Writer – Fundraising and Supporter Communication

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Write and revise direct mail and email appeals, acknowledgment letters, progress reports, and other fundraising copy
• Create new and revised advocacy copy to respond to members and prospects who contact PETA or its international affiliates
• Create internal reports to help staff in their work with donors and prospects
• Monitor PETA affiliate websites and fundraising appeals and proactively suggest and develop new advocacy copy
• Write talking points to guide staff in verbal conversations about programs of PETA and its international affiliates
• Assist with preparation of scripts for fundraising and membership events
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of professional writing experience, which may include writing for newspapers, magazines, or other publications
• Proven excellent knowledge of English grammar
• Experience writing email and web communications (enews, blogs, etc)
• Experience with fundraising appeals, acknowledgments and  scripts would be desirable
• Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns of PETA and its international affiliates
• Proven ability to meet deadlines while under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Proven ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through
• Support for PETA’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA’s positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation