Fundraising & Development Position
We are looking for someone to help with the following activities (some of these may be shared with other VAFAW team members): Strategy, Planning, and Team Leadership
- Lead bi-weekly fundraising meetings; set agendas and guide strategy
- Maintain and update the annual development plan including targets for grants, individual giving, and membership retention and growth
- Coordinate outreach programs, track metrics, and present reports
Donor Development and Stewardship
- Maintain and grow a living database of prospects with current notes, outreach history, and next steps
- Manage outreach for major donors
- Plan and support invitations for donor roundtables and feedback sessions
Campaigns and Digital Giving
- Support the leadership team in the design and execution of giving campaigns
- Create and manage accounts on giving platforms such as Candid/GuideStar, PayPal Giving Fund, Benevity, Chariot, and similar
Grants and Institutional Funding
- Identify, summarize, and prioritize aligned funders using Foundation Directory Online and other sources
- Write grants with the team; manage content, budgets, and submit complete applications on time
- Track communications, decisions, and reporting deliverables; maintain a clean grants calendar and file library
- Maintain and update organizational profiles on funder portals and Candid/GuideStar
- Track and report impact metrics
Data, Reporting, and Systems
- Work with the leadership team to manage Neon CRM
- Produce simple monthly reports on membership data
- Assist in the development of an annual report
Compliance and Coordination
- Understand and maintain state charitable registrations
- Understand and maintain fundraising compliance regulations
Ideal Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development
- Demonstrated success with at least two of the following: grant writing, individual giving campaigns, donor stewardship, or corporate sponsorships
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Comfortable running meetings, setting deadlines, and moving projects forward
- Solid spreadsheet skills and basic reporting ability
- Mission alignment with animal welfare and pragmatic improvement work
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with Candid/GuideStar profiles, Foundation Directory Online, ProPublica’s NonProfit Explorer, PayPal Giving Fund, and Chariot (DAF)
- CRM proficiency (Neon, Salesforce, Bloomerang, or similar)
- Light design skills in Canva
- Understanding of third-party animal welfare certification, veterinary, or agriculture spaces
Compensation and Benefits
- This role starts as a volunteer with flexible hours
- VAFAW is actively raising dedicated funds to provide a stipend or part-time payment
- Pre-approved expenses are reimbursed
How to Apply
Send a resume, a brief cover email, and one writing sample (1–2 paragraphs) to [email protected]. A short grant excerpt or a donor introduction both work. Please include two bullet points on a fundraising win you are proud of.