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Fundraising Coordinator

Career Blazers Nonprofit Search, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Alpine, CA

Onsite

Position Overview Join a mission-driven team dedicated to rescuing abused and neglected exotic animals, providing lifelong sanctuary, and educating the public about the harms of the exotic animal trade. Your work will support efforts to save wildlife, advocate for stronger protections, and ensure every rescued animal can live safely and with dignity. Be part of a passionate, hands‑on team creating lasting impact for animals and the community—where committed, skilled fundraisers can make a real difference and enjoy meaningful, purpose‑filled work.

As Fundraising Coordinator, you will drive fundraising growth through campaign execution, donor cultivation, corporate and community partnerships, and event management. You will support leadership in expanding the donor pipeline, securing sponsorships, and strengthening engagement through consistent, relationship‑focused communication.

Responsibilities

Lead annual fundraising campaigns and special initiatives (Giving Tuesday, year‑end, appeals, membership)

Identify, cultivate, and solicit individual, foundation, and corporate donors

Set and track fundraising goals, benchmarks, and ROI

Manage donor communications, proposals, and stewardship

Support sponsorship proposal development for events and capital campaigns

Build and maintain strong donor and corporate relationships

Manage major gift pipeline and donor upgrade opportunities

Ensure accurate donor data and coding in DonorPerfect

Collaborate with communications on donor‑focused content

Secure corporate sponsors and develop partnership packages

Represent the organization at community and networking events

Oversee fundraising projects, timelines, and budgets

Prepare monthly fundraising and sponsorship reports

Support grant writing with data and impact information

Coordinate volunteer recruitment, training, and roles for fundraising events

Qualifications

Minimum 1+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience

Proven ability to solicit donations, build donor relationships, and secure sponsorships

Comfortable with cold calls, scheduling meetings, and in‑person asks

Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to craft compelling donor messaging

Proficient in Microsoft Office and donor CRM systems (DonorPerfect preferred)

Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment

Valid CA driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Friendly, hard‑working team player with strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of philanthropy, fundraising strategies, and best practices

Exercises sound judgment and maintains strict confidentiality of donor information

Skilled at face‑to‑face and phone solicitations; able to overcome objections

Works effectively with the Founder/Director and board to maximize fundraising opportunities

Ability to build long‑term donor relationships through strong stewardship

Exceptional interpersonal abilities across diverse personalities and stakeholder groups

Self‑motivated, resourceful, and able to plan, prioritize, and problem‑solve independently

Role requires walking the outdoor sanctuary property and supporting on‑site events in varied weather, along with office‑based administrative work

Occasional evening and weekend work

Compensation

403(b) Matching up to 3%

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Career Blazers Nonprofit Search maintains a broad focus so that your search can be thorough, and inclusive of all relevant options. We carefully consider your desired outcome, skills, and experience. The professionals at Career Blazers Nonprofit Search maintain your confidentiality and will not send your resume to a client without your approval.

Career Blazers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Marketing and Strategy/Planning

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