Development Specialist
- Employer
- Fresno Chaffee Zoo
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Dec 8, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Programs, Community Outreach, Grant Administration, Administrative, Office Administration, Public Relations and Communications, Sales and Marketing
- Fields
- Animal Protection, Community Development, Environment, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
General Purpose:
This position is responsible for supporting the development efforts
of Fresno Chaffee Zoo through a variety of proactive fundraising
and administrative tasks. Under the direction of the Director of
Individual Giving, this role will manage a portfolio of donors in
categories including: individuals, corporations, and foundations.
This is a mid-level front line fundraising role in a busy and
detail-oriented advancement operation that includes: development,
marketing, communications, and design studio.
Our comprehensive compensation package includes Medical/Dental/Vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401k, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time on an accrued basis. Offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.
- Manage donor communications such as: letters, emails, phone calls, text messages and database entries
- Proactively manage portfolio of donors including recommended gift solicitations
- Meet all assigned financial goals
- Coordinate donor meetings with DIG and CDO and prepare all meeting materials
- Maintain all assigned donor’s records in database and frequently prepare reports to show moves management progress toward next gifts
- Compose and edit grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other fundraising materials
- Conduct prospect research and develop research profiles on prospective donors
- Escort donors on Zoo grounds as needed and coordinate donor visits 364 days a year
- Other duties, as assigned
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