General Purpose:
This position is responsible for supporting the development efforts of Fresno Chaffee Zoo through a variety of proactive fundraising and administrative tasks. Under the direction of the Director of Individual Giving, this role will manage a portfolio of donors in categories including: individuals, corporations, and foundations. This is a mid-level front line fundraising role in a busy and detail-oriented advancement operation that includes: development, marketing, communications, and design studio.
Our comprehensive compensation package includes Medical/Dental/Vision, Employee Assistance Program, 401k, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time on an accrued basis. Offers will be based on the successful candidate's experience.

• Manage donor communications such as: letters, emails, phone calls, text messages and database entries
• Proactively manage portfolio of donors including recommended gift solicitations
• Meet all assigned financial goals
• Coordinate donor meetings with DIG and CDO and prepare all meeting materials
• Maintain all assigned donor’s records in database and frequently prepare reports to show moves management progress toward next gifts
• Compose and edit grant proposals, reports, letters of inquiry, and other fundraising materials
• Conduct prospect research and develop research profiles on prospective donors
• Escort donors on Zoo grounds as needed and coordinate donor visits 364 days a year
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years of development experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal English communications skills required. Bilingual (Spanish or Hmong) communication skills a plus – writing sample will be required
• Experience with AP writing style and proofreading preferred
• Experience with donor database preferred
• Ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends and holidays when necessary

Physical Requirements
These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Zoo may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.

• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Color perception is also required.
• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (in person and via telephone), at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken information to others in individual and small group settings.
• Hand and finger dexterity sufficient for typing and other administrative tasks.

Work Environment

• This position regularly works with others including Zoo executives and employees.
• The position primarily functions indoors, with frequent exposure to outdoor Zoo environments and external events.
• Occasional local travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

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