PEN America

PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. We champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Our mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.

Oct 31, 2025  
$105,000 - $120,000 yearly
PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional to serve as a major gifts officer. The person will develop and manage a portfolio of high-net worth individuals, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding gifts of $10,000 and above. The Major Gifts Officer will play a key role in securing philanthropic support for PEN America at a time when free expression is at the center of public debate. This is a full-time position based at PEN America’s New York City headquarters and reports to the Chief Development Officer. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of increasing revenue and building donor relationships. The individual must be personable, highly organized, accountable, and comfortable juggling workload demands and timelines calmly and with poise under pressure. An ambitious, systematic approach and a comfort level with PEN America’s community of high-profile...
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PEN America Hybrid (New York, NY, USA) Full-Time
Oct 09, 2025  
$2,600 - $3,500 monthly
PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented consultant to provide administrative support to the  Artists at Risk Connection  (ARC). ARC is an international organization dedicated to safeguarding and advancing cultural rights by empowering artists and cultural workers to create, participate, and thrive in the face of repression and attack. Through emergency and resiliency support, advocacy, and coalition-building, ARC defends and advances artistic freedom and cultural rights. Since 2017, ARC has supported over 2,000 artists from 61 countries. ARC is seeking to hire a consultant to provide essential administrative, financial, and development support to the Director of ARC and the broader team across a wide range of organizational activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the effective functioning of a dynamic international nonprofit working at the...
Hiring Organization:
PEN America

PEN America Remote (USA) Contractor/Temporary