Jobs : Development Director

Apply at https://aggielandhumane.org/employment

Or send resume to kbice@aggielandhumane.org

For information contact:

Kathy Bice, Executive Director
Aggieland Humane Society
5359 Leonard Rd
Bryan, TX 77807
979-775-5755 ext 103
kbice@aggielandhumane.org

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Three or more years nonprofit fund raising development experience required

Experience with Benevon fundraising model- preferred (see Benevon.com )

BS or BA or 8 years of sales /marketing or relationship/client management and/or business development

Training in professional fundraising provided

SUMMARY: Energetic and motivated person with excellent people skills. Responsible for fundraising and donor relations. Sharing opportunities to make a difference through monetary gifts. Create compelling opportunities for donors to support Aggieland Humane Society and celebrating their impact on the mission.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Responsible for major fundraising luncheon, generation of lead gifts, coordination of Development Committee, and all aspects of Inspiring Rescues Giving Circle
• Conduct all fundraising, donor cultivation, and donor stewardship events; as well as tours and public presentations
• Identify and cultivate individuals who love our mission and maintain portfolio of 100 active donors
• Keep timely records of all donor contacts and donor visits
• Oversight of direct mail and email solicitations and newsletter fundraising content
• Report on all solicitation statistics and produce monthly reports
• Facilitate board interaction with donor thank you calls, letters and donor visits
• Oversight of timely thank you letters and thank you phone calls
• Supervise Development Associate
• Attend monthly Board of Director meetings
• Uphold the Base Code of Conduct of the Aggieland Humane Society at all times
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with the public/donors in a calm, courteous manner; tactful with upset donors
• Exceptional writing to tell stories about animals helped by AgHS
• Detail oriented and high level of accuracy
• Good organizational skills and computer skills
• Previous supervisory experience -preferred
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
• Previous donor relationship management software experience- preferred
• Outgoing with strong communication skills with ability to make presentations
• Must be able to work in areas with dogs and cats
• Belief in “no kill” community