Director of International Fundraising

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