Digital Fundraising Producer

Join our team as a Digital Fundraising Producer and use your exceptional storytelling and technical skills to drive impactful digital fundraising campaigns for the Animal Humane Society! Building online strategies to engage donors is rewarding work; not only does it make a difference for the animals within our shelters and clinics, but you'll also see how it engages the hearts and minds of the community to help animals too. Keep reading below to discover more about this exciting opportunity!

Pay: $53,000-58,000 annually, depending upon experience

Benefits: 

• Health, dental, vision insurance and more! 
• 15+ days of paid time off for a full year 
• 4 floating holidays (# of days is per year based on start date) 
• 401k 

Schedule/Location:

• Full Time, ~40 hours/week
• Remote capabilities: This is a hybrid role. The person in this position will have the opportunity to work remotely for part of their time. Access to reliable internet, ability to prioritize work independently, and foster relationships while working in a hybrid (remote and in-person) environment required. Must live in or have easy access to the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and be available for frequent face-to-face interactions in Minneapolis/St. Paul and greater Minnesota regions. This role's main office is our Golden Valley, MN location.

Job Purpose:   As a creative and collaborative professional with exceptional writing skills, you are responsible for using digital channels and strategies to build long-term, sustainable financial support for AHS. You are an excellent written storyteller, a digital copywriter and use your expertise and technical skills to develop campaigns and build digital assets to support AHS fundraising initiatives.

What you will be doing:

Strategy – Research and implement innovations in online engagement for fundraising, including identifying areas for revenue growth in digital channels. Plan, coordinate, and produce exceptional digital fundraising initiatives necessary to meet revenue goals, acquire, retain and upgrade donors. Ensure that digital fundraising efforts are aligned and integrated with overall organizational digital strategies. Understand and commit to the requirement of excellence, continuous improvement, and department and organizational goals.

Relationship Building – Partner with teams across the organization to build a strong understanding of AHS programs, initiatives, and campaigns.

Communication –  Write and edit strong donor-centric messages for communications, solicitations, and acknowledgements for digital channels. Serve as a member of the editing team. Ensure communication is consistent with brand standards and organizational messaging. Listen, pay attention and be a responsible steward of information.

Project – Act as project manager with outside vendors for products and services required for digital fundraising; coordinate with colleagues within and outside the Annual Giving team as needed. Develop, plan, and coordinate multi-channel fundraising campaigns and stewardship strategies and analyze and share results. Manage and maintain AHS donation forms and other digital fundraising platforms.

Support – Work closely with colleagues on the External Relations team to develop and support the overall digital strategy for AHS. Serve as a member of the story scout and content teams. Support the success of Animal Humane Society’s annual philanthropic events. Champion the AHS brand and high-quality user experiences.

Culture – Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS Behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Maintain a safe work environment by following AHS protocols and policies. Work with AHS volunteers in a positive and effective way to advance the mission of AHS and facilitate meaningful volunteer engagement.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

Experience – Minimum of two years of experience developing and implementing successful digital fundraising campaigns. Expertise with email marketing and online fundraising platforms.

Computer Skills – Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred experience with Blackbaud products. Experience with HTML and CSS a plus.

Adaptability – Ability to work in a professional and positive manner with high attention to detail in a variety of situations

Communication – Excellent interpersonal skills and persuasive and strategic communication skills, must have ability to work as a member of the team and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments

Physical & Emotional Capabilities – Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of work in an animal shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia

This position description is intended to describe the general content and/or requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits

About AHS 

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help nearly 100,000 animals in need across Minnesota. 

As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere. 

Why Work Here 

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people 
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do 
• Work-life balance 
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes  
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee ­paid supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment and long term disability insurance. 
• Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability 
• Mental Health and Counseling Support:  
• All employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year 
• 401K for part time and full time staff 
• Nine paid holidays for full time staff 
• Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date) 
• Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status) 
• Paid parent leave for full time staff 

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide. 

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.