or trauma-related conditions. Paws for Purple Hearts builds on the time-honored tradition of Warriors helping Warriors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
202 Red Horse Dr.Bldg 3San Antonio, TX 78226
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2019
SKILLS
- Customer Acquisition
- Administrative Support
- Transactions
- Animal Therapy
- Professional Development
- Fundraising
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Time commitment will depend on the type and location of fundraiser.