Time Commitment

• 3-5 hours per week.​

• Due to the nature of this role, the preferred candidate is someone who can commit to volunteering with Hopeful Tails Dog Rescue on a long-term basis. If you are interested in applying, submit your application!

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Responsibilities​

• Identify and manage fundraising opportunities and events.

• Promote awareness of HTDR’s mission and work.

• Research and identify new fundraising opportunities such as grants and events.

• Create event plans and present them to directors for approval.

• Project manage/lead all aspects of fundraising events including budgets, logistics, staffing, and marketing.

• Cultivate/nurture relationships with potential donors, businesses and stakeholders to gain financial support or product donations for events.

• Research opportunities to build relationships through community outreach, including identifying potential speaking engagements, networking, and joint venture opportunities to increase awareness of HTDR.

• Craft grant application proposals in collaboration with directors and rescue Coordinators.

• Leverage technology and social media to improve fundraising activities.

• Create communication plans and marketing materials (flyers, brochures, social media campaigns) to promote fundraising initiatives and HTDR.

• Analyze the performance of events/fundraising initiatives for effectiveness and identify successes and areas for improvement for future events and present findings to directors.

• Maintain records of donors, ensure confidentiality, and oversee regular communications with donors and stakeholders.

• Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to staff and train volunteers for events/fundraising initiatives.

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Required Skills

• Passion for dogs/animal rescue.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer service to donors and stakeholders.

• Experience writing grant proposals, press releases, and/or fundraising letters.

• Knowledge of event planning practices.

• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.

• Detail-oriented.

• Willingness to work as part of a team.

• Competence in Microsoft Office suite, social media platforms, desktop publishing, and donor management systems.

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If you're interested in this role, please fill out the application below - we can't wait to hear from you!

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