Major Donor Fundraising Coordinator (Volunteer)

Established in 2016, Fetch + Releash is a volunteer run dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs in need. Our foster dogs come from a variety of different backgrounds such as pounds and shelters, strays and surrendered pets, both locally and abroad. Through our network of volunteers, foster homes, trainers and veterinarians, we strive to give every dog the loving forever family they deserve. As a foster-based dog rescue, our foster dogs live in private homes across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) where they receive the love and attention they need to prepare them for adoption.

Our Mission

Adoption

By collaborating with local and international communities, our mission is to save dogs in danger of homelessness, abuse, neglect or euthanasia. Once in our care, we match each dog with the loving forever family they deserve.

Advocacy

In addition to re-homing dogs, we are passionate about advocating for animal rights and educating the public on relevant issues such as:

• Backyard breeding
• Overpopulation and the importance of spay & neuter
• Chained animals

Dogs are sentient beings with the right to nutritious food, a life enriched with adequate exercise and mental stimulation, veterinary care and love.

Education

A dog is a lifetime commitment and not to be discarded due to health, lifestyle change or inconvenience. Some of the top reasons dogs end up in shelters are lack of training, lifestyle changes (i.e. new baby, marriage), relocation, cost of dog ownership, not enough time for pet etc. Our goal is to ensure our adoptive families are well versed in the realities of dog ownership and ready to make a lifetime commitment.

Position Summary:

The Major Donor Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute a major donor fundraising program. The Major Donor Fundraising coordinator must have demonstrated experience in securing philanthropic commitments from individual and corporate donors over $5,000 or greater, and in managing on-going relationships with major donors.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage and cultivate donors through personalized outreach and conversations.
• Build long-term connections by fostering meaningful interactions with major donors.
• Recognize and steward donors with thoughtful appreciation and impact updates.
• Attend donor meetings and events to strengthen relationships and encourage involvement.
• Identify and connect with potential major donors to expand the network.
• Share compelling stories that highlight donor impact and the organization’s mission.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Number of direct reports: 0

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
As part of the Fundraising team and under the guidance and direction of the Fundraising Manager, works independently as well as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Remote
• Training is provided; a computer with a camera is required.
• The ability to volunteer 3-4 hours per week with the ability to check in daily for urgent requests.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES

• Experience: 3yrs + and Proven track record in major gift fundraising, donor relations, or development roles, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Relationship Building: Strong ability to identify, cultivate, and steward major donors, fostering long-term engagement.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for donor outreach, engagement, and reporting.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to support senior leadership in developing and executing fundraising strategies.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with experience in managing donor communications, follow-ups, and recognition processes.
• Financial Reporting: Proficiency in tracking donor activity, analyzing fundraising metrics, and providing insightful reports to leadership and finance teams.
• Knowledge & Passion: Deep understanding of the rescue’s operations and mission to effectively engage prospective donors.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure accurate documentation of donor interactions and fundraising efforts

What Fetch + Releash offers:

• Join a community of supportive dog lovers.
• Training, resources, and guidance.
• Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule and lifestyle.
• Rewarding experience of fulfilling our mission to helping dogs find their forever homes.

We ask that only those who can make a serious long term 1yr+ commitment to volunteering with Fetch +Releash apply for this role.