Position Objectives:
In collaboration with the Senior Director of Individual Giving and the Major Gifts team, the Senior Philanthropic Specialist for Major Gifts will be a seasoned fundraiser responsible for helping PETA reach its fundraising goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of 150 major donors.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• In consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by PETA:
o Build and establish an engaged portfolio of high-net-worth PETA donors
o Cultivate and steward relationships with targeted and prospective PETA donors
o Solicit major financial donations to PETA from targeted donors
o Identify and work with key donors who wish to include PETA in their estate plans
o Identify and research other appropriate "cases for giving" for targeted PETA donors
o Develop and propose strategies for PETA donor groups based on giving levels
o Secure visits and travel to meet with donors
o Work with key PETA staff to bring donors deeper into the folds of PETA’s work
o Document pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing PETA donor profiles
o Record donor research, meeting, correspondences, and other notes in PETA's major gifts database
• Stay up-to-date on current fundraising techniques and methods, both in Major and Planned Gifts
• Assist in the mentoring of other Philanthropic Specialists on their major and planned giving solicitations
• Attend professional-training seminars
• Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor
• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Five years of experience with major and planned gifts fundraising
• Exceptional persuasive and explanatory written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with a charity's members and supporters
• Proven excellent project management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to represent PETA's philosophy and professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization
The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually. The ultimate salary 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 July 3, 2025.
We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.