Major Gifts Officer; Peninsula Area)

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (PPMM) in the largest Planned Parenthood affiliate in the U.S., spanning 47 counties in mid-California and Nevada. PPMM invests in communities by providing health care and education, and by expanding rights and access for all.

At PPMM, philanthropyisn’ttransactional,it’stransformational. If you are passionate about reproductive freedom, skilled at cultivating major donor relationships, and motivated by making a lasting impact,

As a Major Gifts Officer, you will play a central role in shaping and advancing PPMM’s major gift program for both our 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations within your assigned region. You will manage and grow relationships with donors capable of giving $10,000–$100,000+ , serving as a strategic partner, storyteller, and steward.

This position offers:

• Autonomy to build and manage donor relationships your way
• Visibility and influence as a senior representative of PPMM
• Collaboration with leadership, volunteers, and a seasoned Development Team
• Mission ‑
  critical impact at a pivotal moment for reproductive rights

• Lead the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and execute regional fundraising strategies aligned with organizational goals and best practices inmovesmanagement.
• Build and manage a portfolio of major donors with care, intention, andlong ‑ term vision.
• Create individualized engagement and solicitation strategies that connect donor values to organizational priorities.
• Represent PPMM to influential donors, community leaders, and public audiences asa senior fundraiser.
• Partner with leadership and volunteers on meaningful donor engagement opportunities and solicitations.
• Ensure exceptional stewardship, includingtimelyacknowledgment, impact reporting, and recognition.
• Track donor activity and progress using fundraising software and contribute to thoughtful goal ‑ setting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Plan donor meetings and cultivation events with support from the Development Team.

You will steward both C3 and C4 philanthropy , expanding your skill set and strategic exposure You’ll have real ownership over a donor portfolio—not just tasks You’ll work in amission ‑ driven environment where fundraising is deeply respected You’ll help shape the future of reproductive healthcare access in our communities

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Fundraising experience , including success in individual and/or major gifts
• Strong relationship ‑ building skills with donors, volunteers, and community partners
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking abilities
• Knowledge of professional fundraising practices and donor engagement strategies
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in afast ‑ paced, evolving environment
• Familiarity with fundraising databases and CRM systems

Preferred:

• Background in complex ormission ‑ driven organizations
• Creativity, flexibility, and a collaborative spirit

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