Gift Processing Coordinator

Benefits

• Life insurance
• vision insurance available
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance

Lions Tigers & Bears is a federally and state licensed nonprofit sanctuary dedicated to providing a haven for rescued exotic animals and educating the public about the dangers of the exotic animal trade. Located on a 93‑acre ranch in Alpine, California, the organization provides lifetime care for lions, tigers, bears, and other rescued animals that have been abandoned, abused, or confiscated from illegal situations.

Founded in 2002, Lions Tigers & Bears has grown into a nationally recognized sanctuary and advocacy organization working to end the exploitation and private ownership of exotic animals. Through responsible rescue, high‑quality animal care, community education, and legislative advocacy, the organization seeks to create a world where wild animals live free from abuse and exploitation.

Lions Tigers & Bears operates as a mission‑driven organization with a passionate team committed to animal welfare, public education, and donor stewardship. The organization’s fundraising efforts are essential to sustaining animal care operations, sanctuary expansion, educational programs, and advocacy initiatives.

Lions Tigers & Bears is seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Gift Processing Coordinator to support the organization’s donor database management, fundraising operations, and administrative functions. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate donor and constituent records, processing gifts and donations, generating reports, and ensuring the integrity of organizational data.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a mission‑driven environment, possesses strong administrative and technical skills, and understands the importance of accurate data in supporting donor engagement and organizational success. This individual should be passionate about animal welfare and conservation and appreciate the vital role donors, members, volunteers, and supporters play in advancing the mission of Lions Tigers & Bears.

• Enter, update, and maintain donor, member, volunteer, and constituent records within the organization’s CRM and database systems.
• Process donations, pledges, memberships, sponsor ships, and other fundraising transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review records for accuracy, completeness, and consistency while correcting discrepancies as needed.
• Maintain donor communication preferences and constituent contact information.
• Assist with donor acknowledgment processes, ensuring gifts are recorded accurately and recognition activities are supported.
• Support data cleanup projects and ongoing database maintenance efforts.
• Monitor database quality and recommend improvements to data management practices.

• Generate routine and ad hoc reports for development, fundraising, membership, and leadership teams.
• Assist with donor prospecting and list management projects.
• Prepare mailing lists, donor reports, and campaign tracking reports.
• Support fundraising events through participant registration tracking and database management.
• Assist with volunteer and membership record maintenance.
• Organize and maintain digital records and documentation related to donor and fundraising activities.
• Provide general administrative support to the Development Department as assigned.

• Work closely with the Director of Development and other team members to support fundraising initiatives and donor stewardship efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor, financial, and organizational information.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for Lions Tigers & Bears and its mission.
• Demonstrate a commitment to animal welfare, conservation, and the organization’s values in daily work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of professional experience in data entry, administrative support, database management,…