Development Coordinator
Development Team
Please Note: This position will remain open until Pawsible's Development team is at max capacity.
Pawsible Inc. is looking for individuals whose main focus will be expansion. We are eager to increase the number of chapters we operate in and increase the number of assistance dog organizations Pawsible is working with. We are looking for someone that has familiarity with the puppy-raising community within the organization they work with as well as other organizations outside of their own. We encourage you to explore our website and social media for background on Pawsible's current work.
The position of Development Coordinator is a remote, part-time, and unpaid position within a growing 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The individuals holding these positions are expected to not only fulfill all outlined duties but also take initiative in growing the position and setting positive precedents. You will be able to collaborate and learn with our Director of Development. No specific work experience is required, but fundraising experience is a plus. You must be able to perform the tasks assigned to you, even if that means learning on the job.
This position is flexible depending on your background and interest in the area of nonprofit development (including fundraising, grants, etc.). Below is a general description of what this role might entail. In your application please indicate your areas of interest and experience related to development.
As a Development Coordinator you will:
Assist with Fundraisers, Grants, & Donor Relations
Help run national-level and peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
Pitch ideas for fundraisers and fundraising campaigns
Work with the Director of Development to promote campaigns through newsletters, social media, and our Chapter Representatives
Help manage all online fundraising platforms, assist with the management of online branded apparel and product store in coordination with the Director of Development
Help manage grant applications in conjunction with the Director of Development and Director of Finance
Ensure that all donors receive physical thank you cards and work with the Director of Development to standardize methods of donor appreciation
Grow Pawsible
Identify grant opportunities, build a functional understanding of grant management, and assist in grant funding applications
Research and identify company sponsorship, fundraising, promotional partnership opportunities
Grow all of Pawsible’s fundraising efforts and form a robust fundraising structure
Please note that this position is entirely remote. Zoom will be used for video conferencing and the Google Suite is used for all the organization’s activities and functions. Fluency in Google Drive products is required.
If you are interested in this position, please complete our application here. If you have any questions about our application, please send us an email at info@pawsibleinc.org
All applicants will be notified if they have been selected to interview within one week of their application and interviews will be scheduled for a week or two after application submission.
Current college students or recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply. Hours are flexible and will easily fit around other commitments like classes and/or job(s).
Must be at least 18 yrs old and reside in the United States to apply.
See our other volunteer opportunities here
Benefits
Regular Professional Development
Startup & Nonprofit Experience
Focus on Personal & Team Growth
Endless dog puns & pictures
Requirements
To fill the Development Coordinator positions, we are seeking individuals that:
Can work remotely for 3 - 7 hours a week (hours are flexible) and video conference for regular meetings
Takes initiative, is hardworking, creative, resilient, and works well in a group
Has at minimum, basic knowledge about fundraising and nonprofit revenue streams
Has experience with the puppy raising community
Is willing to learn on the fly
Can balance and prioritize various tasks and goals while meeting deadlines
Is excited to work in the nonprofit industry and has an appreciation for assistance dogs and volunteers who raise and train them through their puppy years
Is willing to volunteer their time and effort to this position. Pawsible is young and currently unable to pay no executive or leader within the organization.
A love for dogs is always a plus!
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!
Development Coordinators will be focused on curating new fundraising ideas and campaigns to bring in the most funding possible for Pawsible. Development Coordinators will work closely with the Development Team including the Director of Development and Director of Accounting.
About Us
Pawsible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that was co-founded by Vanessa Barker (CEO) and Cate Law (CPO) in March 2019 to financially assist volunteer raisers of future assistance dogs who are required to pay for at least part of the basic needs of the puppy. To assist puppy raisers, Pawsible operates programs focused on providing financial support, community development, and leadership / professional development to volunteer puppy raisers.
Pawsible's executive management is responsible for growing and maintaining the operations of Pawsible, also reporting their progress to Pawsible's Board of Directors. Pawsible’s mission is to not just assist individuals and groups in need of support within the assistance dog industry, but also to advocate for them provide mechanisms of support for their endevours.
Read more about Pawsible and our mission on our About page.