PETA

Senior Strategic Initiatives Lead

PETA

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $64,433 - $80,579 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborate with the SVP of Development to design, prioritize, and execute department-wide strategies that emphasize innovation and forward-thinking initiatives
  • Work closely with the Deputy Director to coordinate, advance, and implement cross-team projects that drive departmental evolution
  • Strengthen cross-team alignment across Major Gifts, Digital Fundraising, Direct Response, Membership, Events, Legacy Gifts, and Catalog teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Develop strategic frameworks and project plans that support transformative initiatives and long-range goals
  • Identify opportunities to elevate systems, processes, and collaboration, and implement solutions that enhance strategic alignment
  • Lead major cross-team projects focused on technology enhancements, AI and automation initiatives, donor experience improvements, and pioneering fundraising pilots that expand PETA’s impact
  • Coordinate leadership communications, prepare reports and presentations, and support messaging that highlights innovative efforts
  • Track progress on strategic initiatives, proactively address risks or resource needs, and adapt plans to ensure success
  • Represent the SVP in selected internal meetings and cross-functional groups, advocating for a culture of innovation
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

  • Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Eight years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, project management, or organizational leadership
  • Demonstrated success coordinating complex, cross-functional projects
  • Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with CRM platforms, data dashboards, and digital or technology-forward fundraising tools preferred
  • Proven ability to work independently and use discretion in confidential matters
  • Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
  • Thorough knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA campaigns
  • Ability to represent PETA's philosophy and professionally advocate PETA's positions on issues
  • Commitment to the objectives of the organization
Benefits
  • A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here .
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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