Director of International Fundraising

Position Objectives:

To plan and execute successful fundraising campaigns for PEL, PREF, SPN, PD, Peta India, and PAP incorporating direct mail, telemarketing, and online fundraising, major donor and planned giving, events, and corporate donations as well as effective donor service and database management systems. Supervise key fundraising staff in each of these offices; investigate and recommend fundraising plans and new opportunities for both existing national offices as well as additional national markets to increase organizational income, outreach and attainment of organizational goals and objectives.

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports to:

Senior Vice President for Development

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee the development of direct mail campaigns, including copy, design, list selection, and production to maximize net income;
• Insure that donor database and related systems (including the processing of acknowledgements) meet all fundraising requirements and needs;
• Oversee the implementation of successful major donor, planned giving, and corporate giving programs in associated national offices;
• Utilize fundraising events to increase annual giving;
• Develop/approve annual fundraising budgets for national offices and individual expenditures for fundraising programs as needed/appropriate;
• Serve with other key fundraising staff as part of the senior management team for all PETA worldwide fundraising efforts;
• Attend bi-annual Director’s Retreat and as a Director, participate in/make recommendations for improving organizational effectiveness;
• Oversee the use of effective telemarketing efforts to increase annual giving;
• Oversee the implementation of effective online giving strategies to increase income;
• Supervise key fundraising staff who have primary responsibilities in each of the national offices associated with this position’s responsibilities;
• Work with other fundraising, campaigns, and policy staff to insure that donors are kept informed of current work, priorities, and accomplishments;
• Take on additional duties as requested by the Senior Vice President for Development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant fundraising experience
• Strong mathematical and quantitative analysis skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proven and effective supervisory experience
• Professional appearance and presence
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Proficiency with computer spreadsheets, word-processing, and database packages
• Commitment to the organization’s policies and objectives