Philanthropic Specialist Major Gifts
Position Objectives:
To develop and implement successful fundraising strategies for soliciting individual PETA donors for both major and legacy gifts.
To provide exceptional supporter care to PETA’s donors and supporters
To oversee responses to member phone calls, e-mails and letter correspondence
Reports to:
Managing Director
Term of Employment:
Full-time
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
Build and establish an engaged portfolio of high-net-worth PETA donors
With assistance from prospect research, qualify assigned prospects and donors in their capacity, inclination, affinity, and readiness to give
Identify and research appropriate "cases for giving" for targeted PETA donors
Cultivate and steward long-term relationships with targeted and prospective PETA donors
Solicit major financial donations and legacy giving plans to PETA from targeted donors
Implement a communications plan with assigned donors providing them with proposals, reports, and updates, as required
Secure in-person visits with assigned donors, as required
Work with key PETA staff to bring donors deeper into the folds of PETA’s work
Document pertinent information (meetings, correspondence, notes, research) for the purpose of enhancing and developing PETA donor profiles for PETA's major gifts database
Ensure that PETA’s supporters are provided with exceptional levels of care
Process credit card, cheque and other donations as needed
Stay up-to-date on current fundraising techniques and methods used in the nonprofit sector and attend professional-training seminars in both major and legacy gifts
Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor
Requirements
Significant experience with nonprofit major gifts fundraising
Introductory knowledge of legacy giving and basic planned giving options
Exceptional persuasive and explanatory written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with members and supporters
Proven excellent project management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
Willingness and ability to travel
Ability to represent PETA's philosophy and professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues including veganism
Commitment to the objectives of the organisation