Senior Philanthropic Specialist (West Coast)

Position Objectives:

In collaboration with the Senior Director of Individual Giving and the Major Gifts team, the Senior Philanthropic Specialist for Major Gifts will be a seasoned fundraiser responsible for helping PETA reach its fundraising goals by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of 150 major donors. 

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• In consultation and verified compliance with the objectives, standards, and requirements communicated by PETA:

     o Build and establish an engaged portfolio of high-net-worth PETA donors

     o Cultivate and steward relationships with targeted and prospective PETA donors

     o Solicit major financial donations to PETA from targeted donors 

     o Identify and work with key donors who wish to include PETA in their estate plans

     o Identify and research other appropriate "cases for giving" for targeted PETA donors

     o Develop and propose strategies for PETA donor groups based on giving levels 

     o Secure visits and travel to meet with donors

     o Work with key PETA staff to bring donors deeper into the folds of PETA’s work

     o Document pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing PETA donor profiles

     o Record donor research, meeting, correspondences, and other notes in PETA's major gifts database

• Stay up-to-date on current fundraising techniques and methods, both in Major and Planned Gifts

• Assist in the mentoring of other Philanthropic Specialists on their major and planned giving solicitations

• Attend professional-training seminars

• Perform any other duties requested by the supervisor

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience

• Five years of experience with major and planned gifts fundraising

• Exceptional persuasive and explanatory written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to maintain professional working relationships with a charity's members and supporters

• Proven excellent project management, strategic thinking, and analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively

• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years experience, and a satisfactory driving record

• Ability to represent PETA's philosophy and professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues

• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

The salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $85,000.00 annually. The ultimate salary within this range that will be offered to a qualified candidate will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and the cost of living in the area in which the candidate will live and work. 

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here.

Application Deadline: 

Applications for this position will be accepted until July 3, 2025.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.