Philanthropy Officer

Position Summary

The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective mid-level and major donors ($1,000+) and funders to achieve fundraising goals, both independently and with PPSO leadership. The Philanthropy Officer plays an integral role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of philanthropic gifts and will represent PPSO through cultivation and stewardship efforts and events, while educating and informing donors of PPSO’s programs, campaigns, and goals.

• Identify, manage, and steward a portfolio of mid-level and major donors and prospects, which includes individuals, families, family foundations, and private foundations with the capacity to give $1,000 or more.
• Lead the cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts in-person as well as through proposal writing to individuals, foundations, family foundations, organizations, and corporations.
• Record donor interactions, relationships, and other relevant information in the donor database in accordance with policies and procedures and industry best practices.
• With guidance from the Chief Development Officer, develop and manage robust donor engagement plan and activities that strengthen PPSO’s voice and presence in our community.
• Develop concepts and messages that compellingly articulate the mission, vision, PPSO’s core values and exceptional attributes of the organization in language directed to various audiences in meetings, thank‑you notes, letters, emails, articles, stories, and reports.
• Work closely and strategically with other development staff to coordinate and integrate mid‑level and major gifts with the Annual Campaign, planned giving, events, other special campaigns, and grant‑seeking efforts.
• Represent PPSO at key community events virtually and in-person, using these opportunities as public relations, cultivation, and/or prospecting opportunities; provide recommendations on invitation lists that involve donors or prospects.
• Stay apprised of best practices and industry changes; make recommendations to improve systems/procedures of new and ongoing operational protocol(s) as appropriate or requested.
• Represent PPSO in the community at events and through nonprofit partner engagement.
• Work closely with Planned Parenthood’s National Office and the Development Officers Counsel community to learn and share best practices, liaise with National Office staff to coordinate joint asks.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Participate and engage in PPSO DEIB initiatives.

The responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to satisfactorily and successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Non‑profit Management, Marketing/Communications, Political Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2-3 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience within a similar nonprofit, higher education, social service, or health care organization.
• At least 1-2 years experience in prospect management, individual gift solicitation, managing a portfolio of major donors, and a proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• At least 2-3 years of events, budget management, project and/or volunteer management experience.

• Experience with Planned Parenthood affiliate.
• Familiar with Salesforce, Every Action, and/or another relevant fundraising database.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with historically and systemically oppressed communities.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in prioritization and able to take initiative.
• Exhibits flexibility and adapts well to change.
• Effective stress management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work cooperatively with others, both internally and externally.

• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from primary health center.