Director of International Fundraising
Position Objectives:
* Assist the Vice President of International Fundraising to plan, develop, and execute successful fundraising strategies to maximise net income for PETA and other PETA entities
* Work with key fundraising staff members of PETA and other PETA entities to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Location
London
Salary:
£58,000 - £62,000
Reports to:
Vice President of International Fundraising
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
* Work closely with the Vice President of International Fundraising and senior department staff, as well as key contractors and vendors, to identify short- and long-term fundraising goals, objectives, and metrics, and effective strategies to meet those goals
* Work with all department staff to ensure strong morale, effective team building, and intradepartmental communications
* Work with staff members to create a work environment conducive to creativity, cooperation, and best practices
* Work with PETA and other PETA entities to increase online and e-mail donations, direct-mail and telemarketing donations, prize-led fundraising, and net income
* Support the Vice President of International Fundraising to develop and implement strategies to solicit major gift income and planned gifts for PETA and other PETA entities
* Develop PETA s and other PETA entities' annual direct mail/telemarketing and online/e-mail fundraising budgets, including setting specific fundraising goals and benchmarks
* Work closely with the Vice President of International Fundraising and the Events team to develop a schedule of donor events, both in-person and virtual, for PETA and other PETA entities
* Serve as a liaison between PETA US' Policy and Marketing departments and the PETA Foundation's (US) Production, Legal, and IT departments for all direct-response fundraising projects and content, including privacy, technology, and design issues
* Ensure that all international direct-response fundraising efforts are streamlined and coordinated to make the best use of resources and minimise duplication of efforts
* Identify new technologies, fundraising programs, staffing requirements, and strategies to boost net income across the department and the organisation
* Work with the PETA Foundation's (US) Development team to coordinate and integrate fundraising campaigns globally
* Provide back-up and support as requested by the Vice President of International Fundraising
* Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications:
* Significant and demonstrable experience working within an international fundraising program
* Significant management experience
* Excellent project management skills
* Excellent problem-solving, numeracy, and analytical skills
* Excellent computer skills and Internet research skills, including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Proven ability to take initiative, work independently, and cooperate with others
* Proven ability to meet short deadlines and be flexible
* Experience with HTML editing and other web tools a plus
* Commitment to the objectives of the organisation
* Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred