Officer, Fundraising Campaigns

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Officer Fundraising Campaigns

APA! BACKGROUND: Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is one of Austins most dynamic and best-loved nonprofits. The organization is the leader in the no kill movement nationally and is considered a national thought leader in animal welfare. APA! locally rescues treats and adopts out 10000 homeless dogs and cats each year providing the safety net for Austins most at-risk shelter pets which helps Austin to be a no-kill city while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals. The organization is distinguished by the scrappiness of its grassroots non-traditional community-based animal rescue work.

The organization continues to innovate best practices to save lives and teaches its renowned lifesaving model through American Pets Alive! APA!s national 2020 AmPA! began the Human Animal Support Services (HASS) project a collaborative movement of more than 10000 animal welfare professionals working in nearly 1900 organizations. HASS is the first-of-its-kind collective of shelters and animal welfare professionals coming together to build community-focused animal services that better meet the needs of people and pets by keeping human-animal families together and keeping pets unnecessarily out of shelters.

POSITION SUMMARY/OVERVIEW: The central purpose of this specialized role is to produce and carry all aspects of fundraising campaigns from initial planning to execution and post-campaign analysis ensuring they meet revenue and schedule targets. This role will focus primarily on mass channels while ensuring the development of complementary components for major donors recurring giving peer-to-peer fundraising and corporate partnerships. The Sr. Philanthropy Officer Fundraising Campaigns will manage at least one direct report. This role is essential for developing and carrying out the strategy for identifying inspiring soliciting thanking and recognizing the people who provide the backbone of support for APA! - its tens of thousands of supporters.

The Officer Fundraising Campaigns plays a key role in advancing the goals of APA!s Philanthropy/MarCom Department. This position contributes directly to APA!s mission to increase the live release rate across Texas by supporting a sustainable inclusive and high-impact model for development.

The Officer Fundraising Campaigns is responsible for managing their daily responsibilities maintaining clear priorities and delivering consistent high-quality work that aligns with APA!s values and goals. This includes staying organized using data or feedback to inform decisions and following through on key tasks and responsibilities with minimal oversight. This is a hands-on mission-driven role focused on results reliability and teamwork.

APA! is a volunteer-powered organization so every staff member is expected to work alongside and support volunteers. The Officer Fundraising Campaigns collaborates closely with volunteers to complete day-to-day tasks helps create a positive and inclusive environment and actively contributes to a culture of shared effort and mutual respect.

This position may involve shift flexibility weekend hours and responsiveness during times of high need.

Every individual at APA! is responsible for working in collaboration with volunteers; making sure volunteers are recruited trained and feel impactful through their efforts at APA!. A core part of this role is creating a welcoming and empowering experience for volunteers including assisting with onboarding training and volunteer engagement as part of the day-to-day workflow.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Actively contribute to a volunteer-powered culture by partnering with volunteers during every shift and helping create an inclusive welcoming environment
Work alongside volunteers to complete daily tasks ensuring the work is shared and collaborativenot siloed
Support the recruitment and onboarding process by welcoming new volunteers and helping them get oriented to the program
Help retain volunteers by offering encouragement guidance and feedback during shared work
Recommend strong volunteers for deeper involvement or specialized roles to your supervisor or volunteer manager
Contribute to a positive culture by recognizing volunteer contributions through appreciation gratitude and shoutouts
Help set volunteers up for success by clearly explaining tasks providing hands-on guidance and offering in-the-moment support

Fundraising

Create and manage campaigns that inspire and engage the organizations individual and corporate supporters across mass channels corporate partnerships and major donor portfolios
Meet ambitious monthly and annual fundraising goals
Track donor and revenue data related to individual giving providing regular reports to the Sr. Director of Advancement; bring a data-driven approach to fundraising strategies with a focus on revenue results

Stewardship

Contribute to the plan for and oversee stewardship for donors coordinating with staff who build our pipeline of donors and work with mid- and major-level donors
Use creative means such as videos digital updates and social media to keep regular donors engaged
Ensure donors are thanked appropriately feel appreciated and have a clear sense for how their support enables APA!s mission
Plan and lead opportunities for regular donors to interact with APA! people and programs

Management

Manage at least one staff member specializing in content production
Recruit and manage volunteers to broaden Advancement teams capacity

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Lead weekly campaign meetings
Must demonstrate dependability accountability time management use of reasoning and good judgment skills
Attend and participate in all required training sessions and meetings
Maintain open and consistent communication with Program Manager or designee supervisor and other colleagues
Partner with Volunteer Managers to learn about the volunteer programs and support volunteers interested in your department on an ongoing basis
Able to react to change productively and perform other related duties as assigned
Able to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Able to work in a high-volume fast-paced high-stress environment
Comfortable working autonomously when given goals and deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS:

Three or more years experience in Philanthropy with a record of progressive and successful fundraising; additional background in Marketing techniques is a plus for this role
Proven success in mounting mass fundraising campaigns for individuals
A natural project manager; an ability to coordinate and sustain management of long-term projects
A thorough understanding of and skill in digital fundraising including engagement and solicitation through email social media and websites; knowledge in tracking performance of digital campaigns
Experience with multiple types of individual giving including single gifts recurring gifts in-kind giving and peer-to-peer fundraising
A creative strategic thinker able to analyze gift data segment donors brainstorm opportunities for improvement and craft strategies accordingly; a willingness to learn about new trends and tools in charitable giving and identify those that will work best at APA!. At APA! we especially value well-considered out-of-the-box thinking
Personable and approachable a person who relishes inspiring support for a cause
An enthusiastic experienced people manager able to inspire and lead a team whether paid or volunteer
Proven ability to collaborate well
Desire to take initiative and lead in their role and responsibilities
A storyteller; an ability to speak and write compellingly
Passionate about animal welfare and the No Kill cause
Must have substantial experience with donor management systems; ability to assist in transferring to a new system a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and/or Google Suite
Must be familiar with and embody what it means to be a highly ethical fundraiser
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed to attend sponsored events or donor engagement gatherings.
Must live in the Austin area; while most of our work is now from home must be able to work from our main Town Lake Animal Center facility regularly as well
Commitment to working courteously and cooperatively with a focus on civility with staff volunteers adopters and supporters
Committed to embodying APA!s Core Values: Innovation Respect Drive Resourcefulness and Inclusion and cultural values: Humble Hungry Smart
Commitment to APA!s customer experience expectations
Passion for working well with staff volunteers and customershelping all individuals feel successful appreciated and connected to APA!s mission
Strong commitment to volunteer engagement and support; dedicated to working well with volunteers across all roles
Comfortable working cross-functionally and serving as a liaison between volunteers customers and team members
Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to interpret rules procedures and instructional materials
Self-starter with strong time management; able to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent interpersonal skills; maintains a calm and professional presence in all situations
Strong attention to detail and high standards for quality
Adaptable to change and able to perform related duties as needed
Dedicated to delivering an exceptional and inclusive customer experience

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to routinely lift 40-50 pounds
Must be able to work around animals (including diseased injured and/or potentially aggressive animals) loud noises chlorine or other chemicals and inclement weather
If reasonable accommodations are requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship to the organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard Animal Shelter office environment with exposure to environmental conditions that include working with and near animals
Uses own transportation to travel and transport
Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support program needs
Work is normally performed inside; some outside work is required

TIME COMMITMENT:

This is a full-time exempt position with an average of 40 hours per week.
Shift and schedule flexibility is required as weekly schedule is subject to change
Able to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to a director on the Advancement team
This position oversees a minimum of 1 employee

LOCATION(S):

APA! Main - Town Lake Animal Center 1156 West Cesar Chavez Austin TX 78703
Hybrid (must live in Austin area)
May travel to offsite locations as needed

BENEFITS:
Austin Pets Alive! is proud to offer a competitive benefits package for full-time employees including subsidized employer-sponsored medical coverage subsidized and voluntary life insurance voluntary dental vision and short-term disability options all effective the first day of employment. We also offer voluntary wellness and emergency sick plans up to 2% match on 401(K) retirement plan supplemental benefits flexible spending accounts and additional life coverage. Full-time employees receive 10 paid holidays and accrue 10 days paid time off during the first year of employment with an additional 5 days of PTO accrual upon completion of 12 months of employment. Employees will also receive professional development opportunities through APA!s ongoing mission to advance our animal welfare professionals in our life-saving work.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT
Austin Pets Alive! is an equal employment opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by the issues we engage on. We especially encourage people of color LGBTQ people women transgender and gender non-conforming people and people with disabilities to apply.

Austin Pets Alive! does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status marital status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Austin Pets Alive! is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion respect and integrity community focus and innovation.

APA! is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation please contact Talent Acquisition at at least one week in advance of your interview.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Officer Fundraising CampaignsAPA! BACKGROUND: Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) is one of Austins most dynamic and best-loved nonprofits. The organization is the leader in the no kill movement nationally and is considered a national thought leader in animal welfare. APA! locally rescues treats and adopts o...

Officer Fundraising Campaigns

Actively contribute to a volunteer-powered culture by partnering with volunteers during every shift and helping create an inclusive welcoming environment
Work alongside volunteers to complete daily tasks ensuring the work is shared and collaborativenot siloed
Support the recruitment and onboarding process by welcoming new volunteers and helping them get oriented to the program
Help retain volunteers by offering encouragement guidance and feedback during shared work
Recommend strong volunteers for deeper involvement or specialized roles to your supervisor or volunteer manager
Contribute to a positive culture by recognizing volunteer contributions through appreciation gratitude and shoutouts
Help set volunteers up for success by clearly explaining tasks providing hands-on guidance and offering in-the-moment support

Fundraising

Create and manage campaigns that inspire and engage the organizations individual and corporate supporters across mass channels corporate partnerships and major donor portfolios
Meet ambitious monthly and annual fundraising goals
Track donor and revenue data related to individual giving providing regular reports to the Sr. Director of Advancement; bring a data-driven approach to fundraising strategies with a focus on revenue results

Stewardship

Contribute to the plan for and oversee stewardship for donors coordinating with staff who build our pipeline of donors and work with mid- and major-level donors
Use creative means such as videos digital updates and social media to keep regular donors engaged
Ensure donors are thanked appropriately feel appreciated and have a clear sense for how their support enables APA!s mission
Plan and lead opportunities for regular donors to interact with APA! people and programs

Management

Manage at least one staff member specializing in content production
Recruit and manage volunteers to broaden Advancement teams capacity

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Lead weekly campaign meetings
Must demonstrate dependability accountability time management use of reasoning and good judgment skills
Attend and participate in all required training sessions and meetings
Maintain open and consistent communication with Program Manager or designee supervisor and other colleagues
Partner with Volunteer Managers to learn about the volunteer programs and support volunteers interested in your department on an ongoing basis
Able to react to change productively and perform other related duties as assigned
Able to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed
Able to work in a high-volume fast-paced high-stress environment
Comfortable working autonomously when given goals and deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPECTATIONS:

Three or more years experience in Philanthropy with a record of progressive and successful fundraising; additional background in Marketing techniques is a plus for this role
Proven success in mounting mass fundraising campaigns for individuals
A natural project manager; an ability to coordinate and sustain management of long-term projects
A thorough understanding of and skill in digital fundraising including engagement and solicitation through email social media and websites; knowledge in tracking performance of digital campaigns
Experience with multiple types of individual giving including single gifts recurring gifts in-kind giving and peer-to-peer fundraising
A creative strategic thinker able to analyze gift data segment donors brainstorm opportunities for improvement and craft strategies accordingly; a willingness to learn about new trends and tools in charitable giving and identify those that will work best at APA!. At APA! we especially value well-considered out-of-the-box thinking
Personable and approachable a person who relishes inspiring support for a cause
An enthusiastic experienced people manager able to inspire and lead a team whether paid or volunteer
Proven ability to collaborate well
Desire to take initiative and lead in their role and responsibilities
A storyteller; an ability to speak and write compellingly
Passionate about animal welfare and the No Kill cause
Must have substantial experience with donor management systems; ability to assist in transferring to a new system a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and/or Google Suite
Must be familiar with and embody what it means to be a highly ethical fundraiser
Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed to attend sponsored events or donor engagement gatherings.
Must live in the Austin area; while most of our work is now from home must be able to work from our main Town Lake Animal Center facility regularly as well
Commitment to working courteously and cooperatively with a focus on civility with staff volunteers adopters and supporters
Committed to embodying APA!s Core Values: Innovation Respect Drive Resourcefulness and Inclusion and cultural values: Humble Hungry Smart
Commitment to APA!s customer experience expectations
Passion for working well with staff volunteers and customershelping all individuals feel successful appreciated and connected to APA!s mission
Strong commitment to volunteer engagement and support; dedicated to working well with volunteers across all roles
Comfortable working cross-functionally and serving as a liaison between volunteers customers and team members
Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to interpret rules procedures and instructional materials
Self-starter with strong time management; able to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent interpersonal skills; maintains a calm and professional presence in all situations
Strong attention to detail and high standards for quality
Adaptable to change and able to perform related duties as needed
Dedicated to delivering an exceptional and inclusive customer experience

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to routinely lift 40-50 pounds
Must be able to work around animals (including diseased injured and/or potentially aggressive animals) loud noises chlorine or other chemicals and inclement weather
If reasonable accommodations are requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship to the organization.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Standard Animal Shelter office environment with exposure to environmental conditions that include working with and near animals
Uses own transportation to travel and transport
Occasional after-hours or weekend work may be required to support program needs
Work is normally performed inside; some outside work is required

TIME COMMITMENT:

This is a full-time exempt position with an average of 40 hours per week.
Shift and schedule flexibility is required as weekly schedule is subject to change
Able to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to a director on the Advancement team
This position oversees a minimum of 1 employee

LOCATION(S):

APA! Main - Town Lake Animal Center 1156 West Cesar Chavez Austin TX 78703
Hybrid (must live in Austin area)
May travel to offsite locations as needed

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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Austin Pets Alive

Austin Pets Alive! is not your average animal shelter. We pioneer innovative lifesaving programs designed to save the animals most at risk of euthanasia.

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