Location: Remote, with occasional in-person events in Ottawa
Commitment: Part-time, flexible hours
Overview:
This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
Directors and Coordinators are expected to put in a minimum of 6 hours per week and be responsive to emails within 36 hours.
Ottawa Dog Rescue seeking a Fundraising Coordinator to develop and execute fundraising strategies that directly impact our ability to care for dogs in our foster network and help them find forever homes.
Responsibilities:
Fundraising Strategy:
- Develop and execute annual fundraising plans, including revenue and expense forecasts.
- Create innovative fundraising campaigns, events, and initiatives to maximize revenue.
- Research and apply for grants; identify strategic partnership opportunities.
Event Coordination:
- Plan and execute signature fundraising events, collaborating with the Events and Fundraising teams.
- Manage all aspects of events, including vendor negotiations, logistics, and participant experiences.
- Develop sponsorship materials, pitch decks, and manage sponsor and participant pipelines.
- Lead all event auctions, including gift-in-kind solicitation, auction software management, and item organization.
Donor Relations:
- Cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Assist leadership with donor meetings and sponsorship pitches.
- Manage donor tracking, stewardship, and post-event participant surveys.
Volunteer Management:
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers for fundraising and event-related roles.
Requirements:
- Experience in fundraising or a related field.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Passion for animal welfare.
Interested?
If you’re passionate about animal rescue and have the experience to make a difference, submit a short cover letter and resume to boardofdirectors@ottawadogrescue.com or click below to fill out the form today!