Position Objectives: 

In collaboration with the Director of Individual Giving and the Major Gifts team, the Associate Philanthropic Specialist, Mid-Level Giving, is responsible for securing fundraising goals by cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of PETA donors

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee a portfolio of 400-700 PETA donors who each give $500-$5000 annually

• Qualify new donors with a series of personalized communications

• Implement a communication plan (updates, invitations, proposals, reports) for each donor to cultivate relationships, solicit financial support, and provide stewardship 

• Share personalized communications with donors, building relationships and having a minimum of 35 meaningful two-way connections monthly

• Identify and research appropriate "cases for giving" for targeted PETA donors

• Identify donors who wish to include PETA in their estate plans for follow-up 

• Conduct donor visits by phone, in person and electronically

• Document pertinent information (meetings, correspondence, notes, research) to enhance and develop PETA donor profiles for PETA's database

• Staff fundraising events, as needed

• Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience required

• At least three years of progressive experience in fundraising or business development 

• A high level of initiative, organizational skills, and attention to detail 

• Exceptional persuasive and explanatory written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with members and supporters

• Proven excellent project management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills

• Experience with a donor database and proficiency in Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and always maintain strict confidentiality

• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• Willingness and ability to travel

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. 

• Ability to represent PETA's philosophy and professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues

• Commitment to ending speciesism and defending the rights of all animals

The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. The ultimate hourly pay within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work. 

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

Application Deadline: 

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 15, 2025.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.