Development Associate
San Rafael, CA
Turn your passion for wildlife into meaningful action. WildCare is seeking a Development Associate to join our team. This role offers hands-on experience with donor stewardship, events, capital campaign support, and more.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in nonprofit fundraising and gain mentorship from senior development leaders, all while supporting work that impacts thousands of animals and people each year.
What You’ll Do
● Assist with donor acknowledgments and stewardship to ensure every supporter feels valued.
● Conduct prospect research and reporting to inform fundraising strategies.
● Provide event support for fundraising and donor events (occasional evenings/weekends).
● Maintain project documents for the Elevate WildCare capital campaign and annual giving.
● Collaborate on data hygiene in Salesforce NPSP and assist with direct mail/in-house mail logistics.
● Act as liaison with the wildlife hospital and education teams to ensure accurate donor communications.
● Monitor wildlife patient intakes and fundraising platforms and respond/outreach to community members as needed.
● Manage the tracking and solicitation of auction items.
● Collaborate on department social media content and engagement.
● Perform other administrative and support tasks as needed.
What We’re Looking For
● Donor relations or customer service experience.
● Strong writing, proofreading, and attention to detail.
● Stellar workload prioritization and time management.
● Comfort with Google Workspace; Salesforce or CRM experience a plus (training provided).
● Graphic design skills (Canva and InDesign) a plus.
● Live in or near Marin County
● Team player and supporter, strong communicator, and enthusiastic about WildCare’s mission.
A Work Culture Worth Working For
● Competitive pay & benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, generous PTO & holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.
● Professional growth: Mentorship, training, and exposure to major gifts and capital campaign fundraising. Work closely with senior development leaders invested in your professional growth.
● Collaborative office culture: Work closely with a small, supportive team in a mission-driven environment.
● Mission connection: Regular interaction with wildlife hospital and education teams to see the impact of your work.
Our Commitment to Equity
WildCare is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage those who don’t meet every listed qualification to apply if they are excited about our mission.
Apply Now
Please send your resume and cover letter with the subject line: WildCare Development Associate Role – [Your Name] to:
Zoe Andersen, Senior Development Manager hiring@discoverwildcare.org
Candidate review begins September 12th. Early applications encouraged. No phone calls, please.
