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- $23 an hour
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- Customer service
- Research
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
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Philanthropy Assistant

Austin Wildlife Rescue -
Austin, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$23 an hour
11 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Customer service
Bachelor's degree
Attention to detail
Calendar management
Organizational skills

Full Job Description

Austin Wildlife Rescue is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and creative Philanthropy Assistant to support our fundraising and community engagement efforts. This position works directly with the Executive Director to help coordinate grants, donor stewardship, fundraising events, and community outreach activities that provide critical support for thousands of injured and orphaned native Texas wild animals each year.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit fundraising, event planning, donor relations, grant administration, and community engagement.

Grant Support

· Research prospective grant opportunities that align with Austin Wildlife Rescue's mission.

· Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and reporting schedules.

· Track grant submissions, awards, and reporting requirements.

· Assist with gathering information and supporting documentation for grant applications.

Donor Stewardship

· Assist with donor acknowledgments, thank-you letters, and stewardship emails.

· Help ensure timely donor recognition and follow-up communications.

· Assist with maintaining accurate donor records and tracking stewardship activities.

· Support donor appreciation initiatives and special recognition efforts.

Fundraising & Event Planning

· Assist in planning and coordinating fundraising events from concept through execution.

· Track event timelines, sponsorships, vendors, registrations, and logistics.

· Help develop event materials including invitations, programs, signage, nametags, auction materials, sponsor recognition, and other printed materials.

· Coordinate event details to ensure successful execution.

Community Outreach

· Assist with tabling events, community festivals, and outreach opportunities.

· Help prepare outreach displays, educational materials, and promotional materials.

· Represent Austin Wildlife Rescue professionally at community events under the guidance of the Executive Director.

Administrative Support

· Maintain organized records, tracking spreadsheets, and project timelines.

· Assist with donor and event follow-up.

· Support special fundraising campaigns and philanthropy initiatives.

· Perform other philanthropy-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree

· Minimum of two years’ experience with nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, grant administration and/or event planning.

· Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

· Comfortable working independently while collaborating with a small team.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

· Experience with donor database software is preferred but not required.

Preferred Qualities

· Passion for wildlife conservation and Austin Wildlife Rescue's mission.

· Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.

· Creative thinker with an eye for event presentation and printed materials.

· Strong project management and organizational abilities.

· Positive, adaptable, and willing to take initiative.

Compensation

· $23.00 per hour

· PTO, Paid Sick Leave and Monthly Wellness Stipend

Schedule

· Full-time position.

· Schedule will include occasional evening and weekend work for fundraising events and outreach activities.

Mission Impact

Every gift makes wildlife rehabilitation possible. As our Philanthropy Assistant, you'll help cultivate the relationships and community support that allow Austin Wildlife Rescue to care for more than 10,000 injured and orphaned native Texas wild animals each year.

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Experience:

Fundraising: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Austin, TX 78702

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