Job Opportunity for Head of Fundraising at PETA India in Delhi/Mumbai

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