Join the Badass team

Badass Animal Rescue is a team of rescuers, fosters, and volunteers who work together to save and rehabilitate loving, adoptable dogs from high-kill shelters in the rural south. We are a mostly volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit that has saved the lives of over 3,600 dogs since our founding 2011. We are not currently hiring for any roles but check back as we will post job listings as they become available.

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Open Roles

  • Job Summary

    • Will be responsible for overseeing the execution of the fundraising strategy alongside the ED each year and ensuring we hit our goals

    • Developing the fundraising strategy alongside the Executive Director (ED)

    • Promote awareness of the organization’s mission and work

    • Cultivate a network of dedicated donors

    • Spot new fundraising opportunities

    • Plan fundraising initiatives to help the organization meet financial goals

    • Ensure major donors are satisfied and updates on the status and outcomes of their donations

    • Lead a team of 5-7 fundraising volunteers (Individual Giving, Online giving, Grants, Donor admin).

    • Maintain all databases and ensure Weekly meetings with the Executive Director, and heads of other departments, and weekly or bi-monthly meetings with volunteers.

    • Attend events throughout the year on behalf of Badass for fundraising purposes

    • Other items to be determined on an ongoing basis

    Required Skills and Qualifications:

    • Experience with revenue generation, pitching, and/or fundraising

    • Experience with database management (ie. Network For Good)

    • Team player - this is not a consultant role, you will work on a team!

    • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

    • Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers

    • Ability and willingness to learn and take direction as well as feedback

    • Strong Attention to detail

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with fundraising in a non-profit environment

    • Experience writing grant proposals and fundraising letters

    • Confidence with public speaking

    • Competence in Google Suite

    Job Details

    • Job Status: Part-time, 24 hours per week, Contract, 60 day probationary period. 9-12 month commitment

    • Job Location: Work can be done remotely, with expectation to attend in-person/virtual meetings and events in NYC

    • Job Pay: $20.00 per hour

    • Job Start Date: January 15, 2025

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  • Job Summary

    • Oversee the foster programs day-to-day operations

    • Assist with all general foster team and logistical needs

    • Support fosters and matches appropriate dogs with foster parents

    • Attend networking and brainstorming sessions.

    • Support all aspects of the foster recruitment process.

    • Attend bi-monthly calls with team leads on an ongoing basis.

    Required Skills and Qualifications:

    • Access to email and basic computer skills

    • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

    • Be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and detail-oriented

    • Ability and willingness to learn and take direction as well as feedback

    • Ability to lead and motivate colleagues and volunteers

    • Respect and maintain the confidentiality of Badass Animal Rescue, volunteers, partners, and adopters

    • Must be dependable and punctual

    • Competence in Google Suite

    • Add Slack to their phone for quick communication

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with foster based dog rescue environment

    • Experience with dog behavior and dog handling

    • Experience working with and leading volunteers

    • Competence in Google Suite

    Job Details

    • Job Status: Part-time, 24 hours per week, Contract, 60 day probationary period. 9-12 month commitment

    • Job Location: Work can be done remotely, with expectation to attend in-person/virtual meetings and events in NYC

    • Job Pay: $20.00 per hour

    • Job Start Date: January 15, 2025

    Apply now