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Do you love dogs, cats, and critters? Do you also have events and leadership expertise? If so, we have a position for you!

The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is seeking a Community Events Chair to plan and execute events for the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation and the animals we are supporting. This role has the unique opportunity to plan and coordinate events on behalf of this 501(c)3 organization. The Community Events Co-Chair will collaborate with the Furry 5K and Community Events committee members and will be a member of our 15-person board. This is an unpaid position with a 3-year term. This position will require an average of 3-5 hours of work weekly throughout the year, as we host our own and participate in a variety of community-focused fundraising and awareness events.

The ideal candidate has previous event and volunteer management experience, is willing to roll up their sleeves to plan and execute tasks and is passionate about helping Seattle’s animals and engaging with the community. This animal lover will be well-versed in planning and executing a variety of events, ranging from small tabling events to large-scale extravaganzas. In particular, this individual will also be well versed in and will take the lead on event volunteer recruitment, training, and management and should be comfortable with delegating tasks and leading a team of passionate volunteers. Attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our fundraising and marketing teams to ensure our donors are well-informed about upcoming events. 

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Upasana is an Human Resources professional with a focus on Business HR, Policy Development and Governance. She has worked with different industries within manufacturing, supply chain, sales and non-profit that has helped her in adding different flavors to her HR skills and craft.

Upasana is excited to be leading the recruiting efforts for the Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation.

Outside of work, Upasana is an avid reader and enjoys going on long walks. I am a dog person and absolutely love my furry friends.

The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Website Manager to join our Marketing team! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter. We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all-volunteer volunteer Board of Directors and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community. If you have a passion for animal welfare, you’ll fit right in with the team!

We are looking for one volunteer to work on the Foundation’s website, www.SeattleAnimalShelterFoundation.org. This role works directly with SASF’s Marketing Committee.

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Do you love dogs, cats, and critters? Do you also have a passion for marketing? If so, we have a position for you!

The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation is seeking a Marketing Co-Chair to drive community engagement and awareness of our functioning 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The Marketing Co-Chair is an integral part of our volunteer Board of Directors. This is an unpaid position with a 3-year term commitment. The position requires around 5 hours of work weekly and attendance at monthly Board meetings.

The ideal candidate will bring growth marketing and content strategy experience to best serve the Foundation and its mission. This role will help shape the foundations’ brand across all community touchpoints. Must be a strong collaborator, well-versed in outbound email marketing, website engagement and social marketing (organic and paid). The role co-leads a 6-person volunteer committee to create amazing marketing experiences and campaigns that engage prospective donors and increase fundraising share.

The ideal candidate has an outgoing, dynamic personality and is passionate about helping Seattle’s animals. Attention to detail, self-organization, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment are essential elements to this role.

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The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Grants Task Force Committee Member to join and support the Grants Task Force team! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.

The Grants Task Force is responsible for overseeing the organization’s grants program, including the development and implementation of grant-making policies, the review and selection of grant proposals, and the monitoring of grant awards.

The ideal candidate has a passion for making a positive impact in the community and is passionate about helping Seattle’s animals. This animal lover will be well-versed in the standard Microsoft suite of applications, including Word, Excel, and Sharepoint. Attention to detail, self-organization, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment are essential elements to this role.

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The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Events Lead to join our Community Events Committee! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all‐volunteer Board of Directors and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.

As a member of the Community Events Committee, the Events Lead will have the opportunity to plan and implement SASF’s fundraising events and overall strategy.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in hosting events, ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. They enjoy planning and executing fundraising events, like our annual Furry 5K Fun Run and Walk in June and smaller scale events in partnership with local businesses. Attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our development and marketing teams to ensure our donors and networks are well informed about upcoming events.

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Do you love dogs, cats, and critters? Do you also have a passion for fundraising and donor development? If so, we have a position for you!

The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is seeking a Development Chair to help raise awareness and funding for our organization. The Development Chair is an integral part of our all-volunteer Board of Directors. This is an unpaid position with a 3-year term. The position requires around 5 hours of work weekly and attendance at monthly board meetings.

The ideal candidate has experience with donor development and fundraising, sales and client relations, and database management, preferably for a nonprofit organization. They are excited to engage with and grow our current donor base. Attention to detail, self-organization, and the ability to thrive as part of a remote, small team environment are essential elements to this role.

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The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for volunteer (unpaid) Development Committee members to join our Development team! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.

In coordination with the Development Director, Development Committee members will work together to help raise awareness and funding for our organization through fundraising campaigns and donor acknowledgement, database management and analysis, and donor cultivation and stewardship. Ideal candidates have experience with donor development and fundraising, sales and client relations, and/or database management, preferably for a nonprofit organization. They are excited to engage with and grow our current donor base. Attention to detail, self-organization, and the ability to thrive in a remote, small team environment are essential elements to this role.

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The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a Volunteer Auction Committee Member to join our 2024 Auction Committee! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all‐volunteer board and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.

As a member of the Auction Committee, you will have the opportunity to support the planning, overall strategy, and implementation of the SASF auction event. The Furevermore Auction & Gala is held annually in the fall (this year on November 9!) with a target attendance of approximately 300 of the foundation’s top supporters. The event includes both a silent and live auction as well as entertainment during a cocktail hour.

The ideal candidate enjoys working closely as part of a team and is excited about offering creative ideas to support the planning of a spectacular event. The candidate should be able to work independently to complete tasks and feel comfortable reaching out to the community in support of SASF.

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The Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF) is looking for a volunteer (unpaid) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Lead to join our DEI Committee! SASF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on raising critical funds for the Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS). We support programs at the animal shelter that the City of Seattle cannot fund on their own. Our all‐volunteer board and committees are passionate about animal care and love giving back to our community.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success in partner relations, ideally for an animal nonprofit or related field. This position will support in developing partnerships with organizations that support the populations we serve, ensuring Seattle’s diverse communities remain centered in our work. Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to listen well across a diverse set of perspectives as well as demonstrates understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion subject matter and ability to approach DEI through an intersectional lens are essential elements to this role. The candidate will also work with our development, events and marketing teams to ensure our donors and vendors align to our values as an organization.

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