Why Planned Parenthood?
Working at Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest & the Hawaiian Islands, Indiana, & Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.
In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.
As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity and inclusion. Specifically, we recognize that profound racism impacts the education, health and wellbeing of people in our communities and we are actively working to address all forms of oppression. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly urged to apply.
About our Philanthropy Officer position
The Philanthropy Officer, Idaho (Boise-area based) will play a pivotal role in securing essential funding for Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky (PPGNHAIK) during our comprehensive campaign by developing and nurturing relationships with major donors and prospects.
What you will be doing!
This part-time (30 hours/week) position is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donations to support PPGNHAIK's mission and programs, as well as for our sister organization Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates (C4). The Philanthropy Officer will actively manage a portfolio of key donors to help achieve our team’s fundraising goals. This position reports to the Philanthropy Manager and requires collaboration with other Philanthropy Officers, department leadership, and cross-department teams.
Manage and Grow a Donor Portfolio: Oversee a portfolio of roughly 100 managed donors with giving levels typically $2.5K-$10K. Execute personalized cultivation plans for each donor that lead to philanthropy, prioritizing in-person engagement.
Gift Solicitation and Stewardship: Develop and implement tailored strategies to solicit gifts face-to-face as well as express gratitude and impact in creative ways.
Prospect Identification and Qualification: Work closely with internal teams to identify major donor prospects and qualify them through rapid-cycle qualification conversations (phone and in-person).
Fundraising Events and Engagement: Recruit high-value guests for Idaho-based fundraising events and engagement activities.
External Representation and Advocacy: Represent PPGNHAIK at external events and meetings when appropriate, acting as an ambassador for the organization. Stay informed on current local and national issues related to PPGNHAIK’s mission to speak knowledgeably on behalf of the organization.
Data and Progress Tracking: Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and progress toward KPIs and goals in the department's database.
Participate in State-Based Communication: Take an active role in communicating with health care clinics, PPAA State Director/team, and board members on behalf of PPGNHAIK with the intention of working together to support local fundraising and community engagement.
Continuous Learning: Participate in relevant training to enhance job knowledge and stay informed about trends in philanthropy, major giving, and nonprofit fundraising.
Other duties as assigned to support the growth and success of PPGNHAIK’s fundraising initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
2-3 years’ experience working as a frontline fundraiser (including some major donor cultivation) in a professional nonprofit fundraising environment.
Experience driving a metrics-based approach to fundraising.
Preferred Qualifications:
Track record of managing a major donor portfolio and successfully soliciting gifts face-to-face.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the…