Part-Time Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

Harmony Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

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Job Summary

The Development & Donor Relations Coordinator will focus on three areas: donor cultivation and retention, growing our recurring donor (membership) program, and helping facilitate our 2026 events (including a major Fall Fundraiser).

Success Metrics for Role Extension

This position is initially funded for 6 months. We want you to succeed, and we'll do everything we can to support your efforts because it helps the entire organization. Success—and subsequent contract extension—will be measured by:
 

• Progress made toward the FY26 donor retention goal.
• Successful coordination and revenue goals met for the Fall Fundraiser.
• Growth in the number of recurring monthly donors.

Job Responsibilities

1. Donor Cultivation & Retention

• Individual & Major Gifts: Work alongside leadership (Liz and Stasia) to connect with top individual donors, schedule meetings, and coordinate unique stewardship opportunities (like "meet an ambassador" or behind-the-scenes tours).
• Gratitude Campaigns: Coordinate and engage board members and volunteers in executing monthly thank-you call and card campaigns to donors (tracking feedback in our system).
• Lapsed Donor Outreach: Spearhead personal outreach to recent first-time donors to cultivate long-term alignment and secure repeat giving.

2. Recurring Donor / Membership Growth

• Program Expansion: Drive the strategy to increase recurring donors, aiming to boost predictable revenue via targeted outreach campaigns.
• Donor Segmenting: Use Donor Management tools (Network For Good) to segment donor lists, send targeted upgrade requests, and clearly articulate the tangible impact of their monthly gifts.

3. Events & Faith-Based Community Outreach

• Fall Fundraiser & Events: Partner with the Board to facilitate and hit revenue goals for our scheduled 2026 events, including a new Fall Fundraiser.
• Peer-to-Peer Fundraising: Help supporters, volunteers, and board members launch their own peer-to-peer digital campaigns.
• Community Relations: Assist in reaching out to local faith-based communities, offering workshops, and inviting them to engage with Harmony’s mission.

4. Marketing & Communications Support

• Collateral & Stories: Assist in gathering success stories and photos to update our core case for support across print, email, and social media.
• Campaign Execution: Help execute warm, story-driven email appeals and social campaigns, particularly leading up to GivingTuesday and year-end.

Note: Grant writing and foundation strategy are handled by a separate contractor and are not a part of this role’s responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, donor relations, event planning, or community outreach.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to confidently connect with diverse donors, board members, and volunteers.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with donor databases/CRMs (Network for Good experience is a plus), email marketing platforms, and social media.
• Mission-Driven: A genuine passion for wildlife conservation, animal welfare, and environmental education.
• Local Knowledge: Based in or very near Nashville, TN, with the ability to attend local meetings, events, and donor tours as needed.

Additional Information

Benefits

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter explaining how and why you are ready to help Harmony Wildlife meet its fundraising goals to stasia@harmonywildlife.org.
 

 

Details

• Date Posted: June 3, 2026
• Type: Contract / Temp
• Job Function: Fundraising / Revenue Development
• Service Area: Animal Welfare
• Start Date: 07/31/2026
• Salary Range: $30/hour
• Working Hours: 20 hrs/wk