Fundraising Manager (Remote Volunteer)

Magical Creatures Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit farm animal rescue and sanctuary located on Hawaii's Big Island. Completely volunteer-run, our sanctuary was founded in 2018 and is now home to over 90 animals who were saved from slaughter, rescued from neglect, have special needs, or were orphaned or injured in the wild.

Major Objective:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Fundraising Manager to lead our advancement and development efforts. Reporting directly to our co-Executive Director of Administration, the Fundraising Manager will be responsible for creating and implementing comprehensive strategies to enhance philanthropic support for our farm animal sanctuary. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of success in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategic advancement plan that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and long-term goals. Identify key fundraising priorities, target audiences, and performance metrics to measure success.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of fundraising and development activities, including major gifts, annual giving, corporate partnerships, foundation grants, planned giving, and special events. Provide strategic direction and guidance to the development team to achieve fundraising goals.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with major donors, prospects, and key stakeholders to secure significant philanthropic contributions. Develop personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies tailored to individual donor interests and giving capacity.
• Collaborate with the board of directors and board committees to engage board members in fundraising efforts, donor cultivation, and stewardship activities. Provide support and training to board members on fundraising best practices and their roles in advancing philanthropy.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand the organization's donor base, visibility, and impact. Develop mutually beneficial partnerships that advance fundraising goals and organizational objectives.
• Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with fundraising goals and objectives. Monitor expenses, revenue projections, and fundraising ratios to optimize financial performance.
• Collaborate with Marketing Manager to drive advertising efforts for fundraising events, donor retention, and other events to elevate the growth of the sanctuary. Efforts will include, but are not limited to, flyers, social media posts, and Mailchimp emails.

Collaborates With:

• Co-Executive Directors
• Board of Directors
• Sanctuary Directors
• Marketing Manager and Coordinator

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Fundraising, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
• Proven track record of success in major gifts fundraising, donor cultivation, and stewardship.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, volunteers, and donors.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute innovative fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Experience with donor management software and fundraising analytics tools.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising regulations, ethics, and best practices.
• Commitment to the organization's mission, values, and ethical standards.
• Volunteer experience with Magical Creatures Sanctuary (preferred)

Training:

• On-the-job training with current director(s)

Time and Place:

• Virtual work. Flexible schedule, ensuring all role needs are met.

Commitment:

We require a minimum commitment of 6 months of 8-16 hours/week for this volunteer position to ensure consistency and effectiveness in our administrative department. This commitment supports Magical Creatures Sanctuary long-term goals of creating and maintaining a positive volunteer experience and retention efforts.

Supervision:

Direct supervision by the Co-Executive Director of Administration, indirect supervision by our Board of Directors and Co-Executive Director of Operations.

Benefits:

• Help a sanctuary reach their full potential and long term goals.
• Great opportunity to develop your resume.
• Create relationships with like-minded individuals through partnership in the sanctuary community.
• Spending time with our furry and feathered residents.
• Appreciation events and activities throughout the year.
• Discount on Magical Creatures Sanctuary merchandise.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week