Our Mission:
The mission of Pilots To The Rescue is to prevent at-risk animals from being euthanized by transporting them via air and ground transportation to give them the best chance at adoption. Volunteer pilots fly animals from critical situations to safety, ultimately saving lives. Do you want to help save the lives of dogs and cats all over the United States? Pilots To The Rescue’s work is sustained by the dedication of our incredible donors, partners, and volunteers. We absolutely mean it when we say that every donation - no matter the size - makes a difference in how many lives we’re able to save.
Applicant Requirements:
- Please include Cover Letter
- Please provide 3-5 professional references
- Please answer the following questions:
- Why are you passionate about animal rescue?
- What is your most memorable solicitation and why?
- Explain your leadership style?
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively manage and grow a portfolio of prospects and donors (individuals, corporations, family foundations, grant-making organizations).
- Work closely with the Founder and Executive Director to create strategies for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors, including the design and execution of complex, high-level solicitations.
- Make a minimum of 20 meaningful donor contacts per month and an average of 3-4 major gift solicitations per month.
- Bring an entrepreneurial approach to engaging new, promising prospects through research and leveraging Pilots To The Rescue urgent and necessary missions.
- Align prospects’ interests and philanthropic goals with current and emerging funding priorities.
- Develop fundraising strategies to leverage Pilots To The Rescue’s Rescue Missions
- Cultivate working relationships with leadership and team to understand the needs and opportunities for the organization.
- Leverage Third Party Events to attract new prospects and deepen engagement with current donors.
- Build and Oversee a Young Professional Board
- Develop compelling written project descriptions (case for support) and proposals.
- Develop and implement strategic stewardship plans.
- Partner with the Pilots To The Rescue’s team and Board of Directors to ensure reporting requirements are met for all donors.
- Leverage opportunities throughout the year to deepen donor engagement.
Key Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of development experience, with a track record of soliciting and closing major gifts from individuals, corporations and/or foundations.
- Ability to strategically link Pilots To The Rescue’s priorities and programs with donors’ interests and funding opportunities.
- Ability to employ varied approaches in order to realize maximum success in fundraising.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; experience interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience utilizing a fundraising database.
- Strong organizational skills and a self-starter with a high level of initiative.
- Unquestionable integrity and commitment to professional ethics, and the ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Genuine passion for Pilots To The Rescue’s mission and cause
- Available to travel nationally and undertake occasional evening and weekend work.
Skills: Innovative Thinker, Strong Leadership, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Strategic, Exceptional Interpersonal Skills, Time Management. Excellent written communication.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 per year: We are seeking a dynamic Director of Development to join our team. Benefits include: comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
