Care for pets, find them homes, and save lives. Assist throughout the philanthropy department with fundraising, events, and community relations. Gain firsthand experience in strategic planning and contribute to advancing Nevada Humane Society's mission.
Requirements
- Process donations with detailed data entry
- Create monthly income reports and other database reports as needed
- Work with the finance department to reconcile monthly financial statements
- Prepare acknowledgment letters and other donor correspondence
- Schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and take minutes at committee meetings
- Merge, print, and mail direct mail appeals, thank you letters, and other donor correspondence
- Support adoptable pets' participation in media appearances, off-site adoption events, and public events
- Assist with researching philanthropic opportunities
- Monitor administrative inboxes and respond to requests from donors
- Continually update and correct database records
- Input donor engagement information into the database in an accurate and timely fashion
- Enter and track solicitation details in partnership with department leadership
- Assist with planning and coordinating fundraising and donor events
- Present potential partnership opportunities to department leadership
- Build relationships with potential partners at the direction of the Events and Community Relations Manager
- Schedule offsites and other events with partners at the direction of department leadership
- Set up and break down events, including setting up professional-looking displays and tables at offsite events
- Provide high-quality customer service to donors and event attendees
- Help promote fundraising activities and solicit support of agency overall
- Interact with co-workers and volunteers in an efficient and courteous manner to ensure a cooperative team environment amongst all departments
- Maintain and promote a positive public image relevant to NHS standards
- Represent NHS, professionally with customers, donors, and business partners
- Attend and participate in departmental and shelter meetings
- Attend educational conferences/seminars as recommended/approved
- Assist with the handling and evacuation of animals located at any NHS campus in the event of an emergency
- Participate in disaster preparedness and response activities for the organization and community as it pertains to pet related needs
- Address and/or report any safety hazards or unsafe activities
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical & vision premium option
- Pet-centric benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on day one
- Nine paid holidays
- 90% employer-paid buy-up options and low-cost dental plans
- Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
- Low-cost supplemental plans including Life Insurance, Accident, and Short-Term Disability
- Pet-focused perks such as free vaccines, spay/neuter, and end-of-life services for employee-owned pets
- Free and reduced-cost pet adoptions
- Up to 50% off major brand and prescription pet food delivered directly to the shelter
