Assistant to the Director of Special Gifts

Position Objective:

To provide clerical support and other assistance to the director of special gifts in order to enhance the cultivation and solicitation of major donors

Term of Employment:

Reports to:

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Identify important information to share with donors from both external and internal sources, including PETA staff reports, news clips, PETA Web sites, etc.
• Research background information on donors and prospective donors 
• Generate donor correspondence and other correspondence, as requested
• Produce specialized reports detailing individual giving histories and trends as well as other reports to assist in the development of solicitation strategies for donors
• Process information and merchandise requests for specific donors
• Verify and input donor data into the donor database, including demographic, donation, membership, and personal information
• Assist with the preparation and proofreading of mailings
• Process expense reimbursement requests and other financial forms
• Schedule donor meetings and appointments
• Provide additional assistance for special projects and events, as needed

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an office environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good proofreading skills
• Experience with the Windows operating system, Word, and Excel required
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Ability to articulate PETA’s objectives and represent the organization to others
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization

To apply now, please click here. If you are unable to complete the online application, please mail your résumé and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
501 Front St.
Norfolk, VA 23510