What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fundraising Specialist position at The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe Co?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, has been helping animals and people since 1873. Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care. Our organization cares for thousands of animals each year—saving animals from abuse and suffering, sending homeless pets to new homes, connecting pet owners with resources to keep their pets, and sharing information on how to help animals every day.
The Fundraising Specialist will play a dual role in supporting the organization’s fundraising goals by identifying and researching potential individual donors and writing compelling grant proposals. This position will contribute to the organization's revenue generation strategy by leveraging research skills, data analysis, and creative writing expertise to secure funding from both individual donors and institutional grant makers.
Essential Job Duties :
Individual Donor Prospect Research (30%)
- Conduct thorough research on current and potential individual donors to identify giving capacity, interests, and philanthropic trends.
- Oversee qualification process and caseloads. Hold meetings with gift officers to keep them on track with qualification goals.
- Track metrics and compile reports related to qualification for the Director of Development.
- Utilize prospect research tools, databases, and publicly available information to uncover new donor leads.
- Collaborate with the development team to create targeted donor engagement strategies.
- Maintain and update donor research records in the organization's CRM system.
- Track and analyze donor trends to inform long-term fundraising strategies.
Grant Writing and Management (50%)
Administrative (20%)
Requirements :
Education / Experience : Associate degree in a related field strongly preferred. Three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, prospect research, or grant writing. Proven ability to write persuasive and technically accurate grant proposals. Demonstrated proficiency with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce NPSP) and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of philanthropic trends and funding landscapes preferred. Experience with donor prospecting tools such as Prospect Insights, WealthEngine, iWave, or DonorSearch preferred. Experience utilizing foundation directory strongly preferred.
Skills : Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. Collaborative team player with a self-starter mentality. Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work. Adaptability and creativity in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Demands : Performs work primarily in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position during shift and move throughout the building. Performance may also require prolonged periods of repetitive motion. Frequently required to communicate with others. Occasionally required to move excessive weight.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this position.
Must Align with the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values :
Mission : Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care.
Vision : A just and compassionate world for all animals.
Core Values : We embrace and recognize that Lollypop Farm donors are the heroes of our work – voluntarily offering time or money, no matter the amount – to support our mission. Together, our core values unify and guide us to provide the best service to the animals, our community, our organization and ourselves.
Commitment to Diversity
At Lollypop Farm, we believe that people are our greatest strength. We are united by our mission - Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and lifesaving care. Our values inspire us to promote and support a diverse and equitable environment of mutual respect where all staff, volunteers, and community members feel a sense of inclusion and belonging.
EOE / ADA
