Political Fundraising Manager

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity, equity, inclusion, respect, integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We are committed to creating a welcoming space for all people on our staff, in our health centers, and in our community. We do this by tending to the team, respecting and honoring all people, jumping in, trying and learning, caring for our business, and returning to our mission. Abortion Care : At PPRM, we all work in abortion care. This role supports abortion care through direct clinical triage, patient education, and follow-up, ensuring timely and empathetic support to those navigating abortion services.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of demonstrated success in grassroots, online, or direct fundraising.
• Prior experience in strategic fundraising planning and campaign execution.
• Skilled in securing event sponsorships and managing fundraising initiatives.
• Engaging and influential professional skilled in advancing and representing PPRM’s mission through public outreach, relationship building, and advocacy.
• Proficient in fundraising systems, donor databases, list management, reporting, and data analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relational donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge.
• Strong knowledge of advocacy and community organizing processes.
• Strong understanding of the impact of the political system on health care access and a commitment to staying informed on related issues.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Collaborative project leader who values accuracy, accountability, and teamwork.
• Flexible and adaptable in fast-paced, evolving work environments.
• Proven ability to develop and execute donor stewardship strategies.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Dedicated team player committed to advancing organizational goals and mission.
• Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in major donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation.
• Experience with EveryAction/VAN is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with responsibility for qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and upgrade strategies.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue from advocacy/political donors, including Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF) supporters and other high-capacity prospects.
• Identify, qualify, and solicit new advocacy/political donors to expand the donor pipeline and increase long-term support.
• Conduct regular donor visits, calls, virtual meetings, and event-based engagements to build meaningful donor relationships.
• Create and execute individualized donor plans designed to deepen engagement and move donors to higher levels of giving, including recurring and multi-year commitments.
• Partner with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Philanthropy Officer, and Executive Director of PPRMAF to prepare for and execute donor cultivation and solicitation meetings.
• Support major gift officers in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting advocacy/political giving opportunities.
• Develop multi-year fundraising strategies for advocacy/political priorities.
• Create donor-facing materials and gift officer resources that effectively communicate our advocacy/political priorities, impact, and funding needs.
• Contribute directly to organizational advocacy/political fundraising goals through donor retention, upgrades, renewals, and new donor acquisition.
• Serve as a knowledgeable ambassador for organization by demonstrating advocacy/political acumen, strategic thinking, and an understanding of the evolving political landscape.
• Advise organizational leadership on advocacy/political fundraising opportunities, trends, and donor engagement strategies.
• Provide fundraising support and strategy recommendations to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and Director of Donor Relations & Operations.
• Collaborate with gift officers across the development team to integrate advocacy/political giving opportunities into broader donor strategies.
• Provide advocacy/political-related landscape updates and fundraising insights to aid cultivation and solicitation efforts.
• Serve as a staff partner to the CEO and Executive Director at political fundraising events and donor meetings.
• Develop strategies to engage emerging, diverse, and younger donor audiences in advocacy/political philanthropy.
• Provide regular updates to development team colleagues on the advocacy/political climate and initiatives across the country and specifically in our affiliate region.
• Track portfolio activity, donor engagement, revenue performance, and progress toward fundraising goals.
• Analyze the provided monthly fundraising reports to provide strategic recommendations to organizational leadership.
• Support the Director of Donor Relations & Operations on strategic advocacy/political communications, including donor email campaigns focused on donor acquisition and sustainer growth.
• Remain informed about evolving fundraising trends, platforms, and best practices to strengthen fundraising outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision/Dental, with extended mental health coverage.
• Accrued PTO and Sick Time.
• 401k/Safe Harbor Contributions (PPRM contributes up to 3% of your pay to your 401k after 1 year of service).
• Employee Loan Program.
• Employee Assistance Program and WorkLife Partnership.
• Paid Family Leave/Paid Parental Leave and MORE!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed