Volunteer Hybrid Senior Donations Lead

Are you someone who is highly motivated and experienced in fundraising and nonprofit development? Looking to contribute to a nonprofit organization while helping Chester’s Corner Rescue secure major donations for animals in need? We want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Hybrid Volunteer Senior Donations Lead to join our team at Chester’s Corner Animal Rescue.

About Us:

Chester’s Corner Rescue Foundation is a dedicated nonprofit organization specializing in animal rescue and rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide abandoned animals with medical care, emotional support, and a path toward loving, permanent homes. Every effort we make is driven by compassion and a commitment to the welfare of animals in need.

How You Will Contribute:

Purpose:

Oversees major donation initiatives and approves key fundraising efforts. Works closely with the Donations Outreach Coordinator to set strategy and ensure successful campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Approve and guide donation and sponsorship campaigns
• Mentor and provide oversight to the Donations Outreach Coordinator
• Track fundraising goals and results
• Maintain high-level donor relationships
• Report progress and results to leadership

Immediate Ownership:

This role owns the strategy and approval process for major donations while providing oversight for outreach activities. Leadership sets overall mission priorities, but you drive the execution of high-level initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of prior experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, or a similar role
• Prior experience supervising a team preferred
• Proven track record of securing donations or sponsorships
• Strong professional communication skills (email, phone, and written correspondence)
• Highly self-motivated, independent, and able to manage multiple initiatives
• Comfortable managing confidential information
• Must reside in San Jose or the immediate surrounding area
• Must have a working computer with reliable internet

Commitment Details:

• Approximately 1–3 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid role: combination of remote strategic work and in-person participation at local fundraising events

Potential for Growth:

This volunteer position has the opportunity to move into a formal leadership role as the organization grows and additional volunteers or staff are onboarded.

How to Apply:

Please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io with your resume and a short introduction of yourself and why you are interested in volunteering with Chester’s Corner Animal Rescue. Please be sure to put the title “Volunteer Senior Donations Lead” in the subject line of your email.

Additional Notes:

This is a volunteer role; no compensation will be provided.