Head of Fundraising – PETA India

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, India focuses primarily on the areas in which the greatest numbers of animals suffer the most: in the food and leather industries, in laboratories and in the entertainment industry. PETA India’s investigative work, public education efforts, research, animal rescues, legislative work, special events, celebrity involvement and national media coverage have resulted in countless improvements to the quality of life for animals and have saved countless animals’ lives. Search our channel for info on any of these topics, or head to PETAIndia.com to learn even more. Ready to get active for animals? Check out https://www.petaindia.com/action/ to get started!

Position Objectives:

• To develop and execute successful fundraising strategies across multiple channels in order to maximise net income for PETA India
• To develop PETA India’s Major Gift and corporate social responsibility income and manage a small team of four employees
• To help PETA India realise its ambitious fundraising targets while ensuring that the fundraising is compliant with relevant guidelines, ethical, and of a very high standard

Term of Employment: Full-time

Reports to: Director / Sr. Vice President of International Affairs

Location: Mumbai or Delhi

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Manage all relevant fundraising areas with a focus on major gifts, events, trusts and foundations, corporate social responsibility, and legacies
• Grow PETA India’s base of members and supporters across India and around the world
• Develop short- and long-term fundraising goals as well as effective strategies to achieve these goals
• Develop the annual fundraising budget, including by setting specific fundraising goals and benchmarks
• Following the group’s goals, standards, and guidelines, develop acquisition strategies for large donations and promote the development of lasting relationships with our donors
• Organise and participate in fundraising events to strengthen relationships with our donors
• Take responsibility for the guidance and support of other large donation fundraisers and coordinate donor communication
• Identify new types of technology for fundraising projects and more efficient workflow
• Serve as the first point of contact for stakeholders and external groups and cooperate with other organisations as needed
• Stay up to date with current tax legislation through your work with the Legal Department and a tax advisor, keeping the team informed of any changes
• Maintain and expand your knowledge of relevant departmental software to improve our communication with our donors
• Stay in regular contact with the fundraising departments of PETA India’s partner organisations in the US and UK

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm and passion for animal rights and PETA’s goals and an ability to represent them in a professional way to the public
• A degree or training in the field of communication, marketing, or sales
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Significant professional experience in the field of fundraising
• Creativity, flexibility, and the ability to work in a structured, independent, and proactive way
• Willingness and ability to work on several projects at the same time with an eye for detail
• Excellent knowledge of animal rights issues
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to advocate professionally for the group’s positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

How to Apply:
To apply for a position with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, please complete the form here.