About this role
Position Objectives:
To coordinate all fundraising efforts for PETA, with a focus on major gifts and fundraising eventsTo manage all donor relationships, including overseeing correspondence with our donorsTo update PETA U.K. and PETA U.S. staff on our program and fundraising effortsPrimary Responsibilities and Duties:
Coordinate and help implement PETA’s fundraising strategies through direct response fundraising, special events, and donor cultivationIdentify and research appropriate “cases for giving” for targeted donorsIdentify prospective major donors beyond our current donor base and assist with cultivation and solicitation strategies for these prospectsMaintain regular contact with specific groups of donors and act as a professional contact for themDocument pertinent information for the purpose of enhancing and developing donor profiles and ensure that all donor activity is up to date in our databaseCollect and analyze pertinent data concerning PETA’s fundraising efforts and regularly report the results to the vice president of international fundraising as well as to PETA U.K. and PETA U.S. Coordinate and attend cultivation, retention, and solicitation events for PETA members and supporters throughout Asia, including donor-hosted events, major-donor meetings, and other special eventsCoordinate the various aspects of events, including creating and mailing materials (e.g., invitations, sponsorship forms, and thank-you letters), auctions, entertainment, awards, handouts, and gift bagsRecruit volunteers and solicit in-kind contributions of goods and services for eventsCultivate and manage relationships with potential corporate partners and donorsDevelop a working knowledge of planned-giving techniquesManage relationships with vendors, including printers, mail houses, database consultants, and event-related companies and consultantsStay up to date on current fundraising techniques and methods used in the nonprofit sector, especially ones particular to the Asian market, and attend professional training seminarsStay current on animal rights issues in general and be able to articulate the objectives and details of PETA’s programs clearly and effectivelyPerform any other duties assigned by the vice presidentLocation:
Makati office or from home in Asia
Minimum of three years of fundraising experience in AsiaAbility to manage multiple projects and donor relationshipsAbility to work independently and use discretion in confidential matters relating to donorsProven ability to meet tight deadlines and be flexibleProven exceptional written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage projects, work collaboratively, and foster an ongoing dialog with multiple departmentsAbility and willingness to travel throughout AsiaAbility and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as required for donor contactSupportive position with respect to PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate professionally for our positions on issuesCommitment to the objectives of the organization