Donor Relations and Events Manager

Position Overview 

Tri-County Animal Rescue is seeking a polished, organized, and compassionate Donor Relations and Events Manager to serve as a vital connection between our donors, volunteers, community partners, and lifesaving mission. 

This individual will play an essential role in strengthening donor relationships through meaningful thank-you correspondence, planning and executing fundraising and community events, and coordinating volunteer engagement. 

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, personable, creative, and passionate about animal welfare, with the ability to create exceptional experiences for supporters while helping advance our mission of saving lives. 

Key Responsibilities 

Donor Relations & Acknowledgments 

• Prepare personalized donor thank-you letters, emails, and acknowledgments for gifts, sponsorships, grants, and in-kind donations  
• Maintain accurate donor records and assist with donor stewardship efforts  
• Coordinate recognition for major donors, sponsors, and community partners  
• Support fundraising campaigns with donor follow-up and appreciation initiatives  
• Assist leadership with philanthropic outreach and relationship-building efforts  

Event Planning & Execution 

• Coordinate fundraising events, adoption events and community outreach initiatives  
• Assist in planning annual signature events 
• Manage vendor communication, sponsorship fulfillment and event logistics  
• Prepare event timelines, promotional materials, and post-event follow-up  
• Collaborate with marketing and social media teams to maximize event visibility and engagement  

Volunteer Coordination 

• Recruit and support volunteers for events and special projects  
• Schedule volunteer shifts and ensure appropriate staffing for events 
• Maintain volunteer records and communication 
• Foster strong volunteer relationships and create a positive volunteer experience  
• Assist with corporate volunteer groups and community service partnerships  

Qualifications 

• 2 years of experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, event planning, volunteer coordination, or administrative support preferred  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities  
• Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills  
• Passion for animal welfare and nonprofit mission-driven work required, you will be working with dogs at your feet 
• Ability to work evenings, weekends (Saturday is a must) 

Personal Attributes 

• Warm, polished, and highly professional  
• Strong attention to detail  
• Self-motivated and proactive  
• Grace under pressure during busy event seasons  
• Creative problem solver  
• Relationship-builder with a heart for rescue work  

Benefits:

Health Insurance after 3 months

Salary:

$20-$22 but not set it's based on experience

Why Join Us? 

At Tri-County Animal Rescue, every donor relationship, every event, and every volunteer helps save lives. This role offers the opportunity to directly impact homeless animals while building meaningful connections with the community that makes our mission possible. 

If you are passionate about people, purpose, and pets we would love to meet you.