Development Coordinator

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Exempt

Location: Chelsea, MI

Salary: $43,000 - $46,000

Closing Date: until filled

About Barn Sanctuary

Founded in 2016, Barn Sanctuary has rapidly grown into one of the largest and most well-known farmed animal sanctuaries in the country. Barn Sanctuary rescues abused and abandoned farmed animals and inspires people to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. We envision a world in which farmed animals are seen as individuals who are treated with compassion and where plant-based, sustainable alternatives replace the use of animals for food and products. Currently, over 140 rescued farmed animals including cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, donkeys, and goats call Barn Sanctuary home.

Barn Sanctuary is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our team. The Development Coordinator will work closely with the executive leadership to manage all aspects of donor relations. The Development Coordinator will oversee donor cultivation and stewardship, gift processing and acknowledgments, and manage all donor data. This role also leads our online auction and assists with on-site events.

We are looking for a self-starter who is strategic in their approach to development, data-oriented, and impact-driven; a creative mind with a knack for measuring effectiveness. The Development Coordinator must be comfortable juggling multiple projects at once and working with a high performance team. The role requires someone who is a quick learner, adaptable, enthusiastic, curious, hard-working, and meticulous.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that includes campaigns, donor cultivation and stewardship, planned giving, and our annual online auction.

• Manage the donor database, gift processing, and acknowledgments.

• Maintain key data indicators relative to new donors, recurring donors, campaign results, etc.

• Manage the recurring donation program, animal sponsorships, and business sponsorships

• Manage the planned giving program

• Oversee the planning and execution of all aspects of our annual online auction.

• Provide donor research to help the President and Executive Director identify key cultivation prospects.

• Assist with onsite fundraising and community events.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director to write and track grants.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, or a related field.

• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

• Experience with donor databases and CRM systems (Knowledge of EveryAction a plus).

• Passion for animal welfare and the mission of Barn Sanctuary.

To Apply:

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Barn Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits discrimination against any employee, independent contractor, volunteer, or applicant for any position because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by law.