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Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts

PpwiAppleton🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeHybrid
LocationAppleton, United States
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordDiversity & InclusionPortfolio ManagementProspectingPublic Relations

Job description

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 50,000 patients annually in 18 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!
This is an excellent opportunity for a Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts (40 hours/week) at our Appleton Administrative Offices.
As part of our comprehensive benefit package, we offer:
- 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 offers are determined by both the candidate’s applicable experience and internal equity. The Development Officer, Principal and Major Gifts pay starts from $87,006 per year.
Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Development Officer, Principal and Major Gifts is responsible for identification, research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of individual principal and major donors and prospects in the assigned region of the state. This position will also support fundraising for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be committed to excellent customer service and the vision and values of PPWI.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
- Track record/history of meeting aggressive fundraising goals and securing 5 and 6 figure gifts.
- 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.
- Timely follow-up especially as it relates to donor interactions.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and working knowledge of relational databases.
- Experience with Plus Delta Donor Engagement Process or another moves management tool preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline plus a minimum of five - seven years of relevant fund development or fundraising experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The position is predominantly sedentary requiring an ability to sit, bend, stand and walk. 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 of the position necessitate hearing, talking and handling. May require lifting up to 30 pounds. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. Requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The position is a combination of working with donors and supporters in public or private settings and working within an office environment that involves frequent interruptions. The office noise level is generally low to quiet. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.
Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. This position requires traveling statewide therefore transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • including, but not limited to, the following:
    • Portfolio Management:
  • Manage a portfolio of 125-150 donors and prospects by qualifying, researching, cultivating and soliciting gifts of $10,000 or more from individuals.
  • Achieve annual fundraising targets including dollars raised, donor retention rates, donor qualification, and one-on-one visits/meaningful contacts.
    • Strategic Fundraising:
  • Plan, develop and implement strategies to cultivate and solicit 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts, to include 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, as appropriate. Manage all of these processes.
    • Stewardship & Relationship Building:
  • Develop and implement a year-round stewardship and cultivation plan for donors in your 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.
    • Community Engagement:
  • 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Other duties as assigned.
    • Any job offer will be contingent upon the results of a background investigation.
PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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