Responsibilities

• Work with the Executive Director to develop and implement annual and long-term fundraising strategies that diversify and grow revenue streams.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate sponsors, and community partners.
• Oversee donor recognition programs, ensuring timely acknowledgments, impact reporting, and personalized engagement.
• Maintain accurate donor and fundraising records in CRM databases (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or equivalent).
• Lead the planning and execution of SAS fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor engagement events.
• Serve as project lead for fundraising events such as the Furry 5K, donor appreciation gatherings, and special adoption or awareness events.
• Collaborate with the Seattle Animal Foundation and volunteers to identify sponsorship opportunities and grow community investment.
• Research, draft, and coordinate grant applications and reports.
• Support development of planned giving and legacy donor programs.
• Serve as SAS’s primary point of contact for media inquiries and opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, or related field.
• AND Three (3) years of experience in fundraising, communications, or development—preferably within a nonprofit or public service organization. Proven success in donor cultivation, campaign management, and social media engagement. Experience working with media and managing public relations.
• Combinations of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class will be considered. Two years of relevant experience is equivalent to the educational requirement.
• The most successful candidates will have the following experience, skills and knowledge:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong storytelling ability.
• Proficiency in fundraising and CRM software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar).
• Skilled in social media management tools and analytics (e.g., Hootsuite, Meta Business Suite).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Passion for animal welfare and public service.
• Animal handling skills and experience working with animals.
• Creative, collaborative, and strategic mindset.

Benefits

• The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.