Develop and implement activities that encourage individuals, organizations, and businesses to become and remain donors to West Texas Rehabilitation Center. Assigned to fund-raising events and public relations activities that benefit WTRC; directly solicit individuals, organizations, and businesses for gifts to WTRC.

• Maintains relationships within the community relative to obtaining gifts for WTRC.
• Utilizes available information and personal initiative to develop knowledge of WTRC donors and prospects. Checks Raiser’s Edge (RE) before visits.
• Makes donor thank-you calls during assigned periods on time and with appropriate RE entry.
• Notifies others when additional follow-up is needed.
• Possess the ability to work cooperatively with volunteers, corresponding Donor Relations staff, and other staff in a team environment for fundraising events.
• Assists and supports staff and volunteers for fundraising events, including event planning, management, and execution.
• Enhances public awareness of WTRC through conducting tours of the Center and other activities.
• Assist Donor Relations within assigned communities are discovered, developed, and maintained.
• Updates/enters data into RE after each event, visit, or donor encounter.
• Allocates time and costs to events appropriately.
• Enhances public awareness of WTRC through conducting tours of the center and other activities.
• Plans, implements and maintains all aspects of the WTRC Roundup events.
• Participates in Cattleman’s Round-up and other Ag events. Foundation duties include maintenance of pens and team horses, Rehab Rancher program, and other Donor Relation events as required.
• Provides catering for required events with the WTRC Roundup.
• Plan the menu for each event.
• Inventories supplies such as food, cooking utensils, serving utensils, and paper goods.
• Coordinates all aspects of a Roundup event, i.e. Volunteers, tables, chairs, food, beverages, firewood, and other required supplies.
• Responsible for timely preparation at events, including set up, clean-up, and take-down.
• Follows annual and seasonal plans for fundraising activities.
• Prospects new donor relationships.
• Possess the ability to hook up and pull trailers of all types.
• Ensures all animals are maintained (i.e. vet, health papers, shoeing, etc.).
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

This position requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours and the ability to perform essential functions without posing a "direct threat" in the workplace. Must be able to lift 25 pounds.