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FOUR PAWS International

Location:
United States, Boston, MA or New York, NY

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

65000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Job Responsibility:

Identifying prospects, developing and implementing cultivation and solicitation strategies, tracking progress, and staying on top of existing, new, and developing funding opportunities
Managing and cultivating relationships with existing major donors and prospects, acting as their main point-of-contact at the organisation and conducting outreach in a timely and professional manner
Researching, preparing, submitting, and managing proposals that demonstrate a compelling case for support
Working closely with the Fundraising Team Lead to develop and deliver an annual revenue strategy for major giving from individuals, foundations, corporates, and legacies
Working with fundraising colleagues to develop segmented appeals and stewardship premiums for the major donor audience
Coordinating and hosting donor events and meetings, both in-person and virtually
Maintaining monthly donation report records and coordinate coding, tracking, and reporting in partnership with Fundraising Team Lead and Database Manager
Remaining well-informed on animal welfare topics and FOUR PAWS’ programs and activities globally
Providing accurate and timely documentation of all work

Requirements:

Several years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a proven track record of securing major gifts and grants
Bachelor’s Degree
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Highly developed organisation and follow-through skills and capacity to prioritise tasks
Experience successfully raising funds through individuals, foundations, and/or corporations for a nonprofit organisation
Knowledge of philanthropic motivations to give, tax-effective giving, and best practices related to donor relations and philanthropy
Ability to work independently and recognise opportunities to inspire increased support from donors
Experience with developing and maintaining long-term donor relationships, and ability to establish rapport with stakeholders internally and externally
Proven ability to communicate and analyse outcomes and data to a high standard
Basic budgeting and accounting skills
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on occasion for donor visits and internal meetings and trainings
Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

What we offer:

The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
A flexible and caregiver-friendly work environment with a hard-working and motivated team of animal lovers
Time off to recharge with 20 days annual leave, 14 holidays per year inclusive of one birthday leave (extra day off to use around your birthday), 8 sick days and summer Fridays
PAWSdays: extra days off at the end of the year on top of your annual leave
Coverage up to 90% of individual health insurance costs for all employees, a generous HRA plan, and 100% of STD, LTD, and Life insurances
Seniority bonus program
Local and international career development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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