Position Objective:

To oversee PETA UK's legacy programme, including marketing plans for Augustus Club promotion, working as the first point of contact for the completion of estates

Term of Employment:

• 12-month maternity cover
• Remote working with occasional attendance at team meetings in London 

Reports to:

Major Gifts and Planned Giving Director

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administer legacies in a professional and approachable manner, to include correspondence with solicitors and other interested parties
• Maintain departmental information, files, and records related to legacy estates
• Act as the first point of contact for and grow and mature relationships with stakeholders and external groups in order to obtain necessary information
• Work with various stakeholders on contested legacies, collaborating with other charities when needed
• Develop and manage the marketing strategies and web presence of the legacy-giving programme, identify trends and opportunities for fundraising in legacy marketing, and implement those strategies to broaden awareness of the Augustus Club
• Work across the organisation to develop compelling legacy propositions, and communicate to supporters how important and desirable legacies are to PETA
• Respond to enquiries and requests for assistance from Augustus Club members and planned-giving prospects
• Document pertinent information about planned-giving members for the purpose of enhancing and building relationships
• Assist with PETA's annual internal audit by providing the auditors with accurate and up-to-date estate information as requested
• Perform research related to planned-giving members
• Remain current on estate-planning practices as well as fundraising techniques and methods used in the non-profit sector, attending professional training seminars as needed
• Keep up to date on probate and tax laws, informing the team of any changes
• Work on mailings targeted at Augustus Club prospects
• Maintain a clear understanding of – and the ability to articulate – PETA's objectives as well as details about specific global PETA programmes
• Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g. Revolution Online, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, and Convio) in order to improve communication with donors
• Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings
• Handle donor e-mails, letter correspondence, and telephone communication in a timely and professional manner
• Work with the major gifts and planned giving director on all aspects of legacy work
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year of planned-giving or other development experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
• Demonstrated, exceptional attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to prepare professional business communications
• Proven ability to interact with donors in a professional and personable manner
• Proven ability to organise and manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Proven ability to use initiative and work independently
• Proven experience of legacy fundraising and administration
• Knowledge of relevant software (e.g. Revolution Online, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, and Convio)
• Ability to insert files into databases using high levels of precision and attention to detail while maintaining confidentiality
• Commitment to PETA's objectives