Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.•Appleton, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI) is seeking a Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts for its Appleton Administrative Offices. The position is 40 hours per week and 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 role also supports fundraising for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. The officer manages a portfolio of 125–150 donors and prospects, pursuing individual gifts of $10,000 or more and achieving annual fundraising targets. The role develops strategies for five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts; builds donor relationships; coordinates with agency leadership, board members, volunteers, and development colleagues; and represents PPWI at community events. The position combines donor engagement in public or private settings with office work in an environment with frequent interruptions and generally low-to-quiet noise. Statewide travel is required, and occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Job offers are contingent on the results of a background investigation.

Requirements

Commitment to excellent customer service and PPWI's vision and values.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
A 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 a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Ability to work closely and effectively with senior management and volunteers, including the Board of Directors.
Timely follow-up, especially 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 at least five to seven years of relevant fund development or fundraising experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to travel statewide; transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance meeting agency liability standards are required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds and operating office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Plus Delta Donor Engagement Process or another moves management tool.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills; an additional $1.50 per hour is offered.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of 125–150 donors and prospects by qualifying, researching, cultivating, and soliciting individual gifts of $10,000 or more.
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 donor proposals as needed.
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 using face-to-face, phone, and email contact.
Build and maintain donor relationships through one-on-one meetings, small-group gatherings, and other meaningful contacts.
Represent PPWI at key community events as public relations, cultivation, or prospecting opportunities.
Manage key volunteer efforts as needed, serving as liaison and providing resources and support.
Coordinate with development staff to integrate major-gifts work with the Annual Campaign, Capital Campaign, Planned Giving, grant-seeking efforts, and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.