Fundraising Director - remote, 10hrs/week with possibility of increase

Herd & Flock provides lifelong sanctuary to animals rescued from the meat, egg, and dairy industries. Our residents also serve as ambassadors—helping educate the community and promote compassionate, plant-based living.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Management

• Design, develop, and implement fundraising and marketing strategies aligned with goals set by the Financial Director and Board of Directors
• Build and manage annual fundraising plans, timelines, and campaign calendars
• Track progress and provide regular updates, reporting, and insights

Donor Development & Campaigns

• Create and execute campaigns to expand individual giving, including monthly donors
• Develop new support from corporate partners and cultivate donor relationships
• Support donor stewardship efforts to strengthen retention and increase giving
• Assist with or lead fundraising event planning as needed

Grants

• Oversee grant prospecting, research, and pipeline development
• Manage grant applications, reporting, and deadlines in coordination with the Financial Director

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• 2+ years of nonprofit fundraising leadership experience (manager-level preferred)
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to write compelling fundraising content (emails, appeals, donor communications)
• Familiarity with donor databases/CRMs and email marketing tools
• Experience fundraising in the San Francisco Bay Area philanthropic environment

Preferred:

• Job is remote but location near Vacaville, CA is a plus
• Experience in animal welfare / animal rights fundraising
• Strong alignment with sanctuary values; vegan lifestyle a plus