Description:Position Objectives:
To write advocacy and fundraising copy for PETA and its international affiliates.
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
. Requirements:- 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
- Experience writing email and web communications (enews, blogs, etc)
- Experience with fundraising appeals, acknowledgments, scripts desired
- Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns of PETA and its international affiliates
- Proven ability to meet deadlines while under pressure
- Excellent organizational 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 organization
This job excludes CO applicants.