Principal Gift Officer

At Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc. (PPWI), we work to provide quality, affordable health care services, comprehensive education, and strong advocacy. We serve over 60,000 patients annually in 18 health centers statewide, making us the largest and most trusted reproductive health care provider in Wisconsin. Our goal is to help keep Wisconsin safe, healthy and strong!

This is an excellent opportunity for a Principal Gift Officer (40 hours/week) at our Milwaukee or Madison Administrative Offices.

As part of our comprehensive benefit package, we offer:

- Company contribution toward medical insurance deductible

- Generous Paid Time Off

- 12 Days of Holiday Pay

- Immediate 401(k) Vesting with up to 6% company contribution

- Paid Parental Leave

- Tuition Assistance

- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

The Principal Gift Officer is responsible for identification, research, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio of individual principal donors and prospects in the assigned region of the state.  This position will also support fundraising for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin.  

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

- Must be committed to excellent customer service and the vision and values of PPWI

- Track record/history of meeting aggressive fundraising goals and securing 6 and 7 figure gifts

- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging 

- Ability to work independently while supporting the goals and initiatives of a collaborative fundraising team

- Proven track record of building relationships and working effectively with donors from a variety of backgrounds, identities and experiences

- Ability to work closely and effectively with senior management and volunteers, including Board of Directors and Development Committee 

- Timely follow-up especially as it relates to donor interactions. 

- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills

- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and donor pitches 

- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and working knowledge of relational databases

- Experience with Plus Delta Donor Engagement Process or another moves management tool preferred

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline plus a minimum of five to seven years of major gift experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The position is predominantly sedentary requiring an ability to sit, bend, stand and walk.  May require occasional stooping, reaching, stair-climbing and repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard.  Rarely requires kneeling, pushing/pulling and repetitive motions of the feet. 

Physical demands of the position necessitate hearing, talking and handling.  May require lifting up to 30 pounds. Specific vision conditions include close vision reading. Requires the ability to operate a computer, telephone, fax, copy machine and adding machine or calculator. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:   

The position is a combination of working with donors and supporters in public or private settings and working within an office environment that involves frequent interruptions.  The office noise level is generally low to quiet.  The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations, however, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform said essential functions.  

Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary.  This position requires traveling statewide therefore transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in accordance with agency liability standards is required.  

Portfolio Management:  

Strategic Fundraising:  

Stewardship & Relationship Building:  

Community Engagement:  

PPWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.