Department: Development Hours: 40 Hrs./Wk.
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Hourly Reports To: Director of Development
Starting Salary Range: $25 – 30/Hr.

SUMMARY
The Humane Society of Sonoma County’s Development Manager works closely with the Director of Development &
Communications to ensure the long-term viability of our vital mission for the animals. You will help to cultivate and
nurture a robust, diverse, engaged family of donors who are passionate about animals and their welfare. With support
from the Development Assistant and in coordination with the Communications team, you will maintain a complete
and accurate donor database, oversee prompt and well-crafted donor acknowledgements, create and maintain critical
donor communication mailing lists, and oversee special donor programs such as Humane Partners sustained giving.
You will play a key role in the presentation of our award-winning annual fundraising gala and support other
fundraising projects and events throughout the year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partner with the Development Assistant to implement the following duties and responsibilities in a timely and

o Ensuring timely, accurate and efficient entry of new and continuing donor records and donation data.
o Reporting as requested by the Director of Development & Communications, the Finance Director, and/or

the Executive Director, including monthly performance reporting for distribution to the Board and
reporting for our annual financial audit.

o Working in consultation with Donor Perfect’s customer service team and dedicated consultants to ensure
optimal use of the database and speedy troubleshooting of technical issues.

o Overseeing general organization and functionality of paper files and archives in compliance with all
appropriate regulations and security/confidentiality guidelines.

o Create and document prompt donor acknowledgments, both paper and electronic, individual and batch-
processed, including memorial/tribute acknowledgements.

Community Engagement Manager and the Communications Team, including:
o Assist in creation and management of the online event platform.
o Create and maintain guest mailing lists, registrations, donations, acknowledgements, and follow up.
o Assist with development and management of online and in person auctions.

• Manage and acknowledge outside employee giving via online corporate and government giving portals.

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• Assist the Director in maintaining up to date HSSC profiles and optimal non-profit performance/integrity ratings

• Access continuing education in fundraising best practices.
• Learn about and engage with other HSSC programs and their staff to speak knowledgeably about the organization.

to adjust focus.
Work environment:
Usually quiet, with some exposure to moderate noise levels (such as barking dogs, ringing phones). Employee will see,
hear and interact with animals in the work environment.
NOTES
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job
at any time and the employee is expected to adhere to all company policies. The above information is representative
of the work performed in this position, however, it is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility
does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar or related to the essential duties and responsibilities.
I have read and understand this explanation and job description and am able to perform all duties contained herein.
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