Facility
The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES-Rescue
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Do you want to be a part of a unique zoological foundation that combines elements of a zoo, animal adoption, nutrition, animal rehabilitation, birthday parties, conditioning, community outreach, classes, habitat enrichment, conservation and fun? Then The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES-Rescue is the place for you! We are looking to make adopting any breed or species fun; heck, a party! We follow the highest of standards outlined by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK), Association of Zoo and Aquarium Docents and Volunteers (AZADV), World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), International Marine Animal Trainers Association (IMATA) and more. We want everyone to know that animals cared for by keepers in a zoological environment live mentally stimulating lives and often live more than twice as long as their wild counterparts. This knowledge is not a secret; anyone can learn how to enrich ANY family member’s life. No matter if you are covered in fur, feather, skin or scales The Bunny Hutch is the place for you. Besides, wouldn’t you want to spend your time where everyone’s boss is a bunny?
PURPOSE: To increase the rescue’s available funds by writing grant proposals focused on non-profit revenue-gaining projects on regional, state and federal levels. This is an unpaid position with possibility of promotion and future hire (The Bunny Hutch Boutique and CLIMATES only hires and promotes from within).
Duties
Work with CEO to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals. Research other foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for non-profit grants. Maintain current records in database for grant tracking and to provide written reports to present updates to Board Members and current donors (newsletters etc). Possibility of future development opportunities such as creating materials necessary for donor stewardship (visitor number and diversity, educational program attendance, etc) and assisting with other fundraising projects.
• Create and present a ten (10) minute presentation on grant development in reference to the rescue, rehabilitation, transfer, transport and utilization* of exotic animals in public presentations to enhance the public knowledge. *Other topics may be submitted for approval on a case by case basis.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications
• Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive proposals.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Experience or have taken classes in proposal writing for non-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of non-profit basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
Compensation and benefits
The entry level program is unpaid. There are limited paid inetrnships for those who have completed our entry level program each semester.
Application instructions
If you feel your qualifications and experience meet our needs, please fill out the Intern Application Packet located online at http://www.thebunnyhutch.org/volunteer.html. If you have questions, please send correspondence to Info@TheBunnyHutch.org. We look forward to hearing from you!