Director of Development ( Regional)

PLANNED PARENTHOOD SOUTHWEST OHIO REGION

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION : Director of Development, Regional DEPARTMENT : Development

REPORTS TO : Chief External Affairs Officer STATUS : Exempt, Full-Time

UPDATED : February 2025

SCOPE OF POSITION :

Together we raise more than $5.0 million annually to make sure that Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio (PPSWO) can provide quality reproductive health care and education to those who need it most. We need your enthusiasm, energy, skills and passion to expand our excellent team.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Director of Development, Regional collaborates with the fundraising team and leads fundraising and engagement strategies in Southwest Ohio. Based out of our Dayton office, this position will play a vital role in securing contributed revenue and expanding our network of support, while managing a personal portfolio of 75-100 prospects. Our team of Development Directors (Major Gifts, Regional, Mid-Level, Annual Fund, and Grants) work in tandem to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects. Responsible for establishing strategies and executing programs including major, mid-level, annual, planned, and corporate gifts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

1.Plans and leads a fundraising strategy that includes prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for portfolio of 75-100 major, mid-level and prospective donors.

2.Establishes and meets mutually agreed upon financial goals for moving donors through the development cycle, including visits, dollars solicited, and dollars raised. Develops, manages, and tracks budgets for all giving programs within the region.

3.Continually assesses new prospects to look for engagement opportunities.

4.Leads gift solicitations and invites donors to include PPSWO in their estate plans and long-term giving strategies.

5.Coordinates and attends regional cultivation and stewardship events to elevate the visibility of Planned Parenthood in the community and garner increased financial support.

6.Oversees meaningful donor recognition programs and opportunities for engagement at all levels of giving (major gifts, affinity groups, giving circle and corporate members).

7.Prepares donor packets of information, proposals, budgets, gift agreements and contact reports for all assigned donors.

8.Oversees special stewardship projects including follow up letters after VIP events, holiday card mailings, "swag" mailings, invitations to special events, personal calls to donors, etc.

9.Contributes to the overall success of PPSWO's mid-level, major gifts and planned giving programs, advancing the organization's vision and impact.

10.Utilizes DonorPerfect to manage donor records and track all interactions, including solicitations, stewardship, and meetings

11.Works with selected volunteers and volunteer committees.

12.Travels within Montgomery, Butler and Hamilton counties to engage with donors in person through meetings, calls, and events.

13.Adheres to all policies and procedures as established by Planned Parenthood Federation of America and PP Southwest Ohio Region, such as : gift acceptance, gift counting, and gift processing, AFP Ethics and Donor Bill of Rights. Fulfills information requests and maintains reporting accuracy to ensure continued compliance for Affiliate Accreditation purposes.

14.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Passionate commitment to PPSWO's mission and values related to health equity, especially centering on racial equity, and a deep sense of accountability to community. Demonstrated understanding of the role that racial inequity plays in our society and its impact on health care systems and care delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to be responsive to changing priorities and simultaneously handle multiple complex initiatives. Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills, including a high level of self-awareness, empathy, and humility in interpersonal interactions.
• Bachelor's degree and CFRE accreditation preferred.
• At least three to five (3-5) years of professional fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Experience with DonorPerfect or other CRM software preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to confidently ask for major gifts.
• Experience with fundraising tools including research, prospect development, direct mail, proposal writing, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Managerial experience with interns, volunteers, and committees.
• Experience with financial record-keeping software as well as common word processing, database management, spreadsheets and online communication technology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be a discreet individual with well-developed analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality with donor information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS :

Requirements

Benefits

Salary range $65,000-$75,000

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000