Political Fundraising Manager

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

PTO & Sick Time

401k/Safe Harbor

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains seeks a fundraising professional to manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, guiding qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and upgrades. You will grow revenue from advocacy donors, including PPAF supporters, and expand the donor pipeline.

Responsibilities include donor visits, tailored donor plans, and collaboration with leadership to prepare for meetings.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of demonstrated success in grassroots, online, or direct fundraising.
• Experience in major donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of advocacy and community organizing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, retention, and upgrades strategies.
• Develop strategies to increase revenue from advocacy/political donors, including PPAF supporters.
• Identify, qualify, and solicit new advocacy/political donors to expand the donor pipeline and increase long-term support.
• Conduct donor visits, calls, virtual meetings, and event engagements to build relationships.
• Create donor plans to deepen engagement and move donors to higher levels of giving, including multi-year commitments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to prepare for donor cultivation meetings and solicitations.
• Support major gift officers in identifying and pursuing opportunities.
• Develop multi-year fundraising strategies for advocacy/political priorities.
• Create donor-facing materials that communicate priorities, impact, and funding needs.
• Contribute to fundraising goals through donor retention, upgrades, renewals, and new acquisitions.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Major gifts

Advocacy

Campaign planning

Event sponsorships

Education

High School or better

Tools

EveryAction/VAN

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us: 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.

Ideal Candidate:

• Three (3) years of demonstrated success in grassroots, online, or direct fundraising. Preferred experience in major donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation .
• 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. Experience with EveryAction/VAN is a plus.
• 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.

What You'll Do:

• 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/politicalfundraising 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. Events include those in Colorado and New Mexico.
• 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.

Salary Range: $70,465.85 - $89,264.03/year
*Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for new hires is $70,465.85 - $79,864.94/year and based on related professional experience.

Schedule: Full-Time working 40 hrs. a week

• Monday - Friday 9am -5pm; Hybrid in office once a week. (Tuesdays); Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.
• 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 andMORE!

To learn more about our amazing benefits visit usHERE.

COVID-19 Protocol:Vaccination against COVID-19 will no longer be a condition of employment. However, all Health Center/Patient or Community Facing Employees, must have the COVID vaccine or wear a mask at all times beginning November 1st. Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Flu Protocol:All employees working directly with patients, the community or working in a health center will be required to have the flu shot or wear a mask during patient/community contact or while in the health center from November 1 – April 30 each year (Flu Season). Proof must be uploaded upon hire. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s) prior to your start date.

Background Check Required: Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

3 years:

Demonstrated fundraising success through grassroots, digital, and direct giving campaigns.

Preferred

Prior experience in major donor cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation strongly preferred.

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