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 Philanthropy Officer. This job reports to
the Director of 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 Philanthropy
Officer is responsible for managing the qualification, cultivation,
solicitation, acknowledgment, recognition, and stewardship of a
portfolio of NYC-based prospects and donors with an affinity for
PPFA and the capacity to make $25,000+ investments in Planned
Parenthood.   Delivery: Develops and
enacts cultivation and solicitation strategies for a portfolio of
prospects and donors at the $25,000- $250,000 level and above. The
ideal candidate will come with experience in cultivating and
facilitating relationships. They must be unflappable, with
excellent people skills, able to develop partnerships with both
internal and external stakeholders, and possess impeccable
discretion.   ●      Builds and
manages a network of relationships with current and prospective
donors.   ●      Cultivates,
solicits, and stewards prospects and donors. Implements
communication and relationships management plan for a portfolio of
prospects and donors.  
●      Interacts with internal
contacts to consult on PPFA needs, to 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
enhance PPFA’s development efforts.  
●      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
Philanthropy Officer will partner with the Director of Major Gifts,
National Director, PMG, VP of Principal & Major Gifts, 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 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 3 to 5 years.  
●      Experience developing and
executing sound donor strategies to secure gifts of at least
$10,000+ and experience securing gifts from prospects.  
●      Competency in creating donor
strategies utilizing best practices in donor moves management.
  ●      Experience working in
an affiliate structure is desired, but not required.  
●      Experience planning and
executing donor visit trips and events preferred with the ability
to travel extensively.   
●      Outstanding oral and written
communication and presentation skills – including the ability to
listen and target communication to the 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 change 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%   $98,000 –
$103,000 a year