Do you enjoy shaping strategy, driving innovation, and bringing bold ideas to life in a mission-driven environment? Join a department that is redefining the future of fundraising for animals. In this role, you will work directly with the Senior Vice President of Development to create clarity, alignment, and strategic momentum across PETA’s global Development programs. You’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues, partner closely with the Deputy Director on cross-team initiatives, guide high-impact projects, and help advance key priorities that elevate our fundraising vision. Your leadership will strengthen and expand the impact of every team dedicated to securing vital support for animals.

Team Culture

The Development department at the 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 to help all animals. Our culture encourages open communication, creative problem-solving, and continuous learning. We celebrate victories for animals, support one another across teams, and embrace new approaches that help us grow our impact.

Position Objectives:

To serve as the Senior Vice President of Development’s primary strategic partner by coordinating department-wide initiatives, advancing innovative approaches to fundraising, and ensuring successful execution of key priorities across the Development Department, while working closely with the Deputy Director on cross-functional projects.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate with the SVP of Development to design, prioritize, and execute department-wide strategies that emphasize innovation and forward-thinking initiatives

• Work closely with the Deputy Director to coordinate, advance, and implement cross-team projects that drive departmental evolution

• Strengthen cross-team alignment across Major Gifts, Digital Fundraising, Direct Response, Membership, Events, Legacy Gifts, and Catalog teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

• Develop strategic frameworks and project plans that support transformative initiatives and long-range goals

• Identify opportunities to elevate systems, processes, and collaboration, and implement solutions that enhance strategic alignment

• Lead major cross-team projects focused on technology enhancements, AI and automation initiatives, donor experience improvements, and pioneering fundraising pilots that expand PETA’s impact

• Coordinate leadership communications, prepare reports and presentations, and support messaging that highlights innovative efforts

• Track progress on strategic initiatives, proactively address risks or resource needs, and adapt plans to ensure success

• Represent the SVP in selected internal meetings and cross-functional groups, advocating for a culture of innovation 

• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Eight years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, project management, or organizational leadership

• Demonstrated success coordinating complex, cross-functional projects

• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with CRM platforms, data dashboards, and digital or technology-forward fundraising tools preferred

• Proven ability to work independently and use discretion in confidential matters

• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns

• 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 $64,432.89 - $80,578.89 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 3, 2026.

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