Major Gifts Manager

Major Gifts Manager, International Fundraising

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The Major Gifts Manager, International Fundraising will support PETA’s global programmes by securing vital funding from new and existing supporters. This role will advance the fundraising potential of PETA France and PETA Netherlands and work closely with existing teams within the UK and Germany.

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Position Objective:

To solicit Major Gifts (£5,000 and above) to support PETA’s international programmes and campaigns.

To build and advance relationships with PETA entities’ major donors and prospects.

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Term of Employment:

Full-time

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Location:

London (hybrid) or remote, with travel to PETA international entities as required, throughout Europe

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Salary:

£38,000 - £43,000

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Reports to:

Assistant Director, International Fundraising

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a strategy for international for Major Gifts fundraising
• Manage and maintain a portfolio major gift donors and prospects, across PETA international entities
• Effectively steward donors and prospects
• Develop personal engagement plans for donors, using knowledge and insights to plan appropriate communications
• Solicit major financial contributions from targeted donors
• Manage a pipeline of prospects, creating engaging opportunities for donors to increase their giving to a higher level
• Acknowledge, thank and recognise donors appropriate to their level of support, and ensure restricted gifts are appropriately allocated
• Maintain accurate records on PETA entities’ databases with relevant information and research
• Work with the prospect researcher to obtain useful information, helping make appropriate asks
• Participate in budgeting process
• Monitor donors’ motivations and interests – keeping accurate and up to date records in the database
• Develop cultivation events within regional hotspots throughout PETA entities
• Work collaboratively with PETA staff across PETA entities
• Maintain a clear understanding of – and the ability to articulate – PETA's objectives as well as details of specific PETA programmes
• Maintain departmental information, files, and records related to legacy estates
• Maintain and expand knowledge of relevant departmental software (e.g. ROI, ResearchPoint, Raiser's Edge, etc) in order to improve communication with donors
• Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings and other communications, as needed
• Work with the wider Major Gifts team and VP of International Fundraising on all aspects of cultivation and stewardship
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Perform and manage any other projects or duties requested by the supervisor
• Be aware of GDPR and its implementation in European territories

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Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience of major giving fundraising
• 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 manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Proven ability to take initiative and work independently
• Commitment to PETA's objectives
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle strongly preferred
• Ability to speak and write French (desirable)