Principal Gift Officer

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI) is the largest reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin, serving over 50,000 patients annually.

This role is a Principal Gift Officer (40 hours/week) based at our Milwaukee or Madison Administrative Offices.

• Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Holiday Pay
• Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting salary is $94,135 per year. Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish).

The Principal Gift Officer is responsible for identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of individual principal donors and prospects in the assigned region of the state. This position will also support fundraising for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

• Manage a portfolio of 60-80 donors and prospects, qualifying, researching, cultivating, stewarding, and building relationships with partners who can give gifts of $100,000 or more. Achieve annual fundraising targets including dollars raised, donor retention rates, donor qualification, and one‑on‑one visits or meaningful contacts.
• Plan, develop, and implement strategies to cultivate and solicit 6‑ and 7‑figure gifts, including writing professional proposals to donors as required.
• Work closely and strategically with Development and agency leadership, board members, and volunteers to engage them in key processes: major donor identification, research, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation. Manage all of these processes.
• Develop and implement a year‑round stewardship and cultivation plan for donors in the portfolio, including face‑to‑face, phone, and email contact.
• Maintain and develop strong and engaged relationships through 1:1 meetings, small group gatherings, and other meaningful contacts.
• Represent PPWI at key community events, using these opportunities as public relations, cultivation, and/or prospecting opportunities.
• Manage key volunteer efforts as needed, serving as liaison, and resource/support.
• Work closely with other development staff to coordinate and integrate major gifts work with the Annual Campaign, Capital Campaign, Planned Giving, Grant‑seeking efforts, and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Committed to excellent customer service and the vision and values of PPWI.
• Track record of meeting aggressive fundraising goals and securing 6‑ and 7‑figure gifts.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the goals and initiatives of a collaborative fundraising team.
• Proven track record of building relationships and working effectively with donors from a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with senior management and volunteers, including Board of Directors and Development Committee.
• Timely follow‑up, especially as it relates to donor interactions.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and donor pitches.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and working knowledge of relational databases.
• Experience with Plus Delta Donor Engagement Process or another moves‑management tool is preferred.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least five to seven years of major gift experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The position is predominantly sedentary, requiring the ability to sit, bend, stand, and walk. It may require occasional stooping, reaching, stair‑climbing, and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard. Rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling, and repetitive motions of the feet. Physical demands may involve hearing, talking, handling, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

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