Development Specialist (Part-Time)

Animal Fix Clinic is a nonprofit surgical clinic for cats and dogs. Our mission is to make high-quality veterinary care accessible to all. Since 1998, we’ve performed nearly 60,000 necessary and life-saving surgeries for community cats and pets across the Bay Area.

We run lean, stay focused on patients, and use donor support to keep surgery within reach for animals who might otherwise go without.

About the Role

As our first Development Specialist, you will play a key role in elevating Animal Fix Clinic’s systems and processes for developing and expanding donor relationships.  This is a hands-on role: not just about strategy and concept, but execution.  You will be evaluated based on the actual dollars your work brings in.  We envision this role growing to a full-time position as our fundraising grows: a successful candidate will ensure their own career growth within the organization.  

Animal Fix Clinic just moved into our new, larger home.  This role will be instrumental to expanding our service offering and capacity: increase the number of days our clinic is open, hire more staff, and expand the kinds of services we can offer to the community.

  • Type: Part-time employee position

  • Schedule: 20 hours/week to start

  • Location: Initially in-person working from our clinic in Pinole, CA (hybrid to follow as appropriate).  Our clinic is open Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.  Your attendance may be required at monthly Board meetings (first Wed of the month, 7-9 PM), as well as special events onsite and in the community at other times. 

  • Reports to: Administrative Manager, in collaboration with the Medical Director and the Board of Directors

  • Compensation: $45-60/hour, depending on experience  

  • Benefits: As a part-time role, this position does not include employee benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

  • In conjunction with the Medical Director and Administrative Manager, plan and implement donor communications and fundraising campaigns that reflect the organization’s established voice and brand. 

  • Identify and qualify prospective donors for major or recurring giving programs

  • Execute and design donor stewardship strategies, including acknowledgments, updates, and thank-yous

Fundraising Campaign & Grant Support 

  • Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, reporting, and stewardship materials 

  • Support annual campaign logistics: mailings tracking, donor follow-up 

  • Design and manage email communications and basic graphic materials

  • Create brand-consistent messaging for appeals, newsletters, and donor-facing content

  • Coordinate timelines and materials for digital and direct mail fundraising campaigns

Events & Volunteer Engagement

  • Assist with planning and execution of donor and community events

  • Support volunteer engagement efforts, especially for corporate or business groups aligned with giving

  • Represent Animal Fix Clinic professionally at donor meetings and events

CRM & Reporting

  • Maintain and update the donor database with gifts, contacts, communication, and donor history 

  • Ensure date integrity, segmentation, and timely entry contribution

  • Assist in generating monthly/quarterly development reports, dashboards, and tracking key performance indicators

  • Use data insights to improve fundraising effectiveness

Ideal Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising operations, and donor communications 

  • Familiarity with the animal welfare field; a passion for animal welfare, accessibility of care, and the mission of Animal Fix Clinic

  • Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, while working independently in collaboration with the team 

  • Strong database and data-entry skills, high attention to detail, and accuracy
    Proficiency in CRM tools, email marketing platforms, graphic design software, and spreadsheets (for example: Bonterra Network for Good, Double the Donation, Canva, etc.)

  • Appreciation for discretion and the importance of maintaining confidentiality of sensitive donor information 

  • Flexibility and willingness to assist with after-hours donor events and outreach 

  • Based in or near the San Francisco Bay Area, with availability for in-person work

To Apply

Please email your resume, brief cover letter, and any relevant writing or campaign samples that reflect your record of impact and accomplishment (if available) to president@animalfixclinic.org .