Description

The Mission

The Humane Society of Western Montana builds opportunities for pets and people to thrive. By providing owner resources, access to progressive animal care, and community engagement, we build communities that nurture the human-animal bond.

The Role

As the Development Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting and advancing the organization’s mission. Through building meaningful relationships with donors, supporters, and community partners, you will help secure resources to sustain and grow the important work we do at the Humane Society of Western Montana. 

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Donor Relations

       Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors (both current and prospective)

       Assist in developing and executing annual fundraising strategies and events and campaigns (Giving Tuesday, Missoula Gives, Year-End Appeal, etc.)

       Support Executive Director, Director of Marketing in developing and implementing giving communities.

       Help set agendas and guide the fundraising committee’s strategy. 

       Assist with large grant writing opportunities, with independent management of smaller grants

Campaigns & Events

       Support fundraising events, appeals, and special campaigns (annual fund, capital campaigns, etc.)

       Coordinate donor meetings, site visits and engagement opportunities

       Track and evaluate campaign performance against goals

Research & Data Management

       Conduct prospect research to identify new funding opportunities

       Process weekly deposit & maintain accurate donor records in the CRM (Bloomerang)

       Ensure donor engagement processes are well-documented and consistently implemented. 

Communication & Collaboration

       Maintains a strong understanding of HSWM’s mission: including but not limited to position statements, programs and the animals in our care.

       Work closely with all shelter teams to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities

       Represent the organization professionally at meetings, events, and community functions

       Assist the Director of Marketing in execution of fundraisers and the management of business partnerships 

Requirements

Qualifications
Required

       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

       Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

       Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships

       Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

       Maintain strict confidentiality of donor, client, employee, and organizational information, exercising sound judgment and discretion at all times.

Preferred

       Familiarity with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Bloomerang, DonorPerfect)

       Experience with grant writing, major gifts, or planned giving

       Experience working with companion animals or understanding of progressive animal welfare best practices

Core Qualities
       Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn new software 

       Relationship-building

       Strategic thinking and goal orientation

       Professional discretion and confidentiality

       Time management and multitasking

       Collaborative and self-motivated work style