Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin•Appleton, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts is responsible for identifying, researching, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of individual principal and major donors and prospects in an assigned region of Wisconsin. The position also supports fundraising for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. It is based at PPWI’s Appleton Administrative Offices and is listed at 40 hours per week. The role manages 125–150 donors and prospects, seeking gifts of $10,000 or more and meeting annual fundraising targets. It develops strategies for gifts of five, six, and seven figures and works with Development and agency leadership, board members, volunteers, and other development staff. The position includes statewide travel, community engagement, donor meetings, and occasional evening or weekend hours. The stated starting pay for the Development Officer, Principal and Major Gifts is $87,006 per year, with an additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Requirements

Commitment to excellent customer service and the vision and values of PPWI.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Track record of meeting aggressive fundraising goals and securing five- and six-figure gifts.
Ability to work independently while supporting the goals and initiatives of a collaborative fundraising team.
Proven ability to build relationships and work effectively with donors from varied backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Ability to work effectively with senior management and volunteers, including the Board of Directors.
Timely follow-up, particularly regarding donor interactions.
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and working knowledge of relational databases.
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and a minimum of five to seven years of relevant fund development or fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to travel statewide; valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards.
Ability to perform the physical requirements described, including predominantly sedentary work, occasional movement and repetitive hand and wrist motions, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Plus Delta Donor Engagement Process or another moves management tool.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

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, donor qualification, and one-on-one visits or meaningful contacts.
Plan, develop, and implement strategies to cultivate and solicit five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts, including writing professional proposals as required.
Work with Development and agency leadership, board members, and volunteers on major donor identification, research, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation; manage these processes.
Develop and implement a year-round stewardship and cultivation plan for portfolio donors, including face-to-face, phone, and email contact.
Build and maintain donor relationships through individual meetings, small-group gatherings, and other meaningful contacts.
Represent PPWI at community events for public relations, cultivation, and prospecting.
Manage key volunteer efforts as needed, serving as a liaison and providing resources and support.
Coordinate major-gifts work with the Annual Campaign, Capital Campaign, Planned Giving, grant-seeking efforts, and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.