Senior Philanthropy Officer

Planned Parenthood is the nation’s leading
provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and
reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation’s
largest provider of sex education. With more than 600 health
centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve
all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without
judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care.
Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and
online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of
reliable education and information that allows people to make
informed health decisions. We do all this because we care
passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.  
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
(PPFA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that
supports the independently incorporated Planned Parenthood
affiliates operating health centers across the
U.S. Planned Parenthood Action Fund is
an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit membership organization
formed as the advocacy and political arm of Planned Parenthood
Federation of America. The Action Fund engages in educational,
advocacy, and electoral activity, including grassroots organizing,
legislative advocacy, and voter education.  
Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and
Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) seeks a dynamic
and passionate west coast based Philanthropy Officer. This job
reports to the National Director, Major Gifts in the PMG department
of the Development division of PPFA. The PMG team raises revenue
from high net-worth individuals and families by building and
deepening relationships to yield six, seven, and eight-figure gifts
to support the mission of PPFA, PPAF, PPVotes, and the Federal PAC.
  Purpose: The San Francisco Bay Area
based Senior Philanthropy Officer is responsible for managing the
qualification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment,
recognition, and stewardship of a portfolio of West Coast prospects
and donors with affinity for PPFA and capacity to make $25,000+
investments in Planned Parenthood, with a particular focus on
donors with the capacity to contribute $250,000 and above.  
Delivery: Develops and enacts cultivation
and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of prospects and donors
with affinity for PPFA and capacity to make investments in Planned
Parenthood at the five, six, and seven-figure levels with possible
campaign contributions at the seven, and eight- figure levels.
 

• Builds and manages a 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,
  formulate strategies to promote prospect engagement with PPFA and
  identify potential donors.

• Works with PPFA affiliate colleagues as an ambassador and
  partner to identify donor prospects who may have an interest in our
  work.

•  Assists with the strategy for and creation of persuasive
  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 their manager.

Engagement:  This fundraiser will
partner with the National Director of PMG, CDO, PPFA leadership,
Vice President of Principal & Major Gifts, Senior Director of
Political Fundraising, the Philanthropic Communications team, and
others to develop philanthropic investment opportunities for high
net-worth individual donors. Externally, this role will be the
primary liaison with foundation professionals, philanthropy
advisors, and donors as well as development colleagues at Planned
Parenthood Affiliates.   Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities (KSAs):

• Portfolio management experience and/or direct donor
  relationship management experience of at least 5 to 7 years with 2
  to 3 years minimum of direct portfolio management. Experience
  developing and executing sound donor strategies to secure gifts of
  at least $25,000+ and experience securing gifts from
  prospects.

 

• This skilled fundraiser will have competency in creating donor
  strategies utilizing best practices in donor moves management with
  the ability to cultivate and facilitate relationships.

 

• Political fundraising experience and experience working in an
  affiliate structure is highly desired, but not required.

 

• Ability to travel extensively to visit donors. Experience
  planning and executing donor visit trips and events preferred.

 

• An unflappable individual, with excellent people skills, able
  to develop partnerships with both internal and external
  stakeholders, who possesses impeccable discretion.

 

• Outstanding oral, written, communication, and presentation
  skills – including the ability to listen and target communication
  to specific interests of varied audiences.

 

• Comfort in online fundraising toolsets and databases including
  Salesforce and/or Blackbaud.

 

• Strong organizational and project management skills – with the
  ability to manage multiple assignments and quickly changing
  priorities in a fast-paced setting.

 

• Experience qualifying and disqualifying prospects using
  research and instincts.

 

• Proven ability to build deep and lasting relationships with a
  variety of internal partners, with whom no direct line supervision
  exists, as well as external individuals, from donors to board
  members. Impeccable discretion above all else.

 

• Gravitas paired with the professional integrity and ambition to
  effectively represent and promote Planned Parenthood externally at
  the highest levels and internally as a surrogate for senior
  leadership.

 

• A motivated team player with exceptional communication skills
  along with interpersonal savvy.

 

• A deep commitment to Planned Parenthood’s mission and
  understanding of the Sexual and Reproductive Health ecosystem.

  TRAVEL: 20% – 40%    Total
offer package to include generous vacation + sick leave + paid
holidays, individual/family provided medical, dental and vision
benefits effective day 1, life insurance, short/long term
disability, paid family leave and 401k. We also offer voluntary
opt-in for Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and
Transportation/Commuter accounts.      We value a
truly diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Our goal is to attract qualified candidates and encourage
applications from all individuals without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.  We’re
committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values
diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and
innovation.   PPFA participates in the E-Verify
program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  
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