Global Sanctuary for Elephants · 2 days ago
Development Coordinator
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$42K/yr - $45K/yr
2+ years expGlobal Sanctuary for Elephants is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and providing sanctuary for elephants worldwide. They are seeking an experienced Development Coordinator to support fundraising efforts and manage donor relationships, ensuring effective communication and engagement with current and potential donors.
Animal FeedCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Report to and assist the Development Director with online fundraising events and general administration of fundraising activities
Provide excellent donor service by responding to email and telephone inquiries from donors, grantmakers, and corporate sponsors
Implement stewardship strategies to increase engagement and deepen relationships with current donors
Identify and develop relationships with potential new donors from diverse sources, including corporations, foundations, and individuals
Support fundraising events, including Trunks & Treasures, by coordinating mailings and auction logistics, such as soliciting and tracking auction item donations and preparing and shipping auction packages to winning bidders
Manage the donor database, including data maintenance, gift processing, acknowledgments, reporting, solicitations, list creation/maintenance, and communication mailings
Retrieve donations and mail from the Brentwood, TN PO Box and manage weekly bank deposits (if located in Middle TN)
Work with the GSE accounting team to reconcile all deposits into the donor database against QuickBooks reports
Generate donor database reports for mailings, donations, bank deposits, board reports, and the annual audit and 990 preparations
Assist in the drafting and designing of fundraising email communications and campaigns to donors
Stay knowledgeable of fundraising software changes and features through investigation, training, and documentation review
Assist with online store operations, including adding and managing products, monitoring and processing orders, and supporting design tasks as needed
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for optimal data integrity, analysis, reporting, and compliance with system best practices
Maintain a cloud-based document management system
Provide general administrative support for donor services activities
Research private foundation and corporate sponsorship, giving, and grant programs
Draft grant proposals for smaller-scale funding opportunities
Help to develop a grant proposal strategy to meet the operational and financial needs of GSE
Develop a grant deadline calendar and prepare/monitor grant budgets
Maintain records of all grant payments and communications in donor management software
Create monthly reports for all grant-related activities
Identify and develop strategies to optimize the grant administration process
Utilize the Foundation Directly Online database and Instrumentl grant-seeking software
Cultivate relationships with foundation and corporate contacts
Schedule meetings and presentations for staff and board members with potential funders
Submit grant proposals and supporting materials
Assist with creating supportive documentation for proposals
Manage/fulfill grant reporting requirements
Other community relations and development activities as needed to secure corporate and foundation support
Qualification
Required
2-3 Years of analytical/administrative/organizational experience
2-3 Years in a nonprofit setting -animal welfare field knowledge or experience a plus
Experience with gift entry and reporting in donor database systems like Neon
Experience with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, monday.com, and cloud-based application processes such as Google Docs, Dropbox, etc
Experience with writing/research (grant writing a plus)
Strong attention to detail, copyediting skills, and data management/reconciliation skills
Ability to work under deadlines and juggle multiple projects
Ability to collaborate with staff and board, and self-manage time while working remotely
Benefits
Vacation pay
Holiday pay
Sanctuary visitation after the first year
Maternity leave
Mobile phone stipend
Employee perks/discount program access
Potential bonuses
Flexible work arrangement in a permanent work-from-home remote position.
Company
Global Sanctuary for Elephants
Global Sanctuary for Elephants rescues and cares for captive elephants, offering sanctuary and rehabilitation in a natural setting.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Katherine Blais
Co-founder and Vice President
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