Donor Relations & Fundraising Specialist

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) seeks a Philanthropy Associate to support fundraising, development operations, and donor relations. Primary focus on gift processing, donor acknowledgment, data queries, reports, major donor support and special events. The role includes managing prospect/donor research and ensuring donor confidentiality.

The starting salary is $29.86/hour with potential increase after six months. A bilingual differential is offered upon language assessment.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; Raiser's Edge experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to interact with donors, volunteers and the public.
• Ability to work with volunteers.
• Willing to travel.
• Commitment to PPCCC mission, goals and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gift processing and donor acknowledgment; maintain donor records.
• Assist Director of Philanthropic Operations on Raiser's Edge projects.
• Provide operational support for special events (e.g., Babette's Feast, Book Sale, Birds and Bees Bash, Choice Affairs and Politics, Sex & Cocktails).
• Manage donor and prospect research; analytics and reports.
• Manage returned mail; research new addresses and phone numbers for donors.
• Maintain inventory of letterhead and other materials.
• Provide administrative support for grants, major gifts, and direct mail fundraising programs.
• Maintain donor confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

BA or HS Diploma + equivalent experience

Job description

Planned Parenthood California Central Coast (PPCCC) seeks a Philanthropy Associate to support fundraising, development operations, and donor relations. Primary focus on gift processing, donor acknowledgment, data queries, reports, major donor support and special events. The role includes managing prospect/donor research and ensuring donor confidentiality.

The starting salary is $29.86/hour with potential increase after six months. A bilingual differential is offered upon language assessment.