The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for inspiring, broadening and deepening the support of individual donors to Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL). This role executes the strategy and management of an assigned portfolio with the responsibility of maximizing unrestricted and restricted major gift funds raised annually and for longer-term efforts.
Requirements
- Establish long-term goals and annual objectives for a major gift and planned giving portfolio of individuals in collaboration with the Director of Major and Individual Giving.
- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward the assigned portfolio of individual prospects for major and planned gifts.
- Maintain timely and accurate records on individual donors and potential donors to support ongoing activity and future fund raisingâincluding plans, tracking, and reporting.
- Support the President/CEO, Chief Development Officer, and other senior staff members in fundraising activities, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
- Collaborate with Planned Parenthood Federation of America and other Planned Parenthood affiliates as needed.
- Establish a strong âfeeder programâ for the Major Gifts portfolio by identifying, qualifying, and cultivating individuals with interest and capacity, and developing and implementing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for midlevel program donors who have the capacity to transition to the major gifts program.
- Work with fundraising volunteers to increase their involvement and success in the solicitation process.
- Sustain, expand, and coordinate the role of the Board of Directors in development activities.
- Implement strategies that will increase the number and size of planned gifts on an annual basis and over the long term.
- Collaborate with PPIL and PPFA staff members on planning and implementing strategic stewardship activities, including donor events and communications.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to PPIL protocols, policies, and procedures, and PPIL core values of access, activism, care, confidentiality, diversity, excellence, integrity, respect, self-determination, and stewardship.
Benefits
- Company subsidized premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401k with employer matching
- 100% company-paid Life Insurance
- 100% company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development awards and opportunities
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Medical Services at PPIL
- Pet Insurance
