Posted on October 25, 2012

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Major Gifts Manager

Position Objectives:

To supervise, mentor, and lead the team of major gift officers and coordinators and to develop and manage PETA’s major gifts program

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervise major gift officers and coordinators
• Supervise the creation of prospect strategies
• Oversee the development, implementation & analysis of systems designed to fill PETA’s major gifts pipeline
• Develop and manage a portfolio of approximately 50-100 strategic gifts prospects
• Establish, in collaboration with senior management and other development staff members, annual objectives and strategies for PETA’s Vanguard Society and President’s Circle
• Oversee all communications with donors in PETA’s Vanguard Society and President’s Circle
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate program revenue goals and expense budgets
• Set prospect management goals, and provide and update revenue forecasts for assigned prospects
• Manage collaborative working relationships with fundraising colleagues to develop strategies for coordinated solicitation and to negotiate shared relationships
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in fundraising
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Proven track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts in the six-figure range
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of internal and external constituencies
• Significant experience in developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Proven budget-management skills
• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs
• Supportive position vis-à-vis PETA’s philosophy and ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

Application Instructions

Please apply online: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=650603