Fundraising Development & Grants Manager

Position Summary

Napa Wildlife Rescue is seeking a Fundraising Development & Grants Manager to lead our fundraising efforts, including annual giving, mid-level and major donor development, donor communications, grants, and events.

This role is responsible for generating consistent and growing revenue to support all areas of operations, including wildlife rehabilitation, education, and community programs. We are looking for someone who can take ownership of fundraising efforts from concept through completion, think strategically, and bring creative, outside-the-box ideas to grow donor support.

The role also serves as a key connector across the organization, working closely with leadership, staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors to align fundraising priorities with organizational needs.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a can-do attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for wildlife and animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising campaigns, including year-end appeals and Napa CanDo Give!Guide

• Develop and implement a donor roadmap across low, mid-level, and major donors

• Cultivate and steward mid-level and major donor relationships through special communications and outreach

• Write donor communications, including appeals, marketing materials, and impact updates

• Research, write, and manage grant proposals and reporting

• Coordinate social media and email communications with external partners to support fundraising efforts

• Standardize marketing and donor-facing materials for consistent messaging

• Develop clear talking points to support Board’s efforts in community outreach & major gift cultivation

• Plan and support mid-level and major donor fundraising events

• Represent the organization through community events and speaking engagements

• Lead and coordinate a volunteer fundraising committee

• Track fundraising performance and maintain accurate donor data in CRM system

Required Qualifications

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Excellent organizational and project management abilities

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, including mid-level donor stewardship, donor relations, or grant writing

• Comfort with public speaking and community engagement

• Experience coordinating communications across multiple channels

• Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

• Enthusiastic, adaptable, and brings a strong can-do attitude

• Interest in wildlife, conservation, or animal welfare

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Canva or similar design tools

• Experience with Mailchimp, Meta Business, Google Docs, and Squarespace

• Prior experience with nonprofit CRM software

• Familiarity with press or media outreach

• Experience supporting or planning events

Work Schedule

• Standard business hours with flexibility required during peak periods

• Some evenings and weekends required

Please submit a cover letter and resume to President@napawildliferescue.org