Donor Development Committee Member - Baypath Board of Directors

Rapidly growing Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton is seeking a professional with donor  development expertise who is looking to give back to our community and help animals in  need. If you want to use your expertise and experience to support an animal shelter, then  please read through the requirements below.

What you bring to the team: 

●     Experience soliciting and securing philanthropy

●      Experience with developing rapport with donors and local business leaders in the  community through programs and special events  

●      An ability to thoughtfully recognize supporters and foster relationships

●      Experience with writing appeals and other donor communications, developing annual  fund strategies, participating in donor appreciation and cultivation events in person, via  phone, and written communications  

●      Experience with and/or interest in contributing to and learning about a non-profit  mission related to animal welfare  

●     Prior capital campaign experience a plus

Responsibilities:  

●     Solicit and secure gifts at levels required for annual, special, and planned  giving programs  

●     Work with the Development staff to support the organization’s fundraising  plan,  develops policies, plans, procedures, in fundraising  

●     Play a strong role in identifying, cultivating, growing, and approaching donors  (individual and planned gifts, foundation, and corporate)  

●     Help to develop strategies for involvement and cultivation of major gift  prospects  

●     Work with executive director to involve and motivate other board members  and volunteers in cultivation and solicitation of gifts

●     Participate actively in events