Donor and Community Relations Manager
Donor and Community Relations Manager
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Donor and Community Relations Manager
February 2025
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally acclaimed teaching and research hospital for wildlife and conservation medicine located in Waynesboro Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The Centers mission is to teach the world to care about and care for wildlife and the environment. Since its founding in 1982 the Center has cared for more than 100000 wild animals representing 200 species of native birds mammals reptiles and amphibians. The current annual caseload averages about 4600 patients.
The Wildlife Center has a professional staff of about 30 individuals who work together in the veterinary outreach operations and advancement departments. While each of these departments carries out different functions all staff work closely together as a team to support one another and the Centers overall mission.
Position Description
The Donor & Community Relations Manager supports the President in managing relationships with donors partners legislators volunteers and community members. The role also provides essential administrative support to the President Board of Directors and relevant committees by managing calendars scheduling appointments organizing meetings and events preparing materials and ensuring proper documentation. As importantly the position assists with the development and implementation of donor management stewardship and recognition plans; enhancing commitments to the Center and its programs; and assuring effective communications with select audiences. In order to achieve positive results the manager collaborates with other departments to ensure clear communication successful outcomes and support for events that enhance community awareness of the Centers mission and impact.
February 2025
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is an internationally acclaimed teaching and research hospital for wildlife and conservation medicine located in Waynesboro Virginia in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. The Centers mission is to teach the world to care about and care for wildlife and the environment. Since its founding in 1982 the Center has cared for more than 100000 wild animals representing 200 species of native birds mammals reptiles and amphibians. The current annual caseload averages about 4600 patients.
The Wildlife Center has a professional staff of about 30 individuals who work together in the veterinary outreach operations and advancement departments. While each of these departments carries out different functions all staff work closely together as a team to support one another and the Centers overall mission.
Position Description
The Donor & Community Relations Manager supports the President in managing relationships with donors partners legislators volunteers and community members. The role also provides essential administrative support to the President Board of Directors and relevant committees by managing calendars scheduling appointments organizing meetings and events preparing materials and ensuring proper documentation. As importantly the position assists with the development and implementation of donor management stewardship and recognition plans; enhancing commitments to the Center and its programs; and assuring effective communications with select audiences. In order to achieve positive results the manager collaborates with other departments to ensure clear communication successful outcomes and support for events that enhance community awareness of the Centers mission and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities (training provided)
- Administrative Coordination Communications and Scheduling
- Assist the President in maintaining and strengthening relationships with donors organizational partners legislators volunteers and community members.
- Provide administrative assistance to the President including managing a busy schedule meetings budget issues and travel logistics.
- Respond to inquiries from partners donors and the public ensuring prompt and professional communication.
- Provide assistance to the Board of Directors campaignrelated and special committees including but not limited to scheduling organizing meetings and events and preparing materials.
- Assists with the development of appeals and materials for donor solicitation acknowledgement and recognition.
- Support initiatives that enhance public awareness and understanding of the organizations mission and work.
- Assure advancement and campaignrelated policies and procedures are developed and reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
- Facilitate positive communication and relationships with all departments to ensure effective coordination and successful outcomes for all donor and communityrelated activities.
- Donor Relations Strategies and Assistance
- Assist with purchase and management of donorrelated supplies and materials.
- With the President and Director of Advancement design implement provide ongoing evaluation and propose adjustments to donor relations strategies that support short and longterm fundraising goals.
- With the Director of Advancement build effective recognition and stewardship programs to assure ongoing contributions positive donor relations and growth of the Centers donor base.
- Identify opportunities to build new partnerships and strengthen existing ones through strategic outreach and engagement.
- Assure donor prospect and partner information is organized collected managed utilized and reported in an efficient and effective manner.
- Assist with events and management of Legacy Society donors; aid in the promotion of planned giving membership and activities.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma; Bachelors preferred
- Commitment to wildlife conservation and the environment
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Valid drivers license
- COVID19 Vaccine
- Ability to lift 15lbs. for the management of supplies materials and event setup.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of two years in nonprofit administration and/or advancement strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively in person online and via phone with individuals and groups.
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- High level of initiative and creativity in problemsolving.
- Ability to organize set goals and meet deadlines.
- Ability to create quality materials and reports with efficiency and limited oversight.
- Expertise with Microsoft Office applications donor databases and other requisite office technology.
- Professional appearance and demeanor for both workplace and community interactions.
- Interest in wildlife the environment and conservation.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in an effort to achieve common goals of the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
Compensation and Benefits
- An annual salary of $46000. This is an exempt position and not eligible for overtime.
- The work week will be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional weekend work and travel required for special events in person or online. Ability for occasional teleworking.
- 80 hours of vacation time per year
- 40 hours of personal time per year
- 48 hours of sick time per year
- 50 health insurance coverage through a group plan
Application Requirements
- CV or Resume
- Letter of intent
- Three references
For further inquiries please contact:
Amber Buck
Operations Manager
Wildlife Center of Virginia
PO Box 1557 Waynesboro VA 22980
No phone calls please. Center phone lines are best kept open for wildlife emergencies.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) is an equal opportunity employer.WCVwill not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition) disability genetic information sexual orientation gender identity military status citizenship or any other class protected by applicable law.Wereserve the right to alter change modify and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice or obligation to any party.
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Manager
Employment Type
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