Philanthropy Officer (Major Gifts Officer)

Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) is the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving women, men, teens and families. For over 100 years, PPFA has done more than any other organization in the United States to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advance the right and ability of individuals and families to make informed and responsible health care decisions.
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) seeks a dynamic and effective Philanthropy Officer whom will report to the Director of Principal and Major Gifts. This position is responsible for managing all cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement, recognition, and stewardship for a portfolio of both existing major donors and prospects. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and enacts cultivation and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of prospects and donors with affinity for PPFA and capacity to make $25,000-$250,000 investments in Planned Parenthood.
• Builds and manages network of relationships with prospective donors involving PPFA volunteer leaders and staff. Facilitates and coordinates all communication with these prospects and among the prospect's PPFA relationships . Promotes positive relations with these prospects and donors.
• Interacts with internal contacts to consult on PPFA needs, to formulate strategies to promote prospect engagement with PPFA and to identify potential donors.
• Assists with the strategy for and creation of written communications from various PPFA leaders appropriate to a donor's interests.
• Participates (often in concert with others) in gift solicitations to fund PPFA programs and to enhance the development efforts of PPFA.
• Travels (possibly extensively) commensurate with expectations for fundraising activity contact and travel.
• Performs additional development-related activities/efforts at the request of manager.
• May perform other duties as assigned. 

REQUIREMENTS / TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• At least 3 to 5 years of major gifts or political fundraising and/or direct donor relationship experience. Candidates must have proven ability to close gifts of $10,000+ and experience securing gifts from prospects.
• Bachelor's degree, plus additional related academic courses or professional training preferred.
• Comfort in online fundraising toolsets and databases including Salesforce and/or Blackbaud. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES /OTHER ATTRIBUTES

• Candidates must have proven ability to close gifts of $10,000+ and experience securing gifts from prospects.
• Outstanding oral, written, communication and presentation skills- including the ability to listen and target communication to specific interests of varied audiences. 

TRAVEL

• 20-50%

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DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY 
Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

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