Why Planned Parenthood?
Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, 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.
About our Philanthropy Officer position
The Philanthropy Officer (Anchorage, AK-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 will you be doing!
This 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 requires collaboration with other Philanthropy Officers, department leadership, and cross-department teams.
- Manage and Grow a Donor Portfolio: Oversee a portfolio of 60-75 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 AK-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 Cohort: Take an active role in PPGNHAIK’s Alaska cohort - a cross-org group that works 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.
Experience:
- 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.
Skills:
- Track record of managing a major donor portfolio and successfully soliciting gifts face-to-face.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to utilize fundraising databases; Raiser's Edge experience preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team; Ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across the organization.
- Ability to assess priorities and manage a variety of competing tasks in a time-sensitive environment and to meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality. Entrepreneurial drive.
- Excel, Word, Outlook required.
- Ability to travel within the state required
- Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Education
Associates degree or above preferred.
License:
None required.
Certification:
CFRE or equivalent credentials a plus.
Salary Range: PART-TIME 25HRS WEEKLY
$60,000-$65,000 annually for 0.67 FTE, depending on experience and qualifications. This range represents the minimum and maximum compensation we expect to offer as starting salary for this role in the state of Alaska.
Position Type:
Part-Time
Benefits Eligibility:
This position is eligible for PPGNHAIK benefits.
As part of our total compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement, paid time off, short and long-term disability, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program. For additional information about our benefits program, please send an email to
[email protected].
Other Information:
All new hires are strongly recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters. All new hires hired between September and April must present proof of receiving a current flu shot.
What we expect from you.
- That you adhere to our code of conduct, policies, procedures, and protocols.
- That you always demonstrate a high degree of professionalism.
- That you always support and model our customer service standards.
- That you value continuous learning and seek ongoing training and development.
Our commitment to diversity:
At PPGNHAIK, we’ve outlined our priorities and goals as we continue to cultivate and promote a diverse, equitable, & inclusive culture that champions dignity, care, and respect, and where employees feel welcomed and motivated to do their best. These priorities reflect our promise to support programs and initiatives that promote continuous learning and organizational development and discussions on DEI topics; recruit diverse qualified candidates of different backgrounds, lived experiences, and talents; provide internal developmental opportunities; and assess what more we can do to nurture a supportive and equitable work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
PPGNHAIK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity will be provided to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, protected veteran status, marital status, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.
