Philanthropy Officer

Second Day; Oregon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to build and nurture relationships with mid-level and major donors ($1,000+), guiding annual giving through proposals and events. You’ll record interactions in our donor system and collaborate across teams to align campaigns with PPSO goals.

You will work with leadership to develop robust engagement plans and communicate PPSO’s mission clearly to diverse audiences, including at public events and fundraisers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Non‑profit Management, Marketing/Communications, Political Science, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–3 years fundraising experience in similar nonprofit, higher education, social service, or health care organization.
• 1–2 years experience in prospect management, individual gift solicitation, managing a portfolio of major donors, with proven revenue results.
• 2–3 years experience in events, budget management, project and/or volunteer management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage, and steward a portfolio of mid-level and major donors and prospects with capacity to give $1,000+.
• Lead cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts in-person and via proposals.
• Record donor interactions in the donor database per policies and best practices.
• Develop and manage donor engagement plan with PPSO leadership.
• Craft messages that articulate PPSO’s mission and values for diverse audiences.
• Work with development staff to coordinate mid-level/major gifts with Annual Campaigns, events, and grants.
• Represent PPSO at community events, both virtually and in-person, aiding outreach and prospecting.
• Stay informed on fundraising best practices and update procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with National Office and peers to share best practices.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Prospect management

Donor relations

Event coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

Tools

Salesforce

EveryAction

Job description

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Full-Time Eugene-Springfield, OR, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1225

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Come join our growing Development Team!

About Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon

Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon (PPSO) has been dedicated to providing expert reproductive health care and sexuality education in Southwestern Oregon for over 55 years. PPSO provides more than 30,000 patient visits each year at four health centers and via telehealth. PPSO is also regarded as the region’s most respected provider of medically accurate sexuality education for young people and adults, as well as training programs for professionals who work with youth and families. Education and training programs make over 10,000 contacts each year, transforming the lives of young people in southwestern Oregon.

PPSO’s essential health services include breast and cervical cancer screenings, well-woman annual exams, birth control, abortion care, LGBTQ+ health, STI prevention, testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis), HPV vaccinations, vasectomies, and more.

Join our dedicated and mission driven team as we work to serve more than 40,000 individuals a year with comprehensive reproductive healthcare , education, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.ppsworegon.org .

Position Summary

The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective mid-level and major donors ($1,000+) and funders to achieve fundraising goals, both independently and with PPSO leadership. The Philanthropy Officer plays an integral role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of philanthropic gifts and will represent PPSO through cultivation and stewardship efforts and events, while educating and informing donors of PPSO’s programs, campaigns, and goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, manage, and steward a portfolio of mid-level and major donors and prospects, which includes individuals, families, family foundations, and private foundations with the capacity to give $1,000 or more.
• Lead the cultivation and solicitation of annual gifts in-person as well as through proposal writing to individuals, foundations, family foundations, organizations, and corporations.
• Record donor interactions, relationships, and other relevant information in the donor database in accordance with policies and procedures and industry best practices.
• With guidance from the Chief Development Officer, develop and manage robust donor engagement plan and activities that strengthen PPSO’s voice and presence in our community.
• Develop concepts and messages that compellingly articulate the mission, vision, PPSO’s core values and exceptional attributes of the organization in language directed to various audiences in meetings, thank-you notes, letters, emails, articles, stories, and reports.
• Work closely and strategically with other development staff to coordinate and integrate mid-level and major gifts with the Annual Campaign, planned giving, events, other special campaigns, and grant‑seeking efforts.
• Represent PPSO at key community events virtually and in‑person, using these opportunities as public relations, cultivation, and/or prospecting opportunities; provide recommendations on invitation lists that involve donors or prospects.
• Stay apprised of best practices and industry changes; make recommendations to improve systems/procedures of new and ongoing operational protocol(s) as appropriate or requested.
• Represent PPSO in the community at events and through nonprofit partner engagement.
• Work closely with Planned Parenthood’s National Office and the Development Officers Counsel community to learn and share best practices, liaise with National Office staff to coordinate joint asks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Culture

• Participate and engage in PPSO DEIB initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

The responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to satisfactorily and successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Non‑profit Management, Marketing/Communications, Political Science, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 2-3 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience within a similar nonprofit, higher education, social service, or health care organization.
• At least 1-2 years experience in prospect management, individual gift solicitation, managing a portfolio of major donors, and a proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• At least 2-3 years of events, budget management, project and/or volunteer management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Planned Parenthood affiliate.
• Familiar with Salesforce, EveryAction, and/or another relevant fundraising database.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with historically and systemically oppressed communities.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in prioritization and able to take initiative.
• Exhibits flexibility and adapts well to change.
• Effective stress management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work cooperatively with others, both internally and externally.

Travel & Availability Requirements

• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance from primary health center.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours on an as needed basis.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required.