Fundraising Assistant For Non-Profit Animal Shelter

Are you compassionate about animals? Do you want to work for an organization with a great cause?

Humane Society of Broward County is looking for a detail-oriented, team-minded, enthusiastic and organized Fundraising Assistant to help fulfill our mission of "Advocating for and improving lives of animals by providing adoptions, community services, and education.

This role is perfect for someone who can manage effective relationships and has affection and compassion for animals.

This position requires attendance of fundraising events outside of normal business hours and on weekends.

Job Summary: Maintains the donor information database, processes donations, assists the S.V.P., Manager and other Development staff in their duties.

Job Type: This is a full-time, onsite position.

Compensation: Varies based on experience. Starting at $18/hr

Responsibilities:

• Enters general donor information into donor database management system, Raiser's Edge.

• Prepares and mails donor correspondence and responds to prospective donor inquiries.

• Works in conjunction with the accounting coordinator to reconcile daily deposit of donations and deposit reports as needed.

• Provides support for Development staff as needed.

• Processes daily deposit cover sheets.

• Assists with data entry and follow up for PAWS events, Walk For The Animals and Big Dog Golf Tournament.

• Coordinates small events as needed.

• Assists with preparation and follow up for event auctions.

• Helps raise funds through a variety of methods including direct mail, social media, grants, special events, auctions and inkind donations, etc.

• Adheres to HSBC's safety precautions on an ongoing basis.

• Assist with building tribute program.

• Assist with Planned Giving Committee.

• Maintains records for matching gift program donors and companies.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• One year of full-time administrative assistant, event planning, development assistant or any equivalent combination of training and experience required.

• Knowledge of proper phone etiquette.

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices.

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.

• Experience with cash handling and credit card processing required.

• Must be computer literate with proficient use of Windows based software, MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher) and Chameleon/CMS or an equivalent integrated shelter software case management system and donor management system.

• Possession of a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record required.

• Some travel is required to and from event locations and other work-related trips with the use of personal and/or company vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundamental knowledge and understanding as of Raiser's Edge, our donor database management system, highly preferred.

• Prior work experience in a non-profit environment within a fundraising capacity preferred.

• Knowledge of Chameleon software.

Benefits for FT employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (100% employer sponsored plans available)

• 15k Life Insurance Policy (100% employer sponsored)

• Paid Time Off (PTO): sick days, personal days, vacation time and floating holidays.

• Holiday Pay

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• HSBC Employee Perks (free or discounted shelter services and programs)

• Employee Discount Program

• Free Legal Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan with employer match (after 1 year of employment)

• Voluntary supplementary benefits