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Donor Relations Administrative Assistant PT

Posted: 09/29/2024
Development & Fundraising

Wayside Waifs is Kansas City's largest and most comprehensive no kill pet adoption campus. Since 1944, we have been working diligently to partner pets and community for life. Wayside Waifs strives to enrich the lives of abandoned, abused, and homeless animals until they find a new family home. We care for more than 6,500 animals every year. Wayside Waifs is a private, independent, nonprofit 501 (c)(3) charity with no government funding. We depend on the generosity of the community to continue our life-saving work.

Our Mission is preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives. We accomplish our mission by protecting and caring for the animals under our watch; by reaching out to the community for love and support; and by teaching others about the profound joy that pets bring to our lives. 

HOURLY RATE: $19.81, NON-EXEMPT PART-TIME 25 HOURS PER WEEK
POSITION SUMMARY

The Donor Services Administrative Assistant will assist the VP of Donor Relations and Communications with the Donor Relations department’s administrative activities and coordinate various processes and projects. The position will also assist with fundraising activities as needed.
 
 PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  1. Input donor/donation information into The Raisers’ Edge and other Blackbaud programs in a timely and efficient manner.
  2.  Run reports, lists, and mailing lists as needed/requested. 
  3. Prepare and send donor letters, emails and other communications. 
  4. Support donor relations efforts by calling donors, scheduling tours, preparing meeting materials, running errands, manage projects. 
  5. Assist with fundraising events such as Fur Ball, Strutt With Your Mutt, Legacy of Love Society events and donor receptions. Includes reviewing mailing lists, taking/confirming reservations, making name tags and assisting donors while attending the events. 
  6. Make reservations; order supplies for the department; submit check requests; compile data for reporting purposes. 
  7. Other related duties as assigned.
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ KEY COMPETENCIES
 Strong attention to detail and task orientation
  • Maintain integrity and confidentiality of donor information
  • Ability to work under pressure at times
  • Project management                 
  • Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
  • Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications
  • Ability to work independently

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

 Physical/Environmental
  • Work in office setting
  • Use of office equipment such as computer and keyboard, telephone, copy machines
  • May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles
  • Noise level is moderate to high
  • Frequently working with and exposed to a variety of animals
 Education/Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Strong knowledge of Windows/Microsoft Office required
  • Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferred
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
Wayside Waifs offers the following benefits for our part-time employees:
- 401(k)
- PTO (Vacation and Sick Time)

To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.waysidewaifs.org.

Just as Wayside Waifs has committed to providing compassionate care for the thousands of homeless animals who enter our shelter each year, we are equally committed to providing a healthy and humane working environment for our employees. Wayside Waifs is an EOE and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.

Job Type: Part Time

Donor Relations Administrative Assist...
Wayside Waifs, Inc.