What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Development Coordinator position at La Plata County Humane Society?
Position Summary:
Provide administrative and operational support to the Development Department to ensure accurate donor records, timely acknowledgements, and consistent fundraising operations. Manage donor communications, database entry, and coordination of established fundraising and community events. Support positive relationships with donors and local businesses. This is an interim position lasting approximately three to six months. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of a
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage the Development email inbox and respond to routine inquiries
- Enter all monetary donations, grants, pledges, and in-kind gifts into the Salesforce database accurately and in a timely manner
- Create, process, and distribute donor tax acknowledgement letters
- Write and send donor thank-you letters and acknowledgements
- Manage membership renewals and related communications
- Coordinate logistics for established fundraising and community events
- Represent La Plata County Humane Society at fundraising and community events as needed
- Assist in maintaining positive relationships with donors, sponsors, and local businesses.
- Support development reporting and recordkeeping as requested
- Maintain organized digital and physical development files
- Collaborate with Media Relations Manager, Executive Director, and other staff to ensure consistent donor communication
Skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred (Salesforce strongly preferred)
- Clear, professional written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Comfortable interacting with donors, volunteers, and community partners
- Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for events
- Proficient with basic Office software and Google suite
- Interest in nonprofit work and animal welfare strongly preferred
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24