Philanthropy Officer

This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will take place on Monday, January 20^th, 2025.

About Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon

Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon (PPSO) has been dedicated to providing expert reproductive health care and sexuality education in Southwestern Oregon for over 55 years. PPSO provides more than 30,000 patient visits each year at four health centers and via telehealth. PPSO is also regarded as the region’s most respected provider of medically accurate sexuality education for young people and adults, as well as training programs for professionals who work with youth and families. Education and training programs make over 10,000 contacts each year, transforming the lives of young people in southwestern Oregon. 

PPSO’s essential health services include breast and cervical cancer screenings, well-woman annual exams, birth control, abortion care, LGBTQ health, STI prevention, testing and treatment, pregnancy testing, PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis), HPV vaccinations, vasectomies, and more. 

Join our dedicated and mission driven team as we work to serve more than 40,000 individuals a year with comprehensive reproductive healthcare, education, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.ppsworegon.org. 

Position Summary

The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with current and prospective major donors ($5,000 ) and funders and plays an integral role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of philanthropic gifts for PPSO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Essential Duties

• Manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, which includes individuals, families, family foundations, and private foundations with the capacity to give $5,000 or more.
• Solicit in-person as well as through proposal writing to individuals, foundations, family foundations, organizations, and corporations.
• Record donor interactions, relationships, and other relevant information in the donor database in accordance with policies and procedures.
• With guidance from the Director of Development, develop and manage robust donor engagement plan and activities that strengthen PPSO’s voice and presence in our community.
• Compellingly articulate the mission, vision, PPSO’s core values and exceptional attributes of the organization in language directed to various audiences in thank-you notes, letters, emails, articles, stories, and reports.
• Work closely and strategically with the Director of Development and CEO to manage the CEO’s portfolio to develop individual identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to develop and support Board engagement activities, identify projects and foundations to apply for grants, and participate in strategic planning, special projects, and campaigns.
• Work closely and strategically with other development staff to coordinate and integrate major gifts with the Annual Campaign, planned giving, events, other special campaigns, and grant-seeking efforts.
• Represent PPSO at key community events virtually and in-person, using these opportunities as public relations, cultivation, and/or prospecting opportunities; provide recommendations on invitation lists that involve donors or prospects.
• Stay apprised of best practices and industry changes; make recommendations to improve systems/procedures of new and ongoing operational protocol(s) as appropriate or requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Culture

• Engage in and support efforts to create and maintain an affirming and culturally responsive work environment.  
• Take the initiative to develop own awareness and knowledge of the principles and scope of diversity, equity, and inclusion.   
• Participate and engage in required DEI Learning Forums, and other PPSO DEI initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

The responsibilities listed below are representative, but not all inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to satisfactorily and successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience within a similar nonprofit, higher education, social service, or health care organization.
• At least 1 year experience in prospect management and direct, individual gift solicitation.
• At least 1 year of events, budget management, project and/or volunteer management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Business, Non-profit Management, Marketing/Communications, Political Science, or related field.
• Fundraising Certificate (CFRE).
• Experience with Planned Parenthood affiliate.
• Experience managing a portfolio of major donors with a proven track record of successfully meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
• Familiar with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack, EveryAction, and/or another relevant fundraising database.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with historically and systemically oppressed communities.
• Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Professional Competencies

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in prioritization and able to take initiative.
• Exhibits flexibility and adapts well to change.
• Effective stress management skills. adapts well to change.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to work cooperatively with others, both internally and externally.