Austin Pets Alive

Major Gifts Director About Austin Pets Alive! (APA!): APA! is one of Austin’s most dynamic and best-loved nonprofits. The organization rescues, treats, and adopts out some 10,000 dogs and cats at-risk in other shelters each year, providing the safety net for Austin’s most vulnerable shelter pets while also assisting other communities in saving homeless animals. While the organization is still distinguished by the scrappiness of its grassroots, community-based animal rescue work, APA! has a national reputation for excellence in lifesaving programs and is recognized as a thought leader in animal welfare.  General Description: Seeking a skilled people-person with a passion for animal welfare to build engagement around APA!’s lifesaving cause and draw support from our highest-level individual donors. While always keeping in mind that meeting fundraising goals is imperative for APA!’s lifesaving mission, the focus for APA!’s Philanthropy team is on creating great, inspiring relationships with supporters.     The Major Gifts Director will work under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Philanthropy within a highly collaborative team of 11 staff members, each owning a specialized role. This is a leadership role, lending the opportunity to oversee an already growing major gifts program and take it to the next level. It additionally offers the opportunity to participate in managing a capital campaign as APA! heads into the challenge of raising funds to establish new facilities.  The Director will be responsible for a portfolio of VIP donors and for meeting ambitious and growing funding goals for major gifts. The Director will also lead the overall program for high-level individual donors, by (1) managing donor prospecting, (2) maintaining a donor pipeline, and (3) helping to create a comprehensive stewardship plan for all APA! supporters, collaborating on this with the Deputy Chief of Philanthropy. Last, (4) the Major Gifts Director will oversee team members primarily responsible for the stewardship and cultivation of major and mid-level individual donors. In order to be an effective mentor to these staff members, the Director must have prior experience in philanthropy. This position requires a self-starter, comfortable with being out in front in improving major gifts fundraising at APA!, motivated to seek out solutions to obstacles in the drive towards meeting funding goals for an organization that has become a national player in its field. The Major Gifts Director must be an effective communicator with the ability to speak to different audiences, and must be firmly committed to our lifesaving cause. This is a full-time position. The Director will work primarily from home, with some time spent at Austin Pets Alive!’s Town Lake Animal Center facility. The role requires living in the Austin area. APA! values the effect that diversity of thought, experience, and identity has on our organization. Key Responsibilities: Portfolio Work  Actively manage a substantial portfolio of VIP donors and prospective donors  Build meaningful 1:1 relationships with APA!’s highest-level supporters, focusing on creating engagement and a deep sense of community around our mission  Meet existing expectations for major gifts in the annual revenue budget while building the means for growth from this important class of gifts Meet KPIs that are imperative for maintaining a healthy program for high-level gifts Create funding proposals and other written collateral necessary for the stewardship and cultivation of major gifts Maintain timely contact reports, stewardship tracking, and forecasting Prospect for new major donors, and work collaboratively with Philanthropy staff on building the major donor pipeline Attend networking events in the community (when possible) to cast the net wider for prospective donors Provide support to the CEO, board members, Deputy Chief, and Chief of Philanthropy in working with major donors, as needed Manage the balancing of gifts in support of operations and for a capital campaign Planning and Process Management Create plans for organizing work around the overall monthly and annual goals for mid- and major gifts, leading the team members responsible for these donor segments  Lead on prospect planning to bring in new high-level donors; create and manage a donor pipeline aimed a steadily improving revenues from existing donors Work with the Deputy Chief of Philanthropy to plan and maintain a comprehensive stewardship plan for all individual donors Track and report on high-level gifts and donors; create monthly reports on progress in relationship-building, gifts, and pledges to share with the Deputy Chief of Philanthropy Oversee planning of major donor engagement gatherings and attend these events, along with attending fundraising events planned by our events team  Manage the capital campaign’s quiet phase,working with a coordinator who handles logistics and the campaign’s administrative work Manage the process for stewardship and cultivation of capital gifts  People Management Manage two staff with primary responsibility for stewarding higher-level donors and support them in their work with donor portfolios Create and manage KPIs; ensure staff who report to you are meeting activity and revenue  goals Participate in maintaining a great team dynamic on our highly collaborative team Maintain close contact with the Deputy Chief of Philanthropy, ensuring the Deputy receives regular reports on progress   What kind of qualifications we are seeking:  An authentic passion for animals and animal welfare An extrovert, who enjoys working with people; a networker, with a flair for meeting people, building relationships, and inspiring engagement Evidence of strategic ability in increasing revenues 5 or more years’ fundraising experience, with previous substantial responsibility for cultivating major individual gifts and meeting revenue goals  Past participation in a capital campaign or similar large campaign alongside annual fundraising desired Experience in the management of complex gifts Excellent written and verbal communication skills Organized and adept at managing projects and processes well Proven ability to manage people well Willing and able to take initiative and be proactive in independently managing projects Creative in managing projects on limited resources Driven to excel in meeting the needs of a mission-driven organization  Working proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite Experience in working with technology for managing philanthropy, such as wealth assessment software, donor management systems or CRMs Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly to attend sponsored events or donor engagement gatherings Commitment to working courteously and cooperatively, with a focus on civility, with staff, volunteers, adopters and supporters, and to serving as a model of mature professionalism for the staff members you lead The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.    TIME COMMITMENT :   This is a full-time, exempt position and may include weekends and evenings to support program needs. LOCATION(S):  Primarily remote/work from home (must live in Austin area) APA! Main - Town Lake Animal Center 1156 West Cesar Chavez Austin, TX 78703 May travel to offsite locations as needed TO APPLY:   Submit an application, cover letter and resume.  Materials should arrive no later than September 16, 2022. 

Cat Medical Specialist The basic function of the Cat Medical Specialist is to monitor and manage the health of every cat living at the shelter. The key functions are to provide prescribed medications, preventatives and vaccines to each cat that enters our population and prioritizing the welfare of every cat with every action and decision.   This person will provide care for all cats onsite at Austin Pets Alive! Including specialized populations, such as the sick and injured; and assisting in the intake of new cats.   The ideal candidate will be able to learn and demonstrate strong cat handling and caregiving skills for cats of challenging temperaments, cats undergoing medical treatment, and cats requiring advanced levels of care. Commitment to APA’s No-Kill mission and a passion for saving the most at-risk cats is critical.   The candidate should work at a self-directed pace and effectively communicate with others in person, over the phone, and through email. The ideal candidate will have experience in cat handling/care, administering medications (oral and injectable), knowledge of common feline health conditions, knowledge of cat behavior, and customer service; or be an enthusiastic worker who is highly organized, ambitious, a quick learner, and passionate about helping homeless pets.      DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Able to provide an intake exam for all cats arriving at TLAC except for cats being seen by the clinic/neonatal. Provide prescribed medication to each cat exactly as prescribed within the required timeframes and insure it is ingested Consult with vets to diagnose and provide treatment plans Monitor timing of preventatives and vaccines and ensure they are given on time  Oversee health during rounds and address any weight, health concerns brought up by Cat Care Specialists, Counselors and Kennel Techs.  Request and facilitate vet clinic appointments for injuries/illnesses/concerns Assist the on-site clinic with cat exams when needed.  Coordinate with Care Specialists to monitor eating issues, digestive issues, allergies etc.  Keep track of cats needing special diets and provide them when necessary.  Coordinate with the clinic or personally fill prescriptions medications in a timely manner Is knowledgeable on cat care policies and knows where to find policies.  Knows when to go to the clinic for help and who to talk to in the clinic when help is needed.  Provides guidance and instruction to Care Care Specialists and Volunteers working in cat care areas. Work as a liaison between clinic and Cat Care Team to provide information and clear instruction for follow up for each cat.  Help organize medical charts, systems and processes. PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift at least 40 lbs, safely reach cats in high and low places, reach into enclosures, and stand on feet for long periods of the day, able to work both indoors and outdoors at all times of the year. Must be able to work with and around animals of unknown temperaments and those with zoonotic conditions. Must be able to work with and around chemicals, detergents, and cleaners.   EXPECTATIONS Must embody APA!'s core values of innovation, respect, drive, resourcefulness, and inclusion Commitment to APA!'s customer experience expectations Willing and committed to working well with volunteers and staff in all roles   WORKING RELATIONSHIPS This position reports to the Cat Care Manager. This position will work with cat kennel techs, cat care specialists, and clinic staff.    TIME COMMITMENT Full-Time Hourly includes 36-40 hours per week. May include weekends and on-call times as required.    LOCATION(S)  Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) Campus, located at 1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, Texas 78703   PAY RATE: Starting range of $15.00 hourly