Major Gifts Officer
Location
United States
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
$90K - $95K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
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Job Description
Major Gifts Officer
Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Statewide - OHPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Fund DevelopmentPlanned Parenthood of Greater Ohio is seeking a mission-minded Associate to join us as full time (37.5 per week) Major Gifts Officer. *Please note: Applicant must reside in the state of Ohio, preferably in the Central Ohio region. Position Summary The Major Gifts Officer leads the strategy and relationship management that drives leadership-level giving at $10,000 and above, building a strong and sustainable base of support within an assigned region. This role manages a portfolio of 50 to 100 major donors through all stages of the relationship, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and long-term stewardship. The Major Gifts Officer also provides strategic direction for community engagement efforts and leads the development of Affinity Groups that deepen relationships, foster connection, and expand organizational reach. Union Status: Union Eligible Cultural Awareness Associates are expected to demonstrate ethical and cultural awareness aligned with PPGOH’s In This Together ethos by: Treating all individuals with respect, empathy, and dignity Protecting confidentiality and sensitive information Valuing diverse cultures, identities, and lived experiences Seeking to understand the communities we serve and delivering inclusive, culturally responsive services Supporting equitable access to the highest attainable standard of health for all, regardless of background or identity Duties and Responsibilities Major Gifts Strategy & Portfolio Management Develops and implements a comprehensive Major Gifts program strategy in collaboration with the Development team Manages a dynamic portfolio of major donors through all stages of the donor lifecycle, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship Prepares compelling, donor-centered proposals and reports that align donor interests with organizational priorities Conducts in-person meetings, attends events, and provides meaningful outreach to maintain and deepen donor relationships Sets annual goals, builds actionable plans to achieve them, and tracks progress to increase giving and expand reach year over year Affinity Group Development & Community Engagement Designs and launches Affinity Groups in partnership with leadership that bring supporters together around shared interests and identities Shapes the vision, builds implementation plans, and guides Affinity Groups as they grow and evolve Serves as an organizational connector in the community, with particular focus on engaging supporters historically underrepresented in traditional philanthropy Collaboration & Cross-Functional Partnership Partners across the Development team to align major gifts efforts with midlevel giving, annual fund, campaigns, and planned giving Collaborates with other departments, including health services, to understand programs and develop strong cases for support Ensures donors experience a seamless and cohesive engagement at every touchpoint across the organization Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Required Qualifications Strong face-to-face solicitation skills with demonstrated ability to close leadership-level gifts Professional writing experience, including donor proposals and reports Ability to translate complex program information into persuasive, donor-centered cases for support Skilled at representing an organization and building trust with a wide range of stakeholders, including high-level decision-makers Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and constituent or CRM database management Ability and willingness to travel across the state as needed Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Knowledge of trends in charitable giving and ability to apply them in practice Genuine commitment to sexual and reproductive rights and broader social justice work Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle complex, fast-paced situations in a mission-driven environment Preferred Qualifications Experience raising six-figure gifts Experience with grant writing and reporting Demonstrated ability to manage donor portfolios and match donor interests with organizational priorities Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required Minimum of five years of professional development experience, including donor proposal preparation, report writing, and direct face-to-face solicitation Experience managing donor portfolios and raising six-figure gifts highly valued Work Schedule and Availability This role requires availability during core business hours of 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Eastern Time and requires occasional work during evenings and weekends based on operational needs, project timelines, or system implementations. Travel Requirements Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, community engagement activities, or project-related activities. The ability to travel within the service area is required. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work is primarily performed in a remote, home-office based environment and requires prolonged periods of sitting or standing, computer use, screen time, and attendance at in-person and/or virtual meetings, trainings, and events. The role requires regular and timely attendance at virtual and in-person meetings, trainings, and/or events, reliable internet access, maintenance of a private and secure workspace, and compliance with confidentiality and data-security requirements. Work involves frequent collaboration with colleagues through scheduled and unscheduled virtual meetings and communication tools. Occasional travel to organizational worksites and sites operated by third-parties will be required for meetings, training, or operational needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks to be performed when circumstances change.
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