Development Associate for Southern California

~ Mission: To mitigate the human impact on aquatic birds and other wildlife worldwide. ~

Founded in 1971, International Bird Rescue is an accomplished not-for-profit organization dedicated to mitigating human impact on sea and water birds, worldwide. Whether our patients are oiled (e.g., Deepwater Horizon spill in 2010), orphaned by human encroachment on habitat, injured from fishing line, or struck by a car, we're here to help!

Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of oiled, sick, injured, and orphaned aquatic birds, supported by a corps of impassioned volunteers. We manage two year-round aquatic bird hospitals in California (near LA and SF Bay), as well as a wildlife response center in Alaska.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Executive Director (until a Development Director is hired), you will be responsible for individual and major gifts, institutional fundraising, and special projects such as events, as they arise. We are currently building out the team and your pioneering spirit, adaptability, and willingness to work hard will be the keys to success.

This is a new role and has to potential to grow into Development Manager after a period of success. This is an ideal role for someone who has fundraising experience, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to go deeper with an internationally known brand and strong history of programmatic success. The role has a tremendous opportunity to make an impact on the organization.

Responsibilities

Identify and cultivate individual and institutional support for our Southern California programs, including but not limited to:

• Annual Campaign
• Direct Mail and Membership
• Online Giving
• Recurring Giving
• Cultivate relationships with major donors among existing and prospective supporters in the Greater Los Angeles area
• Verify, maintain and update records in our information system; follow up and resolve discrepancies independently
• Ensure proper processing and acknowledgment of donations; Coordinate reports and mailings
• Assist with special events, press releases, social media and other special projects as needed
• Provide superb customer service by replying to donor information requests with timely and accurate information

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of development experience preferred; Bachelor's degree
• Good attitude, strong work ethic, creative team player, sense of humor, willing to fill in as needed
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational, computer, problem solving skills with superior attention to detail
• Comfort with (and interest in) data as a tool for change, and experience with Raiser's Edge is strongly preferred
• Passionate about nature, birds and the environment

Compensation:

• Flexible work schedule with work-from-home privileges, with a preference for 3 days per week at the center
• Base salary with benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume with "Development Associate for SoCal" and your name in the subject line.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified applicants only. Principals only. No phone calls, please!

~ International Bird Rescue is committed to representing the diverse populations of bird lovers in the world. Members of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, nationalities, physical abilities or disabilities, religions or beliefs, and cultures are welcome as employees and volunteers in our organization. ~