Development Associate

Updated August 19, 2025

Open Until Filled

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AniMeals No Kill Adoption Center and Animal Food Bank, one of Missoula’s oldest and widely respected animal shelters, with a special focus on felines, seeks a Development Associate to help support the organization's fundraising efforts, by assisting with fundraising strategies, donor relations, and event coordination. Working closely with and reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Associate will play a crucial role in helping the organization achieve its financial goals and carry out its mission. This role helps to manage day-to-day development operations including donor database management, contribution processing, donor acknowledgments, and revenue tracking.

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Key responsibilities of the Development Associate include:

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Fundraising Support:

Assisting in the development and implementation of fundraising plans, researching potential funding sources, and helping to craft grant proposals and other communications. 

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Donor Relations:
Managing the donor databases, processing donations, and maintaining accurate records. This position will assist in all aspects of donor communications, such as thank you letters, newsletters, mail and email appeals and other types of donor communication. 

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Event Coordination:

Helping to plan, coordinate and implement fundraising events, which may include logistics, volunteer coordination, and communication. 

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Data Analysis:

Participate in analyzing fundraising data to assess the effectiveness of development strategies and inform future efforts. 

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Communication:

Excellent written and verbal skills highly desired.  This position communicates with the public, with donors, stakeholders, and team members to develop and help to advance relationships, and promote the organization's work. 

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Grant Writing:

Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, including gathering necessary information and documentation, preparation of budgets, etc. 

Relationship Management:
Support the Executive Director in developing and maintaining relationships with donors and other stakeholders to foster long-term support for the organization. 

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Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in donor database management and data analysis.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently, take direction, and act as part of a team.

• Knowledge of basic fundraising principles and practices.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency with donor databases and Windows-based software (Word, Excel, Email, and Internet)

• At least 2 years of experience working with non-profit organizations

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative to get things done, drive to deliver excellent work and work independently with minimum supervision. 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Positive and friendly attitude is critical to this role.

• Experience with DonorPerfect or similar donor databases.

• Experience with PetPoint or similar shelter population management programs.

 

Starting Salary:  $20/hour
Benefits:  Paid Time Off plus Major Holidays
Reports to:  Executive Director
Work Schedule:  10am-4pm, Monday through Friday (30 hours/week)
Please send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 References to Janet Rose at development@animeals.com
Position is open until filled

 

AniMeals Mission

To save the hungry, the helpless, the lost,
and the little ones struggling to survive;
to house and feed as many animals as possible;
to ease the suffering of the weak and unloved.

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