Do you have a personal drive to help animals and a professional skill set to contribute to a transformative mission, powered by like-minded people in a dynamic and collaborative environment? Help give animals a future! In this role, you will advise and empower caring members towards fulfilling their philanthropic visions through legacy giving strategies. You will join forces with knowledgeable and passionate colleagues, forge strong bonds between PETA and its supporters, contribute to meaningful projects, and play a key role in facilitating the legacies of compassion that bring about change for animals. 

Team Culture

The Development department at PETA Foundation is a collaborative, mission-driven team that values compassion, integrity, and innovation. We ensure every supporter feels appreciated as a partner in PETA’s work, helping all animals. Our culture encourages open communication, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. We celebrate our work that helps bring victories for animals and support one another in achieving our shared goals.

Position Objectives:

To advise and assist PETA members interested in supporting PETA’s work through legacy giving; to cultivate and steward strong partnerships between members and PETA; and to develop and implement successful strategies to determine and facilitate the philanthropic goals of PETA members

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• In consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by the PETA Foundation: 

     o Identify, solicit, and secure legacy gifts opportunities with PETA members 

     o Respond to requests from PETA members and the general public about legacy gifts, major gifts, and real property gifts 

     o Cultivate and maintain relationships through correspondence, visits, and other forms of professional contact with PETA members who are considering a legacy gift and who have made PETA the beneficiary of a legacy gift, including members of PETA's Augustus Club 

     o Maintain a current knowledge and a clear understanding of PETA's campaigns and activities, as well as animal liberation issues in general 

     o Develop and implement successful fundraising strategies

     o Stay current on legacy giving and major giving techniques and factors that affect charitable giving

     o Discern and document pertinent information to enhance and develop PETA member profiles

• Represent the PETA Foundation in a professional capacity, including at fundraising and other animal-advocacy events

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, financial planning, or equivalent experience 

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, to use discretion in confidential matters, and to maintain strict confidentiality

• Exceptional persuasive and explanatory written and verbal communication skills 

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

• Experience with donor database CRM’s and proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Asana preferred

• Thorough knowledge of animal liberation issues and PETA campaigns 

• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle 

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively 

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

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The salary range for this position is $44,222.30 - $69,305.60 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 January 14, 2026.

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