Major Gifts Officer

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) has a simple mission: Care. No Matter What. PPLM has been a leader in promoting sexual health for more than 90 years and we strongly believe that all people deserve care no matter who they are, where they live, or who they love. As the state’s leading provider of sexual and reproductive health services, we educate families and empower youth to make responsible choices. We do all this because we care passionately about helping people lead healthier lives.

With more than 600 health centers across the country, Planned Parenthood organizations serve all patients with care and compassion, with respect, and without judgment, striving to create equitable access to health care. Through health centers, programs in schools and communities, and online resources, Planned Parenthood is a trusted source of reliable education and information that allows people to make informed health decisions.

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is responsible for sustaining and growing support for Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts (PPLM) and the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts (PPAF, PPLM’s 501c4 ancillary organization) by identifying, cultivating, and soliciting existing and prospective donors for the PPLM annual find (501c3), PPAF (501c4), and some restricted gifts. This individual will manage a prospect portfolio of 100-125 individuals and families with the capacity to give annual gifts of $10,000 ; develop and execute strategies to maintain and actively grow a portfolio of high-net-worth major donors and prospects; communicate personally with donors about areas of interest; develop individualized cultivation plans for major donors and major gift prospects in their portfolio; develop proposals and solicit gifts from prospects; work in collaboration on major donor prospecting and research to feed the major gifts pipeline; and acknowledge and recognize donors in thoughtful, creative ways to maintain their involvement and interest in the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies for cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, including: move management plans for prospects/donors; recommending specific purpose, timing, and level of gift solicitations; identifying those to be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitation; and soliciting gifts or supporting senior leadership to do so, when appropriate.
• Support fundraising efforts for annual fundraising events (1-2 per year), as relates to major donors and prospects.
• Participate in the planning and coordination of strategic cultivation opportunities for major donors and prospects, leverage existing opportunities and events to engage major donors and prospects.
• Work with Director of Major Gifts and Director of Development Operations to support major donor prospecting and research efforts.
• Prepare highly customized written materials, including regular correspondence, updates, and major donor letters/proposals.
• Engage senior staff, board members, and leadership volunteers in fundraising activities as appropriate, including strategy sessions, identifying, and cultivating new prospects and establishing relationships that can help expand base of support.
• Prepare CEO, CDO, DoD and other senior staff for meetings with donors and prospects. Draft appropriate and timely pre- and post-meeting briefings and correspondence.
• Utilize donor database to track and develop donor strategies.
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• At least 3 years of development experience at a charitable non-profit, with demonstrated success in the cultivation and direct solicitation of gifts of $5,000 and above.
• Experience partnering with senior staff and leadership volunteers to meet fundraising goals.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities; must prefer and flourish at being self-motivated and directed.
• Highly developed relationship-building skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and speaking.
• Experience using fundraising databases to research, track, and develop strategies; Raiser’s Edge knowledge strongly preferred.
• Ability to set and consistently meet deadlines and goals.
• Commitment to PPLM’s mission and ability to communicate organizational priorities to the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities and experiences.
• Commitment to addressing the impact of racism and other oppressions on sexual health.
• A collaborative spirit and a sense of humor
• Must be able to attend occasional evening events
• Must have access to reliable transportation and the ability to attend donor visits and events around greater Boston and across Massachusetts
  
  
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation time, provisions for extended sick time and 11 paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% company match
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses and/or dependent care expenses
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
  
  
  
  
  

Roles that are denoted as Hybrid require 1 day per week in the office unless the role is denoted as onsite, which requires working onsite full time or 5 days per week.

Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts 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.

Planned Parenthood is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.