Development Coordinator in Tacoma, WA

Ashley Taulbee

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for end-to-end logistical support for key elements in the annual fund, major giving, corporate giving programs, and fundraising events for the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Development Coordinator will work closely with the Development and Marketing team to develop fundraising and engagement strategies and administer campaigns across multiple channels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS:

• Write and edit strong donor-centric messages for communications, solicitations, and acknowledgments. Ensure communication is consistent with brand standards and organizational messaging.
• Support the creation and implementation of new fundraising strategies in collaboration with the Development and Marketing team.
• Act as project manager for various digital fundraising campaigns, including annual giving days, photo contests, and e-card campaigns.
• Oversee event logistics during the annual Kitten Shower.
• Manage the shelter’s Kennel Sponsorship, Memorial Wall, and Make Happy Happen Gallery programs, including benefit fulfillment, donor communications, annual renewals, and promotion.
• Monitor social media and the Chameleon database for potential urgent need stories. Collaborate with other shelter departments and adopters to collect animal stories and images.
• Develop and maintain local business relationships, including the management of the donation box program.
• Assist in cultivating group and employee-giving programs by communicating the shelter’s mission in writing and in presentations.
• Procure donated items, experiences, and prizes for the annual online auction. Oversee the successful entry of all auction items into auction software.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team in the creation and distribution of campaign content and graphics.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven project coordination skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/requests under strict time constraints and meet deadlines in a professional manner. • High attention to detail and the ability to audit work for accuracy and quality. • Ability to work successfully both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a specific ability to create donor solicitations, acknowledgments, and stewardship pieces.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to form professional relationships and to communicate effectively, delivering exceptional customer service to a variety of stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Willingness to embrace change with positivity and to adapt strategies on the fly.
• Ability to quickly learn fundamentals of new software and online platforms.

Education/Certification:

• Completion of High School. Some level of higher education is preferred.

Experience:

• 2 years of related experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
• Proficiency with Greater Giving, Chameleon, Constant Contact, WordPress, and Raisers Edge preferred.
  

Development Coordinator hourly compensation ranges from $24 - $28. Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@thehumanesociety.org stating “Development Coordinator” in the subject line.