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Philanthropy Officer

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England • Full-time • Portland, Maine • 3w ago

POSITION TITLE: Philanthropy Officer

LOCATION: Portland, ME

HOURS: Full Time, Salaried (Exempt)

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by MSEA union in ME

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for securing major philanthropic investments in support of the mission and objectives of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. The Philanthropy Officer will play a critical role in generating support for capital and general operating needs for the organization and serve as the primary moves manager for a portfolio of 100-150 current and prospective major donors. The Philanthropy Officer will work collaboratively across all parts of the organization and develop relationships with board members and staff volunteer leadership activities and groups that aim to stimulate or increase major gift fundraising.

YOUR DAY- TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and manage relationships with current and prospective donors, identifying opportunities to secure significant philanthropic support aligned with the organization’s mission.
Lead donors through the full fundraising cycle—from prospecting and cultivation to solicitation, stewardship, and long-term engagement.
Partner with leadership, volunteers, and colleagues to develop donor strategies and coordinate fundraising efforts across organizational priorities.
Provide guidance and insights on donor and prospect strategy, helping strengthen fundraising efforts across the development team.
Track donor interactions and maintain accurate records in the donor database to support effective relationship management and reporting.
Analyze fundraising metrics, identify major-gift opportunities, and develop strategies to grow philanthropic revenue and donor engagement.
Uphold donor confidentiality, ethical fundraising standards, and organizational values while supporting both philanthropic and advocacy-related fundraising initiatives.

JOB PERKS:

Work with a group of dedicated professionals
No overnight hours
Collaborative Work Environment – PPNNE upholds high workplace values and patient service standards, fostering respect, engagement, and teamwork to create the best experience for employees and patients alike.
Gain experience with an experienced and successful Development Team
Travel Milage Reimbursement
Make a Difference! - Make a direct impact in your community by providing patients with access to high quality & essential health care services

COMPENSATION:

Pay Range - for this position is based on years of relevant work experience. Candidates with 2-6 years of experience can expect to earn between $80,000 - $87,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

Up to 3 weeks paid time off (increases with tenure) & up to 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
PPNNE Funded Health Reimbursement Account to cover portion of medical deductible costs
403b retirement account and 2% employer match eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and resources)
Employee referral bonuses
Employer Paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Bachelor’s Degree, 3 to 5 years successful experience in major or planned gift fundraising preferred and preferably in healthcare or a combination of comparable education and experience

Must be highly energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships and closing gifts in the six-figure range
Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional or diverse areas
Successful experience in making cold calls as well as developing cultivation and solicitation strategies
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of completing assignments
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and fundraising software programs (The Raiser’s Edge preferred)
Must be willing to travel

WHY JOIN PPNNE?

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) was founded on the belief that everyone has the fundamental right to make decisions about their bodies and reproductive futures free from harassment or fear. Working for Planned Parenthood is more than just a job. Joining Planned Parenthood means becoming part of a mission-driven movement, where your work will help make sexual and reproductive health care more accessible to all.

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter and resume by visiting our website athttps://jobs.lever.co/ppnne.

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England welcomes diversity & is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.