Marketing & Fundraising Manager
Job Title: Marketing & Fundraising Manager
Location: Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc.
Reports To: Executive Director
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Marketing & Fundraising Manager leads all strategic marketing, communications, community engagement, and fundraising initiatives for Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoptions, Inc. This position is a public facing role that needs an individual who can effectively tell Mostly Mutts story to a variety of supporters, donors and sponsors. Playing a critical role in strengthening brand awareness, increasing donor support, driving fundraising campaigns, and elevating the visibility of the rescue, the Market thrift store, and the new clinic.
This role requires a creative, relationship-driven professional who can develop compelling messaging, build strong donor and sponsor relationships, plan and execute fundraising events, oversee marketing content, and ensure consistent, mission-aligned branding across all platforms. This Manager works closely with the Adoption & Public Relations Director and department leaders to ensure financial sustainability and community impact.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Marketing & Communications
- Develop and implement an annual marketing plan that supports organizational goals, events, and fundraising initiatives.
- Create and manage content for websites, social media, newsletters, press releases, and printed materials.
- Oversee brand consistency across all departments, including rescue, Market, events, and the Spay/Neuter Clinic.
- Work closely with Adoption Director to produce storytelling that highlights the Mostly Mutts mission, animal success stories, volunteer impact, and donor recognition.
- Maintain and grow social media presence and community engagement.
- Manage digital advertising, Google Ads Grants, SEO, and online marketing tools.
- Coordinate photography, videography, and creative assets that reflect Mostly Mutts’ brand and mission.
Fundraising & Donor Development
- Develop, lead, and execute annual fundraising strategies to meet or exceed revenue goals.
- Manage all fundraising campaigns, including Georgia Gives, monthly supporters, capital campaigns, and planned giving initiatives.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, community partners, and foundations.
- Oversee donor acknowledgment, gift processing, and stewardship communications.
- Track fundraising metrics, donor retention, and growth using NEON CRM.
- Identify new fundraising opportunities to support the shelter, Market, and spay/neuter clinic.
Events & Community Engagement
- Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising events such as Putts Fore Mutts, the Bingo Fundraiser, Market promotions, and community outreach events.
- Work with volunteers, committees, and staff to ensure smooth event operations.
- Represent Mostly Mutts at community functions, business networking events, and public-speaking opportunities.
- Engage with local businesses to secure sponsorships, in-kind donations, and partnerships.
Internal Collaboration & Support
- Work closely with the Executive Director on organizational messaging, donor relations, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with Market leadership to promote sales events, special promotions, donation drives, and volunteer recruitment.
- Support Shelter, Training, and Clinic teams by producing clear, mission-driven communication materials.
- Provide marketing and fundraising guidance for new programs, expansions, and campaigns.
- Train team members and volunteers on brand standards and community messaging when necessary.
Administrative & Financial Responsibilities
- Manage the marketing and fundraising budgets responsibly and transparently.
- Track return on investment (ROI) across campaigns and initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation for grants, fundraising events, donor communications, and sponsorship agreements.
- Provide regular reporting to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Qualifications
- Experience in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, or communications - preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Strong skills in storytelling, writing, graphic design, and digital marketing.
- Experience managing fundraising campaigns, donor relations, and events.
- Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising principles, donor stewardship, and CRM systems.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work evenings or weekends for events, fundraisers, or urgent communication needs.
- Passion for animal welfare and dedication to the Mostly Mutts mission.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 30 lbs. for event set-ups.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, or move during event operations.
- Must be comfortable working around animals.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to
- Candidates must pass a criminal background check.
About Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue & Adoption, Inc.
Since 2004, Mostly Mutts has been committed to saving the lives of pets who have found themselves homeless for many reasons. Our mission is to reduce the number of animals euthanized at county shelters in the metro Atlanta area.
We provide ongoing physical, medical, and emotional care, including spay and neutering, before placing animals in loving, permanent homes. Our goal is to transform abused, abandoned, and unwanted pets into cherished companions for life.
We look forward to hearing from you and finding the right person to join our team.
