Position Objective: 

To assist with communication that enhances the cultivation and solicitation of donors and help maintain the donor-information database for the Major Gifts Department 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• In consultation with the PETA Foundation and its supported organizations and in verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by them:

     o Assist with the preparation and proofreading of PETA mailings and acknowledgments for major donors

     o Verify, maintain, and input PETA donor data, including demographic, donation, membership, and personal information

     o Assist with documentation of pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing PETA donor profiles and relationships for the Major Gifts department

     o Manipulate data to produce specialized PETA letters, mailing lists, labels, and reports

     o Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g., ROI, Engaging Networks) in order to improve communication with PETA donors

     o Maintain a clear understanding of—and the ability to articulate—PETA's objectives as well as details about specific PETA programs

     o Assist with the cultivation of relationships with targeted PETA donors

• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor

• Minimum of one year of non-profit fundraising experience

• Working knowledge of Major Gifts processes and procedures

• Experience with fundraising software or similar database systems and Windows operating systems

• Proven exceptional attention to detail

• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Extensive knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns

• Proven good proofreading skills

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The hourly pay range for this position is $15.91 - $21.38 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 May 8, 2025.

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