Description

Fundraising & Development Manager

Full-Time | Second Chances Wildlife Center

Position Overview

The Fundraising & Development Manager is a full-time position responsible for securing financial support to sustain and expand the mission of Second Chances Wildlife Center. This role focuses primarily on individual donor engagement and corporate sponsorships, building long-term relationships that ensure stable and growing support for the care and release of injured and orphaned wildlife.

Key Responsibilities

Donor & Corporate Fundraising

     Develop and manage annual fundraising plans with a strong focus on individual giving, major donors, and corporate
     sponsorships

     Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, major gift prospects, and corporate partners

     Design and lead donor-centered fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals, recurring giving programs, and
     targeted major gift efforts

     Build customized sponsorship opportunities and partnership packages for corporate supporters

Donor Relations & Stewardship

     Manage and grow a robust donor pipeline, from first-time donors to long-term supporters

     Oversee donor stewardship, recognition, and retention strategies

     Maintain accurate donor records and reporting using donor database/CRM systems

     Collaborate with staff to gather compelling impact stories and outcomes for donor communications

Events & Engagement

     Plan and execute donor cultivation and stewardship events, including behind-the-scenes tours, sponsor recognition
     events, and community fundraisers

     Support board members, staff, and volunteers in donor outreach and relationship-building efforts

Communications & Outreach

     Work with internal teams to develop donor-focused messaging for newsletters, website, social media, and fundraising
      materials

     Represent the organization at community events, business meetings, and networking opportunities

Grants & Supplemental Funding

     Identify and pursue select grant opportunities that complement donor and sponsorship revenue

     Assist in preparation of grant proposals and reports as needed

Qualifications

     Minimum of two years of professional experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or a related field

     Demonstrated success in individual giving, donor cultivation, or corporate sponsorship development

     Strong interpersonal communication, and relationship-building skills

     Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

     Passion for wildlife conservation, Environmental Education, and mission-driven work

     Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and standard office software

Preferred Experience

     Experience securing or managing corporate sponsorships or major gifts

     Experience with wildlife, Environmental Education, animal welfare, or conservation organizations

     Experience with fundraising events or donor engagement programming

 Schedule & Work Environment

     Full-time position (40 hours/week)

     Occasional evenings and weekends for donor meetings and events

     Combination of office, remote, and on-site work at the center

Make a difference

This role is essential to building the donor and corporate support that directly funds lifesaving wildlife rehabilitation. The Fundraising & Development Manager helps create lasting partnerships that ensure animals receive care today and into the future.

Requirements

Requirements and experience preferences above. A lot of the work is remote with offsite meetings and occasional events. Base salary with potential for bonuses.