The Development Team at Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI) is on the lookout for a Philanthropy Specialist! This position will serve the North Central Washington area in the Wenatchee and Okanogan County Communities.

The Philanthropy Specialist supports the mission of Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho (PPGWNI) by working closely with the Chief Development Officer and the Development Team to foster donor engagement in PPGWNI programs and services, collaboration with development and program staff to build personalized cases of support and grant proposals for major donors and philanthropic foundations, and supporting the implementation of fundraising campaigns, events and stewardship activities.

This is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) working Monday-Friday with the possibility of weekend and evening work. This position can be partially or fully remote, but we require that candidates be located in Central or Eastern Washington and within a short commute to Wenatchee or Okanogan communities.

Core Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Development and External Affairs colleagues, PPGWNI leadership staff and partners; meet or surpass annual fundraising goals.
• Be a full participant on the Development team in analyzing metrics and crafting strategies to secure philanthropic gifts to the affiliate.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events throughout PPGWNI’s service region.
• Research, cultivate, steward, and solicit current and new donors through actions that include virtual and in-person meetings, extending personal invitations to attend and sponsor PP events, delivering follow-up communications, sharing personalized expressions of gratitude, providing updates on PP programs and services, etc.
• With guidance and support from VP of External Affairs, manage an assigned portfolio of major and prospective donors, and current donors on the cusp of meeting the major gift threshold of $2,500.
• Engage donors and solicit gifts for capital projects in North Central WA including new health center locations in Wenatchee and Omak.
• Participate in the development of departmental budget preparation and work to achieve revenue and expense targets.
• Serve as a role model for our In This Together (ITT) workplace values and service standards.
• Must be able to work some evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to travel to health centers and other locations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Competence in MS Office programs including Word and Excel is required.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and successfully multitask and prioritize workload is essential.
• Must be able to speak publicly, prepare and give presentations, and successfully manage interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills, and show respect, tact and decorum in all interpersonal and technology driven communication.
• Must have valid driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle and provide proof of vehicle insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with fundraising, or donor engagement.

Travel

• Required up to 50% of the time to various PPGWNI health centers and events.
• Valid unencumbered driver's license, proof of insurance, and personal vehicle required.
• Travel will be reimbursed and time spent traveling is paid.

All full-time employees have access to perks that include:

• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• A full benefits package – including medical and dental – with the individual employee’s insurance premiums covered 100%.
• Short and Long Term Disability, Free Basic Life, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D).
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 5% employer match
• Additional compensation for staff who pass our internal Spanish competency test.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Working at PPGWNI is more than a job. It is an opportunity to help ensure that all Washingtonians have access to affordable, high-quality sexual and reproductive health care and evidence-based education programming so they can lead healthy lives and fulfill their dreams. We approach our work through a reproductive justice lens, seeking to break down the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing the health care and information they need and deserve. If this sounds like somewhere you’d fit in, please apply!

What it’s Like to Work at Planned Parenthood

We understand that excellent patient care starts with staff who feel respected, cared for, and engaged in their work. With that in mind, we constantly work to ensure that staff needs are met and that we are providing a supportive workplace where everyone feels like they belong.

Who We Are and What We Do

PPGWNI is a leading health care provider, educator, and advocate, serving nearly 32,000 adults and teens throughout Central and Eastern Washington and North Idaho annually. For over 50 years, our dedicated staff have been providing every person in our community access to the comprehensive health care services, education programs, and fearless advocacy they need to be healthy and plan their futures.