Principal Gift Officer

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc.; Milwaukee (AL, WI); On-site; USD 84,721 - 103,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible

Generous Paid Time Off

12 Days of Holiday Pay

Immediate 401(k) Vesting

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Wisconsin is seeking a Principal Gift Officer to manage a portfolio of major donors and drive fundraising efforts. This role involves strategic planning, effective communication, and community engagement to achieve aggressive fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion while demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation starts at $94,135 per year, plus generous benefits including paid time off and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to excellent customer service and the vision and values of the organization.
• Track record of meeting aggressive fundraising goals and securing 6 and 7-figure gifts.
• Ability to work independently as part of a collaborative fundraising team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 60-80 donors and prospects.
• Achieve annual fundraising targets and maintain donor relationships.
• Represent the organization at community events.

Skills

Customer service commitment

Fundraising goals achievement

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Experience with relational databases

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Moves management tool

Job description

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 60,000 patients annually in 18 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Gift Officer (40 hours/week) at our Milwaukee or Madison Administrative Offices.

Benefits

• Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 12 Days of Holiday Pay
• Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Additional $1.50 per hour for bilingual (English/Spanish)

PPWI’s compensation philosophy is rooted in equity. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate’s applicable experience and internal equity. The Principal Gift Officer pay starts from $94,135 per year.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

ThePrincipalGiftOfficeris responsible foridentification, research, cultivation,solicitationand stewardship of a portfolio of individualprincipaldonors and prospects in theassignedregionof the state.This position will also support fundraising for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be committed to excellent customer service and the vision and values of PPWI
• Track record/history of meeting aggressive fundraising goalsand securing6and7figure gifts
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Abilityto work independently while supporting the goals and initiatives of a collaborative fundraising team
• Proven track record ofbuilding relationships and working effectively with donorsfrom a variety of backgrounds, identities and experiences
• Ability to work closely and effectively with senior managementandvolunteers, including Board of Directorsand Development Committee
• Timely follow-upespecially as it relates to donor interactions.
• Demonstratedorganizational and planning skills
• Effectivewritten and verbal communicationskills, including proposal writing and donor pitches
• Experience withMicrosoft Word, Excel andworking knowledge of relational databases
• Experience with Plus Delta Donor Engagement Process oranothermovesmanagement tool preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline plus a minimum offiveto sevenyears ofmajor giftexperience;or an equivalent combination of education and experience isrequired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position is predominantlysedentaryrequiring an ability to sit, bend,standand walk.May require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard.Rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling and repetitive motions of the feet.

Physical demands of the positionnecessitatehearing,talkingand handling.May requirelifting upto 30 pounds. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. Requires the ability tooperatea computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position isa combination of working with donors and supporters in public or private settings and working within anoffice environmentthatinvolves frequent interruptions.Theofficenoise level isgenerally lowto quiet.The workenvironmentcharacteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.Reasonableaccommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.

Occasional eveningand weekend hours may be necessary.This position requirestravelingstatewidethereforetransportation, a valid driver’slicenseand auto insurancein accordance withagency liability standardsisrequired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• including, but not limited to, the following:

Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of60-80donors and prospects by qualifying, researching, cultivating, stewarding,andbuilding relationships with partners who can givegifts of $100,000 or more.
• Achieve annual fundraising targets including dollars raised, donor retention rates, donor qualification, and one-on-one visits/meaningful contacts.

Strategic Fundraising

• Plan, develop and implement strategies to cultivate andsolicit6 and 7 figure gifts,toincludewritingprofessional proposals to donors asrequired.
• Work closely and strategically with Development and agency leadership, boardmembersand volunteers to engage them in key processes: major donor identification, research, cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation, as appropriate.Manage all of these processes.

Stewardship & RelationshipBuilding

• Develop and implement a year-round stewardship and cultivation plan for donors in your portfolio including face-to-face, phone, and email contact
• Maintain and develop strong and engaged relationships through 1:1 meetings, small group gatherings, and other meaningful contacts.

Community Engagement

• Represent PPWI at key community events, using these opportunities as public relations,cultivationand/or prospecting opportunities.
• Managekeyvolunteer efforts as needed, serving as liaison, and resource/support.
• Work closely with other development staff to coordinate and integrate majorgifts workwith the Annual Campaign, Capital Campaign, PlannedGiving,Grant seeking effortsand events.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned.

PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.