Philanthropy Officer (AK)_Fundraising

Planned Parenthood•Anchorage, AK

22d•$60,000 - $65,000

About The 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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or above preferred.
CFRE or equivalent credentials a plus.

Responsibilities

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.