Mission & Vision
Since 2008, we have been dedicated to helping neglected, abandoned, and mistreated dogs and cats in need of loving homes, with over 20,000 lives saved and counting. We are on a mission to change the way the community views animal shelters by creating an inviting and family friendly environment.
Today, together with a staff of caring volunteers and an incredibly supportive community, we continue to save thousands of homeless and at-risk animals each year at our eight-acre, no-kill shelter and adoption facility on in Lakewood Ranch.
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal rescue organization, we are proud to provide a place where homeless cats and dogs can receive the love and care they deserve while they wait to be welcomed into their forever homes.
Position Summary
The Director of Philanthropy reports to the Executive Director and serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and its lifesaving mission.
In partnership with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for the formulation, coordination and implementation of development strategies for the organization, cultivating major and prospective donors to reach, if not exceed, fundraising goals.
The position leads Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's fundraising efforts including the current Journey Home capital campaign with a goal of $16M to significantly expand and improve our campus. This role would also focus on major gifts, planned giving and annual giving. The Director of Philanthropy will work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in developing and implementing periodic capital and/or other comprehensive campaigns. Our goal is to raise $2,000,000+ per year and progress to an operating budget of $4M-$5M.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
LEADERSHIP OF STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPIC EFFORTS
- Responsible for the overall strategy, implementation and execution of philanthropic efforts to support all areas of Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.
- Align multiple fundraising objectives and all philanthropic programs with Nate's Honor's priorities.
- Develop and implement initiatives to identify and cultivate individuals and organizations capable of making transformational contributions to support continued financial growth.
- Prioritize and continuously develop and improve donor stewardship and recognition efforts.
- Lead the process of developing, assigning and managing portfolios to ensure strong long-term relationships with high potential individual, foundation and corporate donors/funders.
- Develop highly effective annual planned giving strategy to increase the number of planned gifts and legacy society members reported each year.
- Work with leadership and grant writer to identify granting opportunities and pursue grant funding to meet annual revenue goals and ensure timely grant reporting and appropriate grantor recognition.
- Plan and work with marketing department to execute robust direct response and digital fundraising and marketing programs (direct marketing, email, websites, social media).
- Ensure special events are designed to meet or exceed financial goals, increase awareness of Nate's Honor and build loyalty for the mission.
- Explore and introduce new fundraising opportunities to increase support.
- Meet or exceed assigned fundraising goals each year.
- Act as the staff liaison with the Board of Directors.
FINANCIAL, REPORTING, AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
- Maintain accountability and compliance standards for donors and the organization relating to donations, grants, annual reports, and audits.
- Maintain appropriate files and records in adherence to retention policies and procedures.
- Continuously develop the comprehensive management and use of the organization's donor management system to support philanthropy and ensure coordination with organization's financial accounting system.
- Develop, manage and monitor annual budgets.
- Define metrics and measurements quantifying performance against goals.
- Prepare reports and analysis as requested by the Executive Director or Board of Directors.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 track record and comprehensive knowledge of nonprofit development including major gifts, planned giving, special events, proposal writing, direct marketing, donor and prospect cultivation, donor stewardship and digital fundraising.
- Extensive experience in and sincere commitment to working collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program clients, and other supporters.
- Discretion in handling confidential information relating to giving history and backgrounds of donors and prospective donors.
- Must be able to provide the image consistent with Nate's Honor's values and goals, as well as the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public.
- Must possess excellent communication (written and verbal) and listening skills.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.
- Must be detail oriented, organized, flexible, a self-starter, and work well under pressure.
- Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also a team player who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives.
- Experience developing and managing budgets.
- Must be have experience with donor database systems and proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Must be willing to participate in meetings with management, board, and shelter staff, to share ideas and suggestions designed to improve the organization's ability to meet its objectives.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree and five or more years nonprofit development experience.